Tag Archive: climate action
Montgomery County Launches Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proud to announce the launch of its Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program. The program aims to reduce noise and pollution from
World Water Day – March 22
The Importance of Freshwater! Did you Know: The amount of freshwater needed to survive varies according to health, activity level, and climate. Harvard Medical School states that most people need
MCPS Adds Four New Green Schools!
Blog posted provided by: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Cabin John Middle School, and Albert Einstein and James Hubert Blake high schools have been named
Students Win Electric Vehicle Wrap Design Contest
Blog provided by: Montgomery County Public Schools. Two students from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School have won the 2024 MCPS Electric Vehicle Wrap Design Contest. The contest increased
Celebrate Earth Month 2024!
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is celebrating Earth Month with many activities and events! Throughout April, you are invited to participate in activities to promote sustainability, conservation,
Being Part of the Solution
This blog post is from the Food Justice DMV Facebook post February 7, 2024. Read the original post here. Images and content from Food Justice DMV. How do plastic bags cause
Montgomery County GreenFest!
The Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public, non-profit, and university partners. Leap into action this
Spring Forward Safely
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2024. In addition to moving clocks one hour forward, this time of year is a great time to follow safety tips. Check or
Non-profits & Businesses Apply Now for State Funding
Non-profits & Businesses Apply Now for State Funding: Renewable Energy, Climate Action & More! The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has numerous funding opportunities available NOW for non-profits and businesses to:
Meet the ’23-’24 Climate Fellows and Summer Interns!
Every year, Montgomery County’s Climate Team hosts climate fellows and interns to support the work various departments do across the county. This year, the fellowship program has changed slightly and
Resident and Community Food Gardening Grant Program Now Open
The Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience and the Office of Grants Management are soliciting grant applications for the FY23 Resident and Community Food Gardening Grant Program for qualified
ArtemisWalk: Walk Into the Future of Sustainable Energy
This blog was written by Teju Vijay, volunteer coach with a FIRST LEGO league robotics team. Teju is a High School student in Montgomery County. A team of elementary andComprehensive Flood Management Plan Virtual Community Forum
Montgomery County is hosting this virtual community forum to provide information about the Comprehensive Flood Management Plan, updates on the project, and general information about flooding in the County. ParticipantsComprehensive Flood Management Plan Virtual Community Forum
Montgomery County is hosting this virtual community forum to provide information about the Comprehensive Flood Management Plan, updates on the project, and general information about flooding in the County. Participants
Food Waste 101: A Roadmap to Achieving 50% Reduction by 2030
DMV Food Recovery Week Virtual Event – Ever wonder who generates the most food waste, why food waste is a problem for climate, and what are the most effective ways
Redesigning Our Communities for Life After Fossil Fuels
It’s time to scale way back, redesign how we’re living and roll up our sleeves to restore our ecosystems, soil, biodiversity, and connections with our neighbors. As we learn and
¡FIESTA DE INICIO DE LA SEMANA LATINA DE LA CONSERVACIÓN!/Latino Conservation Week Kick-Off Fiesta!
¡Ven a celebrar el inicio de la Semana Latina de la Conservación! Tendremos camiones de comida locales, Zumba de 6 pm a 7 pm, organizaciones locales compartiendo recursos, actividades para
Meet Montgomery County’s New Climate Engagement Manager
Hello Montgomery County, I’m Laura Sivels (she/her/ella), and thank you for welcoming me to the Department of Environmental Protection! As the Climate Engagement Program Manager, I will be looking to
“Lead The EV Charge” – The First Electric Vehicle Purchasing Cooperative is HERE!
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a challenge to County residents and businesses today to “Lead the EV Charge” by pledging to buy electric vehicles as the County launched the
Naturally Latinos Conference
Join us to talk with Latinx colleagues, activists, and experts. We’ll tackle climate change, environmental justice, immigration, indigeneity, outreach, journalism, career development, advocacy, and more. You’ll enjoy workshops, networking sessions,
Civic Responsibility and Community Engagement for Collective Good: Climate Change Resilience, Sustainable Environment and Commonwealth
Introduction and Program Overview As the decade unfolds, citizens, local communities, states, industry and the commonwealth of the American nation face growing threats from unsustainable environmental pollution, global warming and
One Montgomery Green Annual Gala
One Montgomery Green Annual Gala: Buy tickets now to pre-order meals and adult beverages from local restaurants and beverage makers, pick them up at Brookside Gardens on June 24, 2021,
Ask An EV Owner
On the 1st Wednesday of the every month join the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC) for our on-line Ask An EV Owner event. Are you shopping for
Ask An EV Owner
On the 1st Wednesday of the every month join the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC) for our on-line Ask An EV Owner event. Are you shopping for
Draft Climate Action Plan Presentation
Draft Climate Action Plan Presentation hosted by Sustainable Barnesville and the Montgomery Countryside Alliance Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88989776793?pwd=NkxXMmhDUmF5QTE4OExRazlXZWJ2Zz09 Meeting ID: 889 8977 6793 Passcode: 389033
Climate Youth Town Hall
The Climate Youth Town Hall, hosted by the County Executive, Montgomery College, and Montgomery County Public Schools, is an opportunity for students to connect with each other on climate action
Town of Chevy Chase Green Town Series: Montgomery County Climate Action Plan
In the first webinar of the Town of Chevy Chase’s Climate & Environment Committee’s Green Town Series, members of the County’s climate planning team will give an overview of Montgomery
Social Justice and Climate with the Montgomery County Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions
MC-FACS hosts Adriana Hochberg for a discussion of the social justice aspects of the Montgomery County’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) At its January monthly meeting, the Montgomery County Faith Alliance
Poolesville Green Living Series: Montgomery County Climate Action Plan
In mid 2019, Montgomery County launched a planning process to develop prioritized actions and strategies to meet the County’s GHG emissions reduction goals. The County intends to finalize the Climate
All About Montgomery County’s New Climate Action Plan
At this event hosted by the Town of Washington Grove, the County’s climate planning staff will provide an overview of the Draft Climate Action Plan. Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85458324724?pwd=Zjk2bzAzRUtYNUZLVWprTUUrVnhtQT09 Meeting ID:
Climate Action with Takoma Park and Montgomery County
What does the Montgomery County Climate Action Plan mean for Takoma Park? What is the role of municipalities in the plan? Join a discussion with Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart,
ONE MONTGOMERY GREEN, INC (OMG) Virtual Holiday Party 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s annual holiday party will take place virtually on December 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM. Adriana Hochberg, Climate Change Coordinator and Assistant Administrative Office
Roundtable on the Draft Climate Action Plan with County Executive Elrich
At a virtual roundtable on December 15, County Executive Elrich will discuss the Draft Climate Action Plan with members of the community. The roundtable will include volunteer members of the
Montgomery County to Use Climate Lens for Future Budgeting Decisions
by Julia McMurry, Climate Intern A community-based workgroup released its final recommendations in October 2020 in a publicly-available report detailing how to integrate climate considerations into County budgets. The Climate Change Budgeting
County’s Climate Workgroups host first meeting
This article was written by Elle Myers and originally published in The Montgomery County Sentinel on August 8, 2019. Montgomery County’s Climate Planning Process Workgroups, which are tasked with coming
