Daily Choices Stories
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Climate Change at the Local Level: Protecting Our Watershed
When we think of climate change we often think of melting ice caps, rising sea-levels, extreme weather, and warmer global temperatures. These are the harsh
Water Daily Choices
RainScapes Rewards Program Pausing for a Few Months
We want to thank all that have expressed interest in our RainScapes Rewards program this year. We have received a record number of rebate applications,
Uncategorized Daily Choices
Steps to a deeper shade of green
Ann and Murphy Several years ago, one of my friends told me I was the “greenest person she knew!” Although surprised, my “normal” is apparently
Water Daily Choices
Becoming a Beekeeper
How did I get started? I got interested in beekeeping out of a desire to make a small benefit to our yard and neighborhood. My
Water Daily Choices
Streams of Consciousness: Knowing Where Our Stormwater Goes
Many storm drains in Montgomery County lead straight to streams, which then feed into larger streams and rivers and eventually lead to the Chesapeake Bay.
Water Lawn & Garden Daily Choices
An interview with experts: Are backyard mosquito sprays safe and effective?
We get a lot of questions and concerns about backyard mosquito sprays. We interviewed two experts to learn more about the risks. Each year, more
Waste Reduction Daily Choices
You Can Help Prevent Trash Fires
Materials improperly placed into the trash can be significant fire hazards, capable of starting fires when: mixed in loads of waste in refuse collection trucks,
Water Waste Reduction Daily Choices
Plastic Free July
Choose to Refuse Single-Use Plastics The human population is producing and discarding plastic items at an alarming rate. Microplastics, those tiny pieces of plastic such
Water Daily Choices
Clean Water Art Contest Winners!
Every year we host an art contest to help us with educating Montgomery County residents on the importance of protecting our communities and local waters
Lawn & Garden Daily Choices
