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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,
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A High School Student Compelled to Take Action on Climate
Through the P.O.W.E.R. Program (Peer Outreach with Energy Resources), a partnership of Audubon Naturalist Society and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Montgomery County
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A DEP volunteer shares their experience!
Summer break is approaching briskly, bringing with it three months of freedom and revelry. Many kids are yearning for splendid vacations. A few, however, are
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Bringing Happy, Healthy Homes to Residents in Properties Developed by MHP
This summer, Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) is collaborating with Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on a project called “Happy, Healthy Homes.” In partnership
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Pike & Rose: A Sustainable Neighborhood in North Bethesda
Long gone is the Toys R Us with its sprawling parking lot and scattered shopping carts. In its place is a modern-day paradise, complete with
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Meet Charlotte Aitken, DEP Team Energy’s Summer Intern
Sparking an Interest I have always been a problem solver. In elementary school, I mediated arguments between my classmates; middle school taught me to problem-solve
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Common utility billing questions for new solar homeowners
This article was originally published in December 2016 by Ben Delman with Solar United Neighbors -- which is still relevant today, especially if you’re participating in Montgomery
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2019 Storm Drain Art Contest Winners Announced!
2019 Storm Drain Art contest winners Artist: Meera Barochia; Entry Title: Save the Bay; Category: Environment and Youth (for ages 16 and under only) Artist:
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Walking the Talk: An Interview with DEP’s Green Team Member, Barbara Fonseca
Environmental stewardship is central to Montgomery County's Department of Environmental Protection's mission. Recognizing that our individual actions have a large collective impact, we each pledge
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