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Montgomery County Buildings: Greening by Example
Montgomery County is the first county in the nation to implement a new energy benchmarking program. And it’s just one of the ways we’re on the leading edge of creating more sustainable facilities.
Congregations get green for greening their grounds
Several local and national nonprofits are teaming up in Montgomery County to help congregations foster native plant and animal life, prevent runoff and get rebates for their work.
Stormwater 101: Pond Dam Safety
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for the inspection of all stormwater maintenance facilities in the County to ensure they are properly maintained and repaired as necessary. This includes stormwater ponds/lakes and their associated dams. Maintaining the ponds and dams in safe condition is the responsibility of every dam owner. Follow
Celebrating the restoration of Donnybrook Stream
Stream restoration is a set of techniques or methods the County uses to protect properties and public infrastructure by reducing stream bank erosion, minimizing the down-cutting of stream beds, and restoring aquatic ecosystems (natural stream systems). Restoration techniques typically use natural materials such as rocks, logs, and native plants to help slow down stormwater flow
Waste not? Not quite – Attempting a day without waste
The U.S. is known for producing blockbuster films, fast food and a really insane amount of trash. We make up less than 5% of the world’s population yet generate 15-20% of its waste. Bottom line? The average U.S. citizen produces 2,076 pounds of trash per year. Whether you blame it on our affinity for consumption,
Benchmarked: A case study from Montgomery College
Benchmarked, a new energy blog series, examines local businesses who have used EPA’s Portfolio Manager to track energy use. Company/Property Name: Montgomery College (MC): Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus (Est. 1950), Rockville Campus (Est. 1965), Germantown Campus (Est. 1978) Name and Title: Crissie Manfre, Utility Analyst How many buildings do you manage? The College manages 49 buildings totaling 2.5
Laytonsville home shines light on energy savings
Changing out lights may not be the flashiest choice for the green-minded homeowner, but the energy savings—not to mention the rebate opportunities—can be very glamorous indeed. And reimbursement from Pepco could not be any easier.
Celebrate geocaching’s 15th anniversary with DEP’s Caching the Rain Geotrail!
Need an outdoor activity to enjoy this wonderful spring weather? Look no further than DEP’s own stormwater geotrail! This weekend marks the 15th anniversary of when geocaching began, so what better time to celebrate? Learn what residents are saying about this fun and educational program.
