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Start saving money today with a quick home energy checkup
Home and apartment owners can take advantage of energy efficiency standards, policies and programs to maximize their cost savings.
Green street rain gardens are ready for Spring!
Have you seen one of DEP’s new green street rain gardens? In 2012, DEP installed 46 rain gardens along roadways and parking lots at Forest Estates, White Oak, Dennis Avenue, Arcola Avenue, Aspen Hill Library, and Kensington Library. These rain gardens and other vegetated improvements were installed to reduce and filter rainfall and pollutants that
Litter prevention video contest
The Alice Ferguson Foundation is inviting residents of the Potomac Watershed to show off their creative side, and in the process, encourage others not to litter.
High school students can apply for natural resources career camp
Are you a high school student interested in studying natural resources? If not, do you know a student who is? Then don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a week-long camp in Garrett County, MD, to explore careers and college programs in natural resources.
Earth Month in Montgomery County
Monday, April 22nd, people all across the world will come together to commemorate the 43rd annual Earth Day. April 22nd is a day for reflecting on the achievements made to restore and protect our environment as well as raise awareness to future challenges. Earth Day has become so big that not all the events can
Rockville and Gaithersburg go green
The cities of Rockville and Gaithersburg are hosting special green events in the month of April in honor of Earth Month.
Building a community of home energy savers
The Montgomery County Chapter of Sierra Club leads an energy efficiency education information session for homeowners titled, “Top Ten Energy Savings Tips”. The session helps homeowners plan energy conservation projects.
H2O Summit in Photos
The H2O Summit was held Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Gaithersburg, MD. It was a huge success with participants from community environmental groups, government agencies, families and schools. We hope to see you at next year’s event!
Riverkeepers: Watershed projects for families
My sons have fond memories of splashing and exploring in nearby Sligo Creek during their early childhood. Excitement for our creek picnics grew as we set out through the neighborhood and found the big rock and “sandy beach” in the middle of a wide expanse of creek. The kids skimmed rocks and made up games
Tax credits available for energy efficiency improvements
If you have made energy efficient upgrades to your home, you could be eligible for some tax relief. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 retroactively renewed the federal energy efficiency tax credit for homeowners who made qualifying improvements in 2012 or 2013. The credit can mean up to $500 of cash in your pocket.
You’re invited to the H2O Summit
The H2O Summit is a day for the whole family to learn about water, volunteerism and environmental protection. This free event is open to everyone. You do not need to be an expert on water issues – only have an interest in learning about clean water.
Get to know your community green
Help improve the quality of life in your neighborhood by signing up to be a volunteer at your local community green.
