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From Your Backyard to the Bay
From Your Backyard to the Bay Everything we do on land impacts our water, and ultimately, the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. This year, we invite you
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All About Stream Restoration – Watch the Video!
Stream Restoration: A Key to Cleaner Water and a Healthier Environment At the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), we’re excited to share our new video,
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Easter Bunny treating your rain garden like a picnic lunch? Try these less tempting native plants!
Worried about the Easter Bunny treating your rain garden like a picnic lunch? No worries! Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection has you covered. Try
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Don’t Let These 3 Plants Creep Up on You!
Invasive Species Awareness Week: Don’t Let These 3 Plants Creep Up on You! National Invasive Species Awareness Week is February 24-28! This is a time
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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
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Climate Smart Campaign: Big Change Starts Small
Montgomery County is taking bold steps to fight climate change with the launch of its new Climate Smart Campaign. This innovative initiative is designed to
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DEP’s Illegal Dumping Investigations Leads to Conviction, Jail Sentence and Fines
We’re proud to highlight the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Environmental Compliance team's exceptional work in investigating and helping secure the convictions of
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Winter Salt Awareness Week Open House
On Friday, January 31, the Izaak Walton League of America along with the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin and Montgomery County Department of
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Let’s Get Growing! – Native Plant Seeds
Let’s Get Growing! Native Plant Seeds New Year, new garden plans? If you’re looking to expand on a RainScapes garden this year or simply want
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