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Reducing Stormwater Runoff and the Use of Deicing Chemicals
Pervious Pavement: What is it? Pervious pavement is a system for reducing stormwater runoff, ensuring less pollutants enter our waterways, as well as reducing the
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Stormwater Ponds In Montgomery County
What are They and Why are They There? You may have wondered what all these ponds are throughout Montgomery County. In most cases they are
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Arbor Day
Arbor Day in Maryland! April 7, 2021 Did you know that every state in the nation observes Arbor Day? The date in each state is
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Middle School Student Started a Plogging Group
My name is Joaquin Contreras Rushing, I go to Silver Spring International Middle School. When I was biking on Sligo Creek, I saw signs for
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Plogging Along with The Green Elf of Takoma Park
Perhaps you’ve seen signs along near the trail and parkway intersections about plogging. Have you ever wondered what it is or how to actually do
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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
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The Power of Scooping Poop
Have you ever heard of the Poop Fairy? No? Probably because there is no such thing. Pet owners across Montgomery County are responsible for picking
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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
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No One Wants Trashy Water: Pollution Prevention
What is the Problem? Litter in our communities is detrimental local wildlife as it pollutes streams. Litter can be any piece of trash that is
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