Water Stories

Maintenance and Inspection of Stormwater Best Management Practices

A dry pond sand filter, a type of stormwater BMP. Did you know there are more than 17,000 Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Montgomery

Artistic Messages of Consciousness, Community, and Clean Water

Artist and Wheaton resident, Liz Murphy If you look closely, you will find many beautifully painted storm drains across Montgomery County with messages highlighting the

Stormwater Best Management Practices

August is water quality awareness month. At the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the Watershed Restoration Division’ entire focus is water protection year-round!

Explore County’s water quality restoration work through interactive map and learn ways to save money!

Green Street project on Dennis Avenue, Silver Spring, MD This past June, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) developed an interactive web map

Streams of Consciousness: Knowing Where Our Stormwater Goes

Many storm drains in Montgomery County lead straight to streams, which then feed into larger streams and rivers and eventually lead to the Chesapeake Bay.

Clean Water Art Contest Winners!

Every year we host an art contest to help us with educating Montgomery County residents on the importance of protecting our communities and local waters

Sustainable Plumbing Options for Your Garden

Since we are living in the age of scarce natural resources and climate change, we must make an effort to recycle, repurpose, reuse, and conserve

Plan Now for Garden Success

With the holidays behind and the slower pace of winter taken hold, this is a great time to reflect on your garden goals for the

Watershed Restoration Division - 2019 Highlights!

The mission of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's

Greener Acres: Non-Profits Sustaining Sustainability - Rock Creek Conservancy

This regular feature introduces Montgomery County non-profit organizations that are making a difference with their work in sustainability spaces across a variety of industry sectors.
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