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For Radon Action Month, Test Your Home for Radon
Updated: January 2023 During the month of January, Montgomery County joins a nationwide effort to educate homeowners and renters on the dangers of radon gas and the importance of testing
💡Light Bulb Exchange
Throughout the year, we will be partnering with community organizations to provide residents with LED lightbulbs. DEP staff host light bulb swaps at libraries and at Summer community events. During
Naturally Latinos Conference
Join us to talk with Latinx colleagues, activists, and experts. We’ll tackle climate change, environmental justice, immigration, indigeneity, outreach, journalism, career development, advocacy, and more. You’ll enjoy workshops, networking sessions,
New Public Space Recycling Stations Arrive in Wheaton!
If you have visited Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) office or downtown Wheaton lately, you likely have seen the latest additions to the neighborhood—new blue recycling stations! These
Gift Greener Event
Still have some holiday shopping to do? Pick up a reusable shopping bag at one of our events. Montgomery Energy Connection is asking people to Gift Outside the Box this
Gift Greener Event
Still have some holiday shopping to do? Pick up a reusable shopping bag at one of our events on 12/17 and 12/18, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Montgomery Energy Connection
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Pool. Join us on Monday, August 9th at the Sergeant Hector I. Ayala
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemons & LEDs” to your Senior Center. Join us on Saturday, July 31st at the Schweinhaut Senior Center
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemons & LEDs” to your Library. Join us on Tuesday, July 27th at the Noyes Library for Young
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemon & LEDs” to your Senior Center. Join us on Wednesday, July 7th at the Damascus Senior Center
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemons & LEDs” to your Library. Join us on Thursday, July 8th at the Damascus Library to swap
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Farmers’ Market. Join us on Thursday, July 1st at the Potomac Village Farmers’
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Farmers’ Market. Join us on Sunday, June 27th at the Tacoma Park Farmers’
2020 didn’t slow down the Watershed Restoration team
Its that time of year that our office has come to love. Time to submit our annual report to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) for the County’s Municipal Separate
Signs of Spring: Fish!
Signs of spring are beginning to appear but, what makes it springtime? Who you ask will determine the answer you receive. If they are like most of my friends, it
FeBREWary 2021!
Guess what’s brewing? For the entire month of FeBREWary, we will be visiting local OUTDOOR breweries to bring you socially distant ways to swap out old, inefficient bulbs. Why? Because
FeBREWary 2021!
Guess what’s brewing? For the entire month of FeBREWary, we will be visiting local OUTDOOR breweries to bring you socially distant ways to swap out old, inefficient bulbs. Why? Because
Road Salt is a Problem
Salt is useful because it is inexpensive and somewhat effective in breaking down ice and snow on our roads. Following a storm, major roads need to be safe and passable.
RainScapes Rewards Program Pausing for a Few Months
We want to thank all that have expressed interest in our RainScapes Rewards program this year. We have received a record number of rebate applications, and at this time need
All Things Zoom
Curious why Zoom has become everyone’s go-to video conferencing software? This lecture will go over how to use Zoom to chat with friends & family, and take virtual classes with
Start Up!
Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? This lecture gives an overview of some important digital tools to help you get your online business up and running. Learn about e-commerce
15 in Fifteen Energy and Recycling Trivia Game
In celebration of Energy Awareness Month, October 2020, Montgomery Energy Connection will be hosting several 15 in Fifteen Trivia Games in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.
Fit Kit and LED Pop Up
“This fall, the County’s Residential Energy Program has partnered with local Senior Centers to celebrate “Active Aging Week”. This is a collaborative effort with MCDEP and the county senior centers
Fit Kit and LED Pop Up
“This fall, the County’s Residential Energy Program has partnered with local Senior Centers to celebrate “Active Aging Week”. This is a collaborative effort with MCDEP and the county senior centers
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 up their pet’s waste when
Maintenance and Inspection of Stormwater Best Management Practices
Did you know there are more than 17,000 Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Montgomery County? These stormwater BMPs protect rivers, streams and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay! Stormwater BMPs are
Artistic Messages of Consciousness, Community, and Clean Water
If you look closely, you will find many beautifully painted storm drains across Montgomery County with messages highlighting the importance of clean water and protecting the Chesapeake Bay. These designs
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! The Watershed Restoration Division is
Explore County’s water quality restoration work through interactive map and learn ways to save money!
This past June, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) developed an interactive web map with dynamic infographics. The interactive map displays the County’s restoration efforts that have taken
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. We pass these storm drains
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 – our rivers and streams.
Montgomery County celebrates the Nation’s largest estuary with Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week (June 6th-14th)
From upstate New York to southern Virginia, and West Virginia’s panhandle to eastern Delaware, June 6th-14th is a time for us to celebrate the culture, history and naturalCANCELED: Gaithersburg Community Green Up Day
Spring cleaning takes on a new meaning during this year’s Community Green Up Day. Join hundreds of volunteers as they make a difference throughout the community by cleaning up andWestern Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
The Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board is meeting in your community on Monday, January 27, 2020, 7:00 – 8:30pm, at Tilden Middle School. The Citizens Advisory Board advises 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 air, water and land in
Buying green electricity for your home
An important way to combat climate change is to switch our electricity supply to “green” electricity (generated from wind- and solar-powered sources, both of which do not emit carbon dioxide).
Smells like success! We installed our 100th pet waste station
The County’s Pet Waste Management Program is happy to announce that 100 pet waste stations have been installed at Homeowner Associations throughout the County. The program, started in 2013 by
Buying green electricity for your home
An important way to combat global warming is to switch our electricity supply to “green” electricity (generated from wind- and solar-powered sources, both of which do not emit carbon dioxide).
MCDOT sponsors free PARK(ing) Day celebration
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is encouraging artists, planners, businesses, organizations, groups, and individuals to participate in International PARK(ing) Day on September 21 by temporarily transforming a metered
Join DEP at the 2018 County Fair!
We love the County Fair! From the animals to the rides and carnival games, it’s one of our favorite times of year. (And don’t get us started on the food.)
GreenFest 2018 Recap: Inspiration in an urban park
Jesup Blair Local Park in the heart of Silver Spring was the place to be on May 5 for nearly 1000 festival-goers of all ages looking to enjoy eco-friendly exhibits,
Environmental Protection Open House this Sunday!
Board Members and Property Managers of Homeowners and Condo Associations, Co-ops and Multifamily Housing are Invited The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), along with the Department of
Registration is now open for GreenFest exhibitors and vendors
The 4th Annual Greenfest, Montgomery County’s largest environmental festival, will take place on Saturday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jesup Blair Local Park in Silver Spring.
Anacostia Watershed Society President is honored as a Washingtonian of the Year
Jim Foster, President of the Anacostia Watershed Society, was recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as a 2017 Washingtonian of the Year. Each year, the Magazine highlights people who are making our
Show your creativity! Enter the 2018 Storm Drain Art Contest
Are you artistic? Do you want to help educate about issues affecting our local streams in Montgomery County? County residents are invited to submit entries into the 2018 Storm Drain
Investing in our community: A look at the first year of watershed grants
In 2016, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, awarded $350,000 in grants to community groups and nonprofit organizations working to improve our
My Green Montgomery’s top 5 stories of 2017
We dove into the performance data of the My Green Montgomery website and found our top 5 most read stories of 2017. What was your favorite MGM story of 2017?
Sign up for the 2018 FrogWatch workshop
Did you know that 14 types of frogs and toads call Montgomery County home? Our local frogs and toads are helpful indicators of the health of our waters (along with
