Tag Archive: environment
Pull for the Planet
Join the City of Rockville for our Pull for the Planet volunteer events to help remove non-native invasive garlic mustard in Rockville parks. Student Service Learning hours are available. Registration
Montgomery County Launches Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proud to announce the launch of its Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program. The program aims to reduce noise and pollution from
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 states that most people need
Join Us for Landscaping with Batteries Workshop and Field Day
Montgomery County is making waves in sustainable landscaping with the upcoming Landscaping with Batteries Field Day! Hosted by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), this free event will take place
Tips for an Eco-Friendly Party!
Hosting a Super Bowl Party? This is your opportunity to celebrate in an eco-friendly way, enjoy the company, and cheer on your team. Show your friends your spirit and dedication
Invasive Aquatic Alert!–Two Horned Trapa
Two Horned Trapa–Please help us Monitor and Report! If you are around any ponds in Montgomery County, or anywhere else in Maryland, Virginia, or elsewhere, please report two-horned Trapa! Please
MCPS Adds Four New Green Schools!
Blog posted provided by: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Cabin John Middle School, and Albert Einstein and James Hubert Blake high schools have been named
Students Win Electric Vehicle Wrap Design Contest
Blog provided by: Montgomery County Public Schools. Two students from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School have won the 2024 MCPS Electric Vehicle Wrap Design Contest. The contest increased
Celebrate Earth Month 2024!
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is celebrating Earth Month with many activities and events! Throughout April, you are invited to participate in activities to promote sustainability, conservation,
Department of Environmental Protection – New Website!
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Announces New Mobile and User-Friendly Website to Kick Off Earth Month Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is celebrating the first day of
Rockville Science Day
Each year, visitors of all ages enjoy exploring a wide range of science topics including robotics, astronomy, medicine, chemistry and so much more!
Join the Solid Waste Advisory Committee!
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection’s Recycling and Resource Management Division is looking for volunteers of diverse backgrounds, professions, genders, geography, disabilities, ethnicities, and ages to serve on the
Being Part of the Solution
This blog post is from the Food Justice DMV Facebook post February 7, 2024. Read the original post here. Images and content from Food Justice DMV. How do plastic bags cause
Spring Forward Safely
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2024. In addition to moving clocks one hour forward, this time of year is a great time to follow safety tips. Check or
Non-profits & Businesses Apply Now for State Funding
Non-profits & Businesses Apply Now for State Funding: Renewable Energy, Climate Action & More! The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has numerous funding opportunities available NOW for non-profits and businesses to:
You’re Invited! Easy Solar for Condos and HOAs – A Market Series Event by Montgomery County Green Bank
We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there! Join us for a Market Series Event: Easy Solar for Condos and HOA Residents, March 20, 2024, 4:00-6:00
How to Safely Apply Salt in the Winter
We are all familiar with the crunch of salt underfoot after a snowstorm in Montgomery County. But where does this salt go after the snow and ice has melted? What
Clean Water Montgomery Project Tour: Taking Action and Ownership of Our Streams
Taking Action and Ownership of Our Streams Last week, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Chesapeake Bay Trust (the Trust), county delegates from District 15 and 16, and
Made in the Shade: Trees Help Beat the Summer Heat
Did you know that in the shade of a tree… The air beneath that tree can be 25°F cooler than the air above a nearby parking lot Surfaces, like
Welcome New Director of the Department of Environmental Protection Jon Monger
Welcome to the new Director of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Jon Monger. Jon has dedicated his career to addressing environmental issues, including serving as Counsel to a presidential
Bethesda Green is conducting their fourth Summer Speaker Series
Bethesda Green is conducting their fourth Summer Speaker Series, where they bring together founders, industry experts, and policymakers for a series of conversations on sustainability that will inspire and
We Need Your Input
We seek your input on new services being considered by the County government. Your opinion matters to us, and we want to ensure that the decisions we make align closely
Celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week June 3-11
Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week takes place this year from June 3 to 11 and is a time to celebrate the cultures, history and natural beauty of the nation’s largest estuary.
Urban Farming, Sustainability and the Environment
Join us for a conversation with Karen Washington, urban community gardener and food justice advocate and Jarabi S. Walker, Bowie State University’s first ever Sustainability & Energy Coordinator around the
Wheaton High School’s Society of Women Engineers
Winners of the the Future Mobility Challenge The electric car team from Wheaton HS, sponsored by Wheaton High School’s Society of Women Engineers, won the Future Mobility Challenge, an international Electric Vehicle
Resident and Community Food Gardening Grant Program Now Open
The Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience and the Office of Grants Management are soliciting grant applications for the FY23 Resident and Community Food Gardening Grant Program for qualified
ArtemisWalk: Walk Into the Future of Sustainable Energy
This blog was written by Teju Vijay, volunteer coach with a FIRST LEGO league robotics team. Teju is a High School student in Montgomery County. A team of elementary andTaking Nature Black
The 5th Taking Nature Black Conference is being held Wednesday, March 8-Saturday, March 11, 2023. Tickets are now Available! Themed “Belonging: Engaged and Empowered,” this year’s event takes place during
Green Advocacy 101 – Student Workshop
Maryland’s 2023 legislative session is underway, and we want to ensure that students are prepared to make their voices heard on the environmental and sustainability issues that matter to them!
Melting Glaciers, Rising Seas
Did you know that if the Thwaites glacier in Antarctica melts entirely, the world could experience a 10-foot rise in sea levels? Join us for a program with geosciences professorNature Heals: The Mental Health Benefits of the Outdoors
Nature has been shown to help people destress and improve their mental health, and in the Chesapeake Bay region, there are tons of ways to get outdoors. Join the Chesapeake
Meet the 2022 Summer Climate Interns!
The County’s Climate Team is happy to welcome Najila, Lulu, Kristina, Feh, Daniel, Rachel, and Lumina as interns and fellows for the summer! Each of these passionate individuals will collaborateRecycling Empty HDPE #2 Containers (Pesticide & Fertilizer and some Paint Containers)
M-NCPPC has partnered with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) for the collection and recycling of empty high-density polyethylene (HDPE #2) plastic containers that once held pesticide, fertilizer, or someRecycling Empty HDPE #2 Containers (Pesticide & Fertilizer and some Paint Containers)
M-NCPPC has partnered with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) for the collection and recycling of empty high-density polyethylene (HDPE #2) plastic containers that once held pesticide, fertilizer, or someRecycling Empty HDPE #2 Containers (Pesticide & Fertilizer and some Paint Containers)
M-NCPPC has partnered with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) for the collection and recycling of empty high-density polyethylene (HDPE #2) plastic containers that once held pesticide, fertilizer, or someRecycling Empty HDPE #2 Containers (Pesticide & Fertilizer and some Paint Containers)
M-NCPPC has partnered with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) for the collection and recycling of empty high-density polyethylene (HDPE #2) plastic containers that once held pesticide, fertilizer, or some
SAPPlings Student Forum – Making More Sustainable Clothing Choices
SAPPlings monthly student forums are for high school students who live in Montgomery County, and we cover news and events and internship opportunities related to the environment and sustainability. Our
SAPPlings Student Forum – Making More Sustainable Clothing Choices
SAPPlings monthly student forums are for high school students who live in Montgomery County, and we cover news and events and internship opportunities related to the environment and sustainability. Our
The Role of Forests in Climate Change: How Trees Can Tell Us if We’re Winning or Losing the Battle
Join SAPPlings for a discussion on the importance of forests as a tool to mitigate the impacts of climate change, how we’re reforesting in Montgomery County and how you can
MoCo Environmental Task Force
Across the county, students are becoming increasingly more involved in helping make Montgomery County become a more sustainable and environmentally conscious place to live. One such student organization, the MCR
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,
Sustainability in Schools (Part 2)
Join SAPPlings for its next high school student forum and dive into a review of MCPS’s new draft Sustainability Policy. Learn how to comment on the policy and what you
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
The Big Picture – Major Challenges to the Earth’s Health and What We Can Do About Them
The environmental issues currently affecting Earth’s health can feel overwhelming, but there are actions we can take to reduce some of the worst effects and to improve the planet’s natural
SAPPlings Student Forum
With the holidays coming up, we invite Montgomery County high school students to join the next SAPPlings forum to discuss food choices, food waste and sustainability. In addition to the
Get Your Hands Dirty! Local Opportunities to Make a Difference in the Environment
Montgomery County high school students are invited to learn how to get involved with local groups to make a difference in a variety of environmental programs addressing water quality, biodiversity,
Stream Critters – Yellow Lance Mussel
Introduction Can animals that look like rocks and are capable of trickery and bloodsucking have a positive effect on water quality? What if those same animals had common names like
Stream Critters – Marbled Salamander
Introduction Marbled salamanders are marvelous critters. These thin-skinned, cold-blooded salamanders – and frogs and toads – survive winters without coats. That’s amazing. Salamanders can lose a leg or tail and
