Tag Archive: Montgomery County
Eco Evenings with DEP and OMG
“Eco Evenings with DEP and OMG,” a series of virtual town halls open to County residents to discuss relevant environmental topics that are important locally, will kick off at 6:30
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 natural
Yellow Lance Mussel in Montgomery County!
In 2015, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Biological Monitoring team found a yellow lance mussel (Elliptio lanceolate) while conducting a fish survey on the Hawlings River. The yellow
Check out our video about DEP at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair!
It’s hard to believe that the 2015 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is already in full swing! The Fair is a great way for the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection to
A Bright Future at DEP: Welcome Our New Energy Program Manager!
Summer is here, with promises of long sun-filled days and air conditioning to cool those humid heat waves. Just make sure that A/C unit is operating efficiently! As the new Energy
Montgomery County Buildings: Greening by Example
Montgomery County is the first county in the nation to implement a new energy benchmarking program. And it’s just one of the ways we’re on the leading edge of creating
Laytonsville home shines light on energy savings
Changing out lights may not be the flashiest choice for the green-minded homeowner, but the energy savings—not to mention the rebate opportunities—can be very glamorous indeed. And reimbursement from Pepco
Skating on Green Ice: Eco-friendly Ice Rinks
There’s a secret ingredient in the recipe for good skating rink ice: make it white. It’s more attractive and, because it reflects more sunlight, stays colder longer. The people who
Stormwater 101: Underground Inspection
DEP’s Stormwater Facility Maintenance Program is responsible for inspecting and ensuring maintenance of all public and private stormwater management facilities within Montgomery County. DEP Planning Specialist Audra Lew guest blogs
Benchmarked: An Energy Case Study from WRIT
Benchmarked, a new energy blog series, examining local businesses who have used EPA’s Portfolio Manager to track energy use.
