Tag Archive: trees
Give the Gift of a Greener Yard!
Stuck on what to get your loved ones for holiday gifts? How about gifts to “green up” their yard care? Did you know in the United States more gas is
Getting rid of your lawn? Follow our plan for a beautiful garden AND happy neighbors
Making the switch to less lawn requires prep work. You can’t let the lawn go wild on its own, because it may not attract pollinators, and it certainly won’t make
Join in the Celebration – Únete a la Celebración
Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week! We like to believe that every day should include awareness on how we affect our communities, rivers, stream and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. However, we realize
Free the trees! Why it’s important to remove tree stakes
While staking young trees may seem like a good idea, the stakes can often do more harm than good. Read more to learn why it might be a good idea to
Energize with 15 in Fifteen!
Introducing Montgomery Energy Connection’s ‘Energize with 15 in Fifteen!’ virtual trivia game! In celebration of October Energy Action Month, we are excited to offer the Montgomery County community this electrifying,
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
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
It’s good to be evergreen: Tree tips for winter
Many of us worry about our trees in winter – between the cold air, wind and snow, our trees must be in trouble, right? Not really – Trees go into
This holiday season, gift outside the box!
The act of giving is one of the best traditions of the holiday season. It builds bonds and shows your loved ones how you care for them. Unfortunately, the way
The Montgomery County Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grant Program is now OPEN!
The Montgomery County Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grant program, offered by the Montgomery County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, is now accepting proposals to support watershed restoration and outreach
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
Properly dispose of your christmas trees and wreaths
Updated: July, 21, 2022 Montgomery County residents are urged to put their cut Christmas tree at the curb for recycling, and give their tree a second life after the holidays.
Montgomery County signs the Under2 Memorandum of Understanding to address climate change
This week, Montgomery County Government became the first county in the nation to join the Subnational Global Climate Leadership (“Under2”) Coalition. The coalition is an international pact of cities, states
The 7th annual H2O Summit is Saturday
You’re invited to the H2O Summit this Saturday in Rockville! This free event is focused on connecting residents, nonprofit organizations and government agencies together to share ideas and programs focused on
Over $1 million announced to support stream restoration and stormwater management research
The Chesapeake Bay Trust, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (Montgomery DEP), and
Beautifying Breewood: designing to create colorful gardens and improve water quality
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is focused on improving the infrastructure and landscape of communities in order to minimize the damaging effects of stormwater runoff. While stormwater
Want to green your HOA? Follow our tips for a smooth process
For those of us who live in communities with a Homeowners Association (HOA), we know that it can be a challenge to jumpstart new community projects. From the initial idea to
Montgomery County declares “We Are Still In” on Paris Agreement
On June 5th, County Executive Ike Leggett joined more than 1,000 U.S. governors, county executives, mayors, businesses, investors, and colleges and universities in declaring their support for U.S. leadership in
Love your ash trees? Take steps to protect them from the Emerald Ash Borer
All ash trees in Montgomery County are at risk of long term damage or death caused by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This beetle was brought to the United States from
Montgomery County celebrates planting of more than 1,800 shade trees since 2014
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett was joined by representatives of the local development community and environmental advocacy groups to celebrate the second anniversary of Tree Montgomery, the County’s shade tree-planting
My Green Montgomery Episode 8
In this episode of My Green Montgomery, hosted by Susan Stark, we’re going to see how the Montgomery County green business certification program has expanded, find out where you can
“Branching out” in Montgomery County: Meet Susan Kornacki, Outreach Specialist at DEP!
Hello! My name is Susan Kornacki, and I’m a new Montgomery County resident who just joined the team at the Department of Environmental Protection! I’m really excited to work at an
Izaak Walton League’s Maryland Division announces college scholarships for conservation and environmental studies
The Maryland Division of the Izaak Walton League of America is proud to announce the availability of scholarships and scholastic awards for students with an interest in conservation and the
Become more environmentally friendly this holiday season!
If you asked me what my priorities are for this holiday season, chances are high that my answer would include being productive, staying healthy, and enjoying time with my family
Garden-style condo communities have a lot of room for green
Big sustainability measures need not be the sole domain of high rise buildings. A garden-style condo community in Silver Spring is proof. Vicki Vergagni didn’t know much about trees when
The importance of trees!
I recently attended a great talk about a tree planting program offered by the county where I live. However, before I share the details with you I’d like to share
Tree Montgomery planted hundreds of trees in 2015!
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has planted hundreds of trees this year through Tree Montgomery. This new initiative aims to reverse the loss of tree canopy due
Emerald Ash Borer strikes Montgomery Parks trees
Invasive bugs kill ash trees within 1 -3 years Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission announced today that a non-native invasive beetle from Asia, the
Trees for Sacred Places: People of faith restoring the Chesapeake Bay watershed one tree at a time
Montgomery County congregations, faith based retreat centers and schools are being good stewards of the earth by planting trees through the Trees for Sacred Places program offered by Interfaith Partners
DEP launches Tree Montgomery Program
The inaugural tree planting for the County’s newest environmental program, Tree Montgomery, took place today with the help of County Executive Ike Leggett, Councilmember Hans Riemer, County Department of Environmental
Get a “Buffer in a Bag” this spring!
Is your property in need of trees? Grab a “Buffer in a Bag” this Spring!
2014 Year in Review: Policy and Compliance
DEP’s smallest division is the Division of Policy and Compliance. Although small in size, it’s mighty in scope and the impact the division has on the community. It is divided into
To tree or not to tree?: The green holiday question
For many, Christmas trees are a big part of being green, literally and figuratively, during the holidays. Real or artificial: What’s the best decision for those trying to get a
Champion tree tour featured in the Washington Post
Twice a year, local botanists and tree experts Joe Howard and Carole Bergmann, host a tour of Champion Trees in the County. This fall, the tour is October 21st. Touring
Trees are the Answer!
Around our office, it seems like no matter what the question is, the answer can always be tied back to TREES! When you think about it, trees are true workhorses
