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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
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
Volunteer Champions: The Lewy Family
The Lewy Family was recognized as Volunteer Family of the Year during DEP’s 20th Annual Recycling Achievement Ceremony. Find out more about The Lewy Family in our series,
A DEP volunteer shares their experience!
Summer break is approaching briskly, bringing with it three months of freedom and revelry. Many kids are yearning for splendid vacations. A few, however, are poised to spend their summer
Volunteers Sought for Montgomery County’s Climate Planning Process Workgroups
Submit your application by June 30, 2019 for consideration. Montgomery County is launching a planning process to develop prioritized actions and strategies to meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction
Help us vote for the People’s Choice winner for the 2019 Storm Drain Art Contest!
The 2019 Storm Drain Art Contest art submission time ended in February. We received 14 entries! The artists blended art with an educational message to spread the word that storm
MCPS Students: Develop your P.O.W.E.R. to make a difference!
If you’re a high school student in Montgomery County Public Schools, you’re eligible to participate in the P.O.W.E.R. Program! Through this program. you’ll learn how to share valuable information with
Celebrate Community Service Day with MCDOT: Donate bikes, bike parts, and helmets to low income families
Have a bike that’s no longer needed? On Friday, October 26, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will once again sponsor a bike collection during this year’s Community Service
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.)
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
New Kid On The Block
Hello! My name is Jonathan Shay and I am one of the newest interns here at the Department of Environmental Protection for Montgomery County! I am a rising senior at
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
The Department of Environmental Protection won 4 NACo Awards
The Department of Environmental Protection was honored to have four of its programs awarded National Association of Counties recognition as part of the 2017 awards. While the award winners were
Make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a day ON, not a day off!
MLK Day is a federal and school holiday, but more importantly, it has become an annual Day of Service celebrated across the country. Honor the memory and spirit of Dr. Martin
Give gifts without all the stuff!
An alternative gift supports a direct need for a person or community in need, such as asthma medication for someone who cannot afford it, books for a child in transitional
Saving dollars and watts: Highlights from Energy Action Month
One month ago, Montgomery County Council proclaimed October “Energy Action Month” in Montgomery County, as part of the national effort to raise awareness about energy. Here at the Department of
An avenue of discovery with SEEC and the Silver Spring Timebank
Have you heard of SEEC? — Their name is an acronym that sums up their mission: Seeking Equality, Empowerment, and Community for People with Developmental Disabilities. This summer, Brandon Davis, Phillip Chen,
Celebrate Community Service Day by donating used bikes, bike parts or helmets
As part of Community Service Week, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is sponsoring a bicycle donation event on Friday, October 20 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside
Teens: Get Involved and Help the Environment!
This post is a guest blog by Selene Ashewood, who has been volunteering with DEP since 2015. “How can I make a difference? What SSL events are approved by my
Nominate to the Community Leader + Stream Volunteer Awards
Montgomery County takes pride in the selfless residents, businesses, civil servants, and students who donate thousands of hours to numerous community service opportunities. Our residents make up a vast community
Plant roots meet historic roots at Pleasant View Historic Site
Each day loads of commuters hustle back and forth along Darnestown Road in Gaithersburg. They walk to and fro on the sidewalks, heading for shopping centers and nearby Quince Orchard
70 cyclists ride length of Sligo Creek for clean water
More than 70 cyclists rode the length of Sligo Creek for the Friends of Sligo Creek‘s second Bike Ride for Clean Water on June 6. This year had double the
Friends of Sligo Creek’s Jim Anderson is Park and Planning Volunteer of the Year
Jim Anderson of the Friends of Sligo Creek was named Volunteer of the Year In June by the Montgomery County Recreation and Parks Advisory Board in recognition of his more
Creative thinking: using art to educate about storm drains and the Bay
Happy Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week! This week, DEP is focused on educating residents about the Chesapeake Bay and how we can all help protect this vital resource. Kicking off the week,
#AreYouBayAware? Celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week!
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and Councilmember Craig Rice will proclaim the second week in June as Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week in Montgomery County. The designation is intended to increase
Thank you for coming out to GreenFest 2017!
More than 800 people braved the chilly weather and scattered rain showers to attend the third annual Montgomery County GreenFest on May 6th at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. They danced,
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
For Rockville’s Erica Shingara, being green is a team sport
At DEP, we truly believe that our partners are key to making Montgomery County as green as it can be. This “Partners in Energy” series profiles a local leader, advocate,
Join DEP in celebrating Earth Month!
Each year, in honor of Earth Day, April 22, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hosts, and participates in, an array of activities during the month of April.
Join us for Community Service Week!
For the last 29 years the Montgomery County Volunteer center has been coordinating a county-wide Community Service Week in October. This year’s Community Service Week is from Friday, October 16
Thank you for an amazing Montgomery County GreenFest!
Despite the wind and cold weather, March 28, 2015 will be remembered as the successful launch of an annual tradition in the County. The Montgomery County GreenFest was attended by
Join DEP in celebrating Earth Month 2015!
This year is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and the Department of Environmental Protection along with partners across the County are celebrating the occasion with a variety of volunteer and
Sign up for a RainScape Training
The RainScapes program offers low-cost trainings to residents of Montgomery County, MD who are interested in using their property to improve water quality and provide habitat for wildlife. RainScapes, include rain
Chesapeake Bay Awards Program accepting nominations
Less than 3 weeks remain to nominate someone for the 2015 Chesapeake Bay Trust awards program! Each year, the Chesapeake Bay Trust recognizes outstanding achievements by educators, students, and individuals
Grant opportunity for watershed restoration and outreach
A new grant program is being offered by the Montgomery County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust to support watershed restoration and outreach throughout Montgomery County. The goal of this
Keep Montgomery County Beautiful awardees and photo contest winners
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced seventy-one winners of its 28th annual Keep Montgomery County Beautiful (KMCB) community beautification awards. Fifty-five amateur photographers were also honored in addition
Rain garden art at the Kensington Library
As part of Community Service Week, DEP staff, representatives from Rock Creek Conservancy and volunteers came together to paint four inlet drainage areas surrounding a rain garden in the Rock Creek
Celebrate Community Service Week!
In honor of Community Service Week, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection will be sponsoring several activities from Saturday, October 18 to Sunday, October 26, 2014.
New study says birds are at risk. How you can help now and in the future
Maryland without its famous Oriole? A Mid-Atlantic region with no bald eagles? The natural world wouldn’t be the same without these colorful, musical creatures in the skies. But it could
National Public Lands Day and Days to Serve
For those who love visiting Montgomery County’s fantastic park system, this month offers the opportunity to give back. Montgomery Parks is a proud supporter of Days to Serve and National
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is here!
The County Fair is August 8th-16th. Will you be there?
Stream Stewards make a difference in the County
With more than 1 million residents Montgomery County is a very large and diverse community. Imagine trying to educate each one of those residents about water issues and how our
