Tag Archive: watersheds
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
County Executive joins in signing of the Anacostia River Accord
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett joined District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III today to sign the Anacostia River Accord. The signing
Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week – You’re more connected than you think
When most people think about the Chesapeake Bay they might think of crabs and oysters, summer vacations or taking the kayak for a paddle in the many estuaries and streams that feed
Happy World Soil Day!
‘Tis the season to celebrate…the soil! December 5th is World Soil Day, making this the perfect time to learn more about this valuable living resource. The folks at RainScapes have rounded
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
Meet the County critters: Spotted salamanders
What are Salamanders? Salamanders are amphibians like frogs and toads. Amphibians are cold blooded animals that spend at least part of their life in water. Unlike frogs and toads, salamanders
DEP receives recognition from national and local groups
Although the Department of Environmental Protection prefers celebrating the great work of County residents in protecting their environment, we’re going to toot our horn a bit. DEP recently received a national
