Montgomery County could soon join a growing list of jurisdictions across the nation that are banning gas-powered leaf blowers. Many local governments have taken aim at gas-powered leaf blowers in… Read More
County nonprofit organizations such as local watershed groups, homeowner and community associations, faith-based organizations and civic groups can now apply for grants up to $100,000 for projects like tree planting,… Read More
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a campaign titled, “Food Is Too Good to Waste – Reducing Food Waste Begins With You.” The campaign’s purpose is… Read More
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery aprobó por unanimidad el presupuesto operativo de $ 6.3 mil millones para el año fiscal 2023 y el presupuesto de capital de $ 5.3… Read More
Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the $6.3 billion Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget and $5.3 billion Fiscal Years 2023 to 2028 capital budget Thursday morning. The budget, which does not increase… Read More
Are you interested in electric leaf blowers and mowers? Have you thought about purchasing an electric car or solar panels for your home? Montgomery County’s first “Go Electric” event in… Read More
January is National Radon Action Month and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection is warning county residents of the risk of radon in this area. Montgomery County has high… Read More
October is National Energy Action Month, a federal-wide effort to promote sustainability and energy efficiency while encouraging the smart use of energy, water, and transportation resources. Here in Montgomery County,… Read More
Students with concerns about the environment will be able to ask questions to county government officials, including County Executive Marc Elrich, at a virtual town hall dedicated to youth environmental… Read More
In recognition of National Water Quality Month, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will highlight at-risk aquatic animals that have a special history with the county. Throughout the… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a bill that could make the county the first in the nation to set a Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) policy that enforces a… Read More
El condado de Montgomery busca que los residentes sean conscientes de lo que reciclan. El programa Recicle Correcto “Oops Tag” inició en mayo en el condado de Montgomery. Como parte… Read More