State Lifts Outdoor Open-Air Burning Ban
The statewide ban on outdoor burning is no longer in effect, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday. The ban on open-air burning was implemented due to dry conditions… Read More
Drought
Due to Dry Conditions, Outdoor Burning Banned in Maryland
With much of Maryland in near or extreme drought conditions, state officials are implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective Friday. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)… Read More
Crop Viability At Risk Amid Drought Conditions
August is typically a celebration of Montgomery County’s agricultural reserves. But this season, some farmers are expressing concerns about the viability of their crops amid drought conditions. Extreme weather, both… Read More
Recent Rainfall ‘Fairly Beneficial’ But More is Needed to Ease Drought
The recent rains, which are expected to continue into next week, are helping ease drought conditions in Montgomery County, but it is too early to tell how much relief the… Read More
WSSC: Update on Water’s Taste and Smell
There’s some encouraging news about the drinking water in the region. A spokesman for Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) provided an update Wednesday on the bad taste and smell some… Read More
‘We Are in a Fight,’ Elrich Says as Drought, Fires Make Impact
Drought conditions and fires have recently impacted the nation and Montgomery County. “We are in a fight, and at some point we’ve got to think about this like you would… Read More