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DEP Posts Recording of BEPS Compliance Options Webinar

DEP's BEPS Compliance webinar recording is now available, covering pathways and strategies ahead of the December 2028 interim deadline.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
Environment

2025 Building Energy Benchmarking Reports Due June 1

Montgomery County building owners must submit 2025 energy benchmarking reports by June 1, 2026, via the county's benchmarking portal.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
Environment

Energy Summit Debuts Hands-On Decarbonization Workshop April 29

A new 'Let's Decarbonize!' workshop at the Montgomery County Energy Summit will guide attendees through mock building decarbonization planning.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
Environment

Council Eyes $719K Grant for Urban Tree Planting in Underserved Areas

A $719,750 Chesapeake Bay Trust grant would fund shade tree planting and aftercare in Montgomery County's urban underserved communities.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Environment

Council to Vote on $4M EV Charging Station Expansion at 23 Sites

A $4M+ supplemental appropriation for DEP would fund EV charging stations at 23 county locations, including MCPS and Rockville sites.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Environment

Bill 2-26 Would Expand Green Bank's Climate Project Funding

TE Committee reviews bill allowing Montgomery County Green Bank to use fuel-energy tax revenue for climate resilience projects, not just clean energy.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Environment

RainScapes Conservation Landscapes Workshop at Brookside Gardens, May 17

DEP hosts an in-person conservation landscapes stormwater workshop May 17 at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton; $25, free native plants included.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Environment

RainScapes Workshop: Stormwater Solutions for Home Landscapes

DEP offers a virtual RainScapes workshop April 30 on planning rain gardens and conservation landscapes for residential stormwater management; $15.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Environment

Sliplining Saves County $7M on Stormwater Pipe Repairs

DEP's use of sliplining technology on 20 corrugated metal pipe projects since 2021 has saved over $7 million.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Environment

DEP Launches Litter Cleanup and Reporting Campaign

Montgomery County DEP is encouraging residents to join litter cleanups and report litter via MC311 to protect local ecosystems.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Environment

County Weighs Closing Incinerator, Seeks Public Input

Montgomery County is surveying residents on a proposed plan to close the Dickerson incinerator and shift to out-of-county landfill use.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Environment

LHI Climate Program Highlights Plastic Straw Reduction This Spring

LHI's Climate and Health program released a short video encouraging residents to skip single-use plastic straws this spring.

LHI· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 5th”
Mar 5
Environment

County Urges Salt-Wise Practices to Protect Waterways

Montgomery County reminds residents to minimize road salt use, citing salt as a major pollutant in local streams and drinking water.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Environment

RainScapes Program Paid $528K in 2025 Rebates

The RainScapes program approved 128 projects totaling $527,977 in rebates to county residents in 2025.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Environment

County Reminds Residents to Limit Road Salt Use This Winter

Montgomery County urges residents to use road salt sparingly, noting it is a major pollutant in local streams and drinking water.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Environment

Maryland Updates Prohibited Invasive Plant List for Nurseries

Maryland's updated invasive plant list bans common landscaping plants like Japanese Barberry, Burning Bush, and Nandina from nursery sales.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Environment

Spring Native Plant Sales Begin March 28 in Montgomery County

County lists upcoming native plant sales for residents planning RainScapes projects; first sale of the season is March 28.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Environment

RainScapes Spring Classes Open for Registration at Brookside Gardens

Three RainScapes stormwater classes offered in English and Spanish this spring, including two in-person sessions at Brookside Gardens.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Environment

DEP Seeks Summer 2026 Watershed Restoration Interns

Montgomery County's Dept. of Environmental Protection is recruiting students for a summer watershed restoration internship program.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Coalition Sues EPA Over Greenhouse Gas Regulation Rollback

Health, environmental, and youth groups filed suit after the EPA reversed its finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
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