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DMV Winter Salt Week Open House Planned for Jan. 31 in Gaithersburg

A free public open house on smart salting practices runs Jan. 31 at the Izaak Walton League HQ in Gaithersburg, with live demos and free water testing.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 1 source
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

RainScapes Green Infrastructure Training Set for Jan. 28 in Germantown

DEP's RainScapes team hosts a free contractor workshop on green infrastructure best practices at Germantown Library on Jan. 28.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

DEP Releases 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

Montgomery County's 2025 CAP Annual Report tracks progress toward cutting countywide greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

Bring Your Own Bag Law Now in Effect in Montgomery County

Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag law, sponsored by Councilmember Kate Stewart, took effect Jan. 1 to reduce single-use plastic waste.

Stewart· Jan 8, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Wellness in the New Year: Building Healthy Habits for 2026 will be the Focus on …”
Jan 8
Environment

Montgomery County Bag Law Updated: Fee Rises, Plastic Bags Banned

Montgomery County's amended Bring Your Own Bag Law raises the bag fee to 10 cents and bans plastic carryout bags at most businesses.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Environment

County Releases Fiscal Year Climate Action Plan Report

Montgomery County released its annual Climate Action Plan report for the last fiscal year, including an expanded Mesonet weather station program.

PIO· Jan 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to Feature Del. Julie …”
Jan 7
Environment

County Green Bank Adds 19.5 MW Clean Energy in FY2025

The Montgomery County Green Bank supported 19.5 megawatts of new clean energy, avoiding over 11,193 metric tons of CO₂e emissions.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery destaca audaces acciones locales en el Informe Anual de…”
Jan 6
Environment

Green Bank Adds 19.5 MW Clean Energy, Avoids 11,000 Tons CO2

The Montgomery County Green Bank supported 19.5 megawatts of new clean energy, avoiding 11,193 metric tons of CO₂e in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “*CORRECTION* Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025…”
Jan 6
Environment

Montgomery Trees Plants 5,000+ Trees in FY2025, Marks 10th Anniversary

Montgomery Trees celebrated 10 years and has planted more than 18,400 trees countywide; 5,000+ were added in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Environment

County Releases FY2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

Montgomery County has initiated 80 of 84 CAP actions; 63 are completed, underway, or integrated into operations.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Environment

County Installs Third Mesonet Weather Station in Colesville

Montgomery County's third Maryland Mesonet weather station has been installed at the National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 6
Environment

County Releases FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González released the FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report on Jan. 6 in Colesville.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 1 source
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 6
Environment

County Installs Third Mesonet Weather Station in Colesville

Montgomery County's third Maryland Mesonet weather station is installed at the National Capital Trolley Museum site in Colesville, in partnership with UMD.

PIO· Jan 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 2
Environment

County Releases FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González will release the FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report on Jan. 6 in Colesville.

PIO· Jan 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 2
Environment

DEP Releases 2025 Year-in-Review Video

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection published a video recap of its key 2025 highlights.

MC Climate· Jan 1, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Back at 2025”
Jan 1
Environment

County Executive Releases 2025 Climate Highlights Video

Montgomery County Executive published a recap video of key county climate achievements from 2025.

MC Climate· Jan 1, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Back at 2025”
Jan 1
Environment

DEP Reminds Residents to Recycle Holiday Trees, Lights, Cardboard

Montgomery County DEP is reminding residents to recycle live Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday lights, and cardboard boxes after the holiday season.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 1 source
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Environment

County Bans Plastic Bags, Raises Bag Tax to 10 Cents

Montgomery County's amended Bring Your Own Bag law takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, banning plastic carryout bags and raising the bag tax to 10 cents.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Environment

Montgomery County Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1

The Bring Your Own Bag Law bans plastic carryout bags countywide starting Jan. 1, 2026; some municipalities exempt.

Commission for Women· Dec 31, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from the Commission for Women!”
Dec 31
Environment

County Bids Open for Landfill Mowing at Gude and Oaks Sites

IFB #1181364 for property maintenance and mowing at Gude and Oaks Landfills has had four amendments issued.

Procurement· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 31
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