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Environment

RainScapes Contractor Training Video Now Available Online

Contractors who missed the February in-person training can watch a recorded video and pass an 80% quiz to join the RainScapes Contractors List.

DEP· Jun 4, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Contractor Training Video, Meadow Sod Trial, New Bamboo Law and Chesa…”
Jun 4
Environment

Radio Show to Feature EcoLatinos Youth Environmental Program

En Sintonía con el Concejo airs June 5 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM, spotlighting EcoLatinos' free bilingual summer camp for high schoolers.

MCCouncil· Jun 4, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “This Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America: En Sintonía con el Concejo Highlights En…”
Jun 4
Environment

Poolesville Students Install Meadow Sod at Smith Eco Center

Poolesville High School Global Ecology students installed native meadow sod at Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center in Rockville.

DEP· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Summer RainScapes Care, Meadow Sod Trial, New Native Plant Finder, and Chesapeak…”
Jun 4
Environment

University of Maryland Launches Maryland Native Plant Finder Tool

UMD Extension's new Maryland Native Plant Finder lets users search native plants by moisture, light, deer-resistance, bloom time, and more.

DEP· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Summer RainScapes Care, Meadow Sod Trial, New Native Plant Finder, and Chesapeak…”
Jun 4
Environment

DEP Webinar: Business Waste Reduction and Recycling June 17

Montgomery County DEP hosts a free online webinar on business waste reduction, reuse, and sustainable packaging on June 17, 2026.

DEP· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Coming Soon! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling Online Webinar”
Jun 3
Environment

County Lands $8.3M State Grant for 20 Clean Energy Projects

Maryland Energy Administration awards Montgomery County $8.3M for solar, efficiency, and resilience projects across public facilities.

PIO· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Secures $8.3 Million State Investment for Clean Energy and Ene…”
Jun 3
Environment

Montgomery County Receives $8M State Grant for Energy Modernization

Maryland is directing $8 million in state grant funding to Montgomery County for energy modernization and efficiency improvement projects.

Elrich· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jun 3
Environment

Flood Risk Explorer Expands to Rock Creek Watersheds

Montgomery County adds Middle and Lower Rock Creek flood-risk mapping to its interactive Flood Risk Explorer tool as hurricane season begins.

mcg-pio· Jun 2, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Expands Interactive Flood Risk Map as Hurricane Season Begins ”
Jun 2
Environment

FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant Program Awards Notifications Sent

Montgomery County OGM has approved results and transmitted award notifications for the FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant Program, which closed April 22, 2026.

OGM· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 CSCG Stage Two NOFO Released! - June 1, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsle…”
Jun 1
Environment

EMTOC Microgrid Ribbon Cutting Marks Nation's Largest Transit Depot Solar System

Officials celebrated the launch of the EMTOC microgrid, described as the largest transit depot microgrid in the nation.

MCDOT· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
May 29
Environment

DEP Hosts Multi-Family Recycling Seminar in Silver Spring

Montgomery County DEP holds an in-person waste reduction and recycling seminar for multi-family properties on June 2, 2026.

DEP· May 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Multi-Family Waste Reduction and Recycling Seminar”
May 29
Environment

DEP Webinar on Business Waste Reduction, Recycling June 17

Montgomery County DEP hosts a free online webinar on business waste reduction, reuse, and sustainable packaging on June 17, 2026.

DEP· May 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Coming Soon! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling Online Webinar”
May 28
Environment

County Honors 22 at 27th Annual Recycling Achievement Awards

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and DEP recognized 22 individuals and organizations for excellence in waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.

DEP· May 27, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrating Recycling Leaders: Montgomery County Recognizes 22 Individuals and O…”
May 27
Environment

Budget Boosts Food Systems, Agriculture Reserve Funding

FY27 budget sets $1.6M for Office of Agriculture and $13M for Office of Food Systems Resilience.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Environment

Council Hearing: Water and Sewer Category Change Requests June 30

Public hearing June 30 on proposed amendments to the county's Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, 16 and 30, 2026”
May 22
Environment

Memorial Day 2026: Recycling, Trash Collections Slide One Day

No county recycling or trash pickup on May 25; collections shift one day later through Saturday, May 30.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· May 22, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Memorial Day 2026: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling & Trash …”
May 22
Environment

Environment Budget: $36M for DEP, $16.3M for Green Bank

FY2027 budget allocates $36M to DEP including stormwater and climate programs, and $16.3M to the Montgomery County Green Bank.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Environment

Budget Sets $36M for Environmental Protection, Stormwater

FY27 budget approves $36M for the Dept. of Environmental Protection, funding the Climate Action Plan and stormwater and watershed programs.

Fani-González· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council passes $7.9 billion budget with new progressive income tax structure | E…”
May 21
Environment

FY27 Budget Funds $36M for DEP, $16.3M for Green Bank

County approves $36M for the Dept. of Environmental Protection and $16.3M for the Montgomery County Green Bank in FY27.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operati…”
May 21
Environment

Council Defers Trash Disposal Decision, Keeps Resource Recovery Facility Open

Council deferred a decision on out-of-county landfill use, funding continued operations at the County's Resource Recovery Facility through FY27.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operati…”
May 21
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