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Environment

Old Farm Creek Stream Restoration Project Completed

The Old Farm Creek stream restoration project behind Luxmanor Elementary School has been completed after community advocacy.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Environment

OLO to Release Solid Waste Incinerator Report This Fall

The Office of Legislative Oversight is analyzing solid waste disposal alternatives to the county incinerator, with findings due this fall.

Evans· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “A Year on the Council”
Jun 30
Environment

Public Hearing on Water and Sewer Plan Amendments June 30

Council holds hybrid public hearing at 1:30 p.m. June 30 on proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 30 to Receive Semi-Annual Update as the …”
Jun 29
Environment

Trash Pickup Runs Normal July 3; Shady Grove Closed July 4

County trash and recycling collection proceeds on normal schedule July 3; Shady Grove Waste & Recycling Center closes July 4.

PIO· Jun 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”
Jun 25
Environment

Virtual Meeting July 1 on North Potomac PFAS Contamination

DEP and DHHS host a Zoom meeting July 1, 7–8:30 p.m., on PFAS contamination near Great Seneca Hwy and Key West Ave.

DEP· Jun 25, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “County Officials and Partner Organizations to Hold Virtual Community Meeting on …”
Jun 25
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Closed July 4

The Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 for Independence Day.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jun 25, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Independence Day 2026: Holiday Schedule for Shady Grove Transfer Station”
Jun 25
Environment

Trash and Recycling Collections Run as Normal July 3

County-provided trash and recycling collections will proceed on regular schedule Friday, July 3; Shady Grove facility closed July 4.

mcg-pio· Jun 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “County Holiday Schedule for Independence Day”
Jun 25
Environment

Glass Pushes Data Center Task Force During Moratorium

Councilmember Glass is calling for a 15-member Data Center Task Force to develop recommendations during the county's six-month development pause.

Glass· Jun 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette June 18, 2026: Data Centers, Pride Month and Juneteenth”
Jun 18
Environment

Council Proposes 4 Strategies for Resource Recovery Facility's Future

Council President sent County Executive a letter outlining four waste-disposal strategies, including possible RRF closure.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Make your voice heard! Voter information ahead of June 23 Primary Election | Esp…”
Jun 17
Environment

County Executive Orders 6-Month Data Center Development Moratorium

County Executive Elrich's moratorium pauses data center development while Council finalizes ZTA 26-01 zoning rules.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Make your voice heard! Voter information ahead of June 23 Primary Election | Esp…”
Jun 17
Environment

PFAS Contamination Found at Muddy Branch

County Executive Elrich addresses PFAS contamination at Muddy Branch during his June 17 media briefing.

Elrich· Jun 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jun 17
Environment

County Hosts PFAS Community Meeting in North Potomac

County officials meet June 17 at DuFief Elementary to discuss elevated PFAS levels found in a North Potomac stream and stormwater pond.

mcg-pio· Jun 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “County Hosts Meeting to Provide Community Update on PFAS Found in North Potomac”
Jun 16
Environment

Dickerson Data Center Proposal Targets 69,300 Gallons Daily from Potomac

A proposed Dickerson data center complex would withdraw 69,300 gallons of water per day from the Potomac River, per council testimony.

Jawando· Jun 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink Call for Diligence and Strong Protections for Re…”
Jun 16
Environment

FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant Results Approved, Notifications Sent

Results for the FY26 Healthy, Efficient, Electrified, Climate-Adapted Pilot Homes Grant Program have been approved and notifications sent.

OGM· Jun 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Winding Down and FY27 Starting Up - June 16, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Jun 16
Environment

DEP Webinar: Business Waste Reduction and Recycling Tips

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

DEP· Jun 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happening Tomorrow: Last Chance to Register! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction an…”
Jun 16
Environment

County Offers Free Well Water PFAS Testing Near Contamination Site

Montgomery County is contacting private well owners near the highest PFAS sample sites to offer free well water testing.

DHHS· Jun 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis on Public Health…”
Jun 15
Environment

PFAS Health Advisory Issued for North Potomac Stream and Pond

Elevated PFAS levels detected near Great Seneca Hwy and Key West Ave; residents advised to avoid affected waterways.

DEP· Jun 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Issues Localized PFAS Health Advisory for Stream and Pond Near…”
Jun 15
Environment

County Issues PFAS Health Advisory for North Potomac Stream, Pond

Elevated 'forever chemicals' detected in stream and stormwater pond near Great Seneca Hwy and Key West Ave in North Potomac.

DHHS· Jun 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “TODAY: Montgomery County Issues Localized PFAS Health Advisory for Stream and Po…”
Jun 15
Environment

County Officials to Make Environmental Announcement June 15

County Executive Elrich, DEP Director Macedonia, Health Officer Davis, and WSSC's PFAS manager to appear at Leggett Building Monday.

PIO· Jun 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Make Environmental Announcement on Monday, June 15, at 11:3…”
Jun 15
Environment

Civic Works Offers Free Weatherization to Low-Income MD Households

Civic Works Energy Programs offers no-cost home energy audits and weatherization improvements to qualifying Maryland households via state grants.

MC Energy· Jun 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “When you lower your energy costs, you have more money for rosé 🍷”
Jun 13
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