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Environment

DEP Hosts 11th Annual GreenFest in Germantown April 26

GreenFest returns April 26 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown with battery collection, art projects, and exhibits.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

DC Water Completes Potomac Interceptor Emergency Repairs

DC Water finished emergency repairs on the Potomac Interceptor as of March 14; long-term rehabilitation and drone inspections are now underway.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 5 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Environment

Council Passes Bill 2-26 Expanding Green Bank Climate Mission

Bill 2-26 allows the Montgomery County Green Bank to use fuel-energy tax revenue for a broader range of climate resilience and adaptation projects.

Friedson· Mar 31, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building a Welcoming Montgomery County”
Mar 31
Environment

GreenFest 2026 Scheduled for April 25 in Germantown

Montgomery County GreenFest returns April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, themed around the county's 250th anniversary.

Community Action Agency· Mar 31, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: March 2026”
Mar 31
Environment

County Launches Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan, New Depot

MCDOT is developing a Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan and planning a new zero-emissions bus depot in Montgomery County.

MCDOT· Mar 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrating Women's Leadership in Transit”
Mar 30
Environment

Shady Grove Facility to Cap C&D Material Loads Starting October 2026

Montgomery County DEP will restrict construction and demolition material acceptance at Shady Grove Transfer Station beginning October 2026.

DEP· Mar 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery anuncia nuevos límites para la recepción de materiales …”
Mar 27
Environment

Council Hearing April 14: FY27 Water Quality Protection Charge

Council holds public hearing April 14 on a resolution setting the FY27 Water Quality Protection Charge.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
Environment

Council Hearing April 14: FY27 Solid Waste Service Charges

Council takes testimony April 14 on a resolution setting FY27 solid waste service charges for Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 7 and 14, 2026”
Mar 27
Environment

DHCD-Funded HEECAP Homes Grants Offer $500K, Close April 15

A separate DHCD-funded HEECAP Homes grant offers $500K across 2–3 awards to nonprofits retrofitting income-eligible homes.

OGM· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 26
Environment

County Offers $1M in HEECAP Home Retrofit Grants, Closes April 15

DEP and OGM are accepting applications from nonprofits for up to $1M in home energy efficiency and electrification retrofit grants.

OGM· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 26
Environment

County Develops Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan, New Depot

MCDOT is developing a Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan and planning a new zero-emissions bus depot for Montgomery County.

MCDOT· Mar 26, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Go Montgomery! Special Edition Newsletter: Celebrating Women's Leadership i…”
Mar 26
Environment

County Hosts Multi-Family Waste Recycling Webinar April 10

DEP's Zero Waste Programs Division offers a free Zoom webinar for multi-family property owners, managers, residents, and haulers on April 10.

DEP· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Multi-Family Waste Reduction and Recycling Webinar”
Mar 26
Environment

Council Passes Green Bank Climate Resiliency Legislation

New legislation expands the Montgomery County Green Bank's mandate to fund stormwater, flood protection, backup power, and tree canopy projects.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Environment

Council Passes Bill Expanding Green Bank Climate Resiliency Funding

Bill 2-26 lets the Montgomery County Green Bank use fuel-energy tax revenue for flood, heat, and infrastructure resilience projects.

Luedtke· Mar 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Council Passes Climate Resiliency Legislation Sponsored by Councilmembers Luedtk…”
Mar 17
Environment

FY27 Budget Puts $19.4M Into Green Bank, Funds 3,000 Trees

The FY27 budget allocates $19.4 million for the Montgomery County Green Bank and $1.5 million for Tree Montgomery to plant ~3,000 trees.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Closes Early March 16

Severe weather prompts early 2:30 p.m. closure of Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station on Monday, March 16.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Mar 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Weather Alert March 16, 2026: Shady Grove Transfer Station”
Mar 16
Environment

FY27 Budget Funds $19.4M Green Bank, Incinerator Shutdown

Elrich's FY27 budget allocates $19.4M to the Montgomery County Green Bank and plans to shut down the county incinerator in favor of long-haul refuse shipping.

County Executive· Mar 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Operating Budget”
Mar 14
Environment

Council President Rejects Unilateral Solid Waste Trucking Plan

Council President Fani-González criticized the County Executive's budget assumption to long-haul trash to an undisclosed community.

Fani-González· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Statement from Council President Fani-González on Montgomery County’s Recommende…”
Mar 13
Environment

PHP Committee Reviews $2.9M Agricultural Land Preservation CIP

The PHP Committee reviews a $2.9M CIP supporting easement-based agricultural land preservation across Montgomery County.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Environment

Jawando Calls for Two-Year Data Center Moratorium in County

Councilmember Jawando announced plans to introduce legislation imposing a two-year moratorium on new data center development in Montgomery County.

Jawando· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Will Jawando’s Statement at the CCAN Action Fund Rally”
Mar 13
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