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Environment

Council to Vote on Climate Assessment Bill March 3

Bill 34-25 would update required climate assessments for county legislation and zoning amendments, adding definitions for key terms.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Environment

County Hosts Open Houses on Solid Waste Management Future

Montgomery County holds three public open houses in March to gather input on overhauling its solid waste system, including possible closure of Dickerson facility.

PIO· Mar 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Seeks Public Input on Future of Solid Waste Management ”
Mar 2
Environment

County Hosts Open Houses on Future of Solid Waste

Three public open houses in March seek input on solid waste management decisions affecting fees, environmental justice, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Montgomery County, MD· Mar 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Reminder - Join us to learn what's next for the County's trash”
Mar 2
Environment

DEP Seeks Summer 2026 Watershed Restoration Interns in Wheaton

Montgomery County's Watershed Restoration Division is accepting student intern applications through March 31 for a paid summer program in Wheaton.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Environment

Four Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off Sites Open at Farmers Markets

Montgomery County DEP has established four food scraps recycling drop-off sites at farmers markets, accepting produce scraps, dairy, meat, and more.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Environment

OFSR Earns Gold in County Climate Ready Office Challenge

OFSR received the highest score among 10 recognized teams in the Montgomery County DEP Climate Ready Office Challenge, earning Gold status.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Environment

County Joins DMV Salt Awareness Week, Promotes Salt-Wise Campaign

Councilmember Sayles spoke at a Jan. 31 Winter Salt Awareness Week event in Gaithersburg highlighting environmental and health impacts of excess road salt.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Environment

Farmers Raise Zoning, Data Center, Incubator Concerns at Forum

Montgomery County farmers and food producers met with Councilmember Sayles to discuss zoning clarity, data center threats to the Ag Reserve, and plans for an aggregator and farm incubator.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Environment

'Keep It Clean, Montgomery' Litter-Reduction Campaign Spotlighted

Montgomery County DEP's 'Keep It Clean, Montgomery' campaign promotes litter reduction, park cleanups, and recycling across the county.

DEP· Feb 26, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo Highlights Upcoming Department of Permitting Services…”
Feb 26
Environment

County Hosts Open Houses on Future of Solid Waste

Three public open houses in March seek feedback on solid waste decisions affecting fees, environmental justice, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Montgomery County, MD· Feb 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Join us to learn what's next for the County's trash”
Feb 25
Environment

TE Committee Reviews $61.9M Storm Drains Capital Plan, Up 78%

The FY27-32 Storm Drains CIP totals $61.9 million, a $27 million increase — up 77.9% — from the prior amended plan.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Environment

TE Committee Reviews $244M Stormwater Management Capital Plan

The FY27-32 Stormwater Management CIP totals $244 million, a $6.1 million increase over the prior amended plan.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Environment

TE Committee Reviews $38.4M Recycling and Resource Management Capital Plan

The FY27-32 Recycling and Resource Management CIP totals $38.4 million, a 50% decrease from the prior plan.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Environment

County Holds Open Houses on Solid Waste Future After Incinerator Closure Proposal

Three public open houses in March will gather input on solid waste and recycling plans following the County Executive's incinerator closure proposal.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Environment

DC Water Hosts Bethesda Community Meeting on Sewer Overflow

DC Water holds a community meeting in Bethesda Thursday, Feb. 26 to address a sanitary sewer overflow.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Environment

HEECAP Home Electrification and Climate Grants Launching Mid-March

FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant Program to fund pre-weatherization, electrification, and climate resilience for income-eligible homes.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Environment

DC Water Hosts Potomac Interceptor Response Meeting in Bethesda

DC Water officials will brief residents on the Potomac Interceptor response and take questions at Walt Whitman High School Thursday at 7 p.m.

Friedson· Feb 24, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Potomac Interceptor Response Community Meeting”
Feb 24
Environment

County Seeks Public Input on Solid Waste Future, Possible Incinerator Closure

Montgomery County is holding three open houses in March to gather public feedback on the future of its solid waste management system.

DEP· Feb 23, 2026· 2 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery solicita la opinión pública sobre el futuro de la gesti…”
Feb 23
Environment

Fuel-Energy Tax Green Bank Amendment Heads to Public Hearing

Bill 2-26, amending the county's fuel-energy tax to support the Green Bank, goes to public hearing before the Council on Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Environment

Ride On Expanding Zero-Emission Fleet With Two Depot Projects

Ride On is building electric and hydrogen bus infrastructure at Brookville and Gaithersburg depots, targeting up to 70 zero-emission buses.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Feb 23
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