Bill 26-25 would prohibit the sale of invasive bamboo and exempt native Mid-Atlantic plants from weed removal requirements.
Montgomery County DEP is expanding its stormwater maintenance workshop to include HOA and community association programming this summer.
Montgomery County DEP reports 20 stormwater pipe repair projects using sliplining have saved over $7 million since 2021.
Montgomery County HOAs and community associations can transfer structural stormwater facility maintenance to the county under an existing DEP program.
County Executive Marc Elrich is accepting applications to fill 15 resident vacancies on the Water Quality Advisory Group.
DEP offers a $25 in-person class on conservation landscape stormwater gardens at Brookside Gardens on May 17.
DEP hosts a $15 virtual class on evaluating stormwater solutions for home landscapes on April 30 via Zoom.
A Spanish-language RainScapes workshop on stormwater solutions and sustainable garden design is set for April 11 at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton.
A new DEP video explains the county's stream restoration approach, including efforts to minimize impacts on plants, wildlife, and communities.
DEP and Brookside Gardens offer three RainScapes stormwater classes this spring, including one in Spanish, with fees up to $25.
The Montgomery County Energy Summit on April 28–29 focuses on building performance, energy efficiency, and climate goals; registration required.
Two free clothing repair and swap events in April aim to reduce textile waste and extend garment life.
Montgomery County co-sponsored a resolution committing to the COG regional local food procurement challenge to buy more locally grown food.
The Interior Dept. will reimburse TotalEnergies $928M to forfeit federal leases for two offshore wind farms off New York and North Carolina.
Maryland farmers can apply starting April 30 for $4,500/acre riparian forest buffer incentives through the state's Conservation Buffer Initiative.
Nonprofits can apply for Conservation Alliance grants up to $50,000 for land and water conservation projects; deadline April 10, 2026.
Two free environmental workshops in April cover stormwater solutions for home landscapes and getting started with native plants.
The 2026 Montgomery County Energy Summit runs April 28–29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Maryland's average annual temperature has risen 3.3°F from 1970 to 2024, according to Climate Central data.
DEP hosts a community litter cleanup at Oakview Drive and E. Light Drive in Silver Spring on April 11; SSL hours available for students.