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Environment

DEP Launches 'Keep It Clean' Anti-Litter Campaign This April

Montgomery County DEP's Earth Month campaign highlights litter's path from streets to streams, appearing on buses and social media throughout April.

DEP· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “From Streets to Streams - Montgomery County Targets Litter During Earth Month ”
Apr 1
Environment

County Hosts Webinar on Multi-Family Recycling, Zero Waste

Montgomery County DEP invites multi-family property owners, managers, and residents to a free Zoom webinar on waste reduction April 10.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Multi-Family Waste Reduction and Recycling Webinar Via Zoom”
Mar 31
Environment

2026 Montgomery County Energy Summit Set for April 28–29 in Silver Spring

The 2026 Montgomery County Energy Summit runs April 28–29 at the Silver Spring Civic Building, focusing on building performance and decarbonization.

Luedtke· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community and Collaboration”
Mar 31
Environment

Free Food Scrap Drop-Off Now Available at Two County Farmers Markets

Residents can drop off food scraps for free composting at the Derwood and Olney farmers markets on weekends.

Luedtke· Mar 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community and Collaboration”
Mar 31
Environment

Online 'Ask an EV Owner' Session Hosted April 1

EV Owners of Greater Washington, D.C., host a virtual Q&A for prospective and new EV buyers on April 1, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

Online Stormwater Rain Garden Webinar Scheduled for April 30

DEP hosts a free online webinar April 30, 7–9 p.m., on evaluating stormwater solutions and planning RainScapes for home landscapes.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

Spanish-Language Stormwater Landscape Workshop at Brookside Gardens April 11

DEP hosts a Spanish-language workshop on rain gardens and native plants at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, April 11, 10 a.m.–noon.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

Mending Labs and Clothing Swaps at Rockville and Germantown Libraries

DEP-sponsored mending and clothing swap events at Rockville Library April 9 and Germantown Library April 18.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

Gas-to-Electric Leaf Blower Trade-In Set for April 11 in Rockville

Rockville residents with a working gas leaf blower can trade it for an electric model April 11; registration required, businesses excluded.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
Environment

DEP Holds Two-Day Energy Summit in Silver Spring

Montgomery County Energy Summit runs April 28–29 at Silver Spring Civic Building; covers green building, efficiency, and renewable energy.

DEP· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Take Action Toward a Greener Future This Earth Month with the Montgomery County …”
Mar 31
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 links
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 link
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 link
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 links
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 links
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 links
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 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 26
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