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Environment

Council Hears $11.3M Stormwater Management Supplemental Appropriation

A $11,327,000 supplemental appropriation for countywide stormwater management retrofits goes to public hearing Feb. 10.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Environment

Committee Reviews $100K Appropriation for Community Gardening Grants

Joint HHS and GO committees review a $100,000 special appropriation Feb. 9 to fund the Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program for spring 2026 launch.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 9, 2026”
Feb 6
Environment

Business Waste Recycling Report Webinar Scheduled Feb. 12

Montgomery County DEP is hosting a webinar on the Business Annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Report on Feb. 12, 10–11 a.m.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
Environment

RainScapes Contractor Training Set for Feb. 19 in Germantown

Landscape contractors can attend a 3.5-hour green infrastructure workshop at Germantown Library on Feb. 19 for RainScapes Rebate eligibility.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
Environment

DEP Urges Residents to Remove Invasive Vines from Trees

Montgomery County DEP is calling on residents to cut invasive vines like English ivy and Wintercreeper to protect mature trees.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 4 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
Environment

MCPS Student Climate Council Urges Upcycling Over New Purchases

The 18-member MCPS Student Climate Action Council is promoting upcycling and secondhand clothing to reduce winter waste.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
Environment

Post-Storm Salt Runoff Threatens County Waterways

DEP warns excess road salt from recent winter storm is polluting drinking water and harming aquatic life as temperatures rise.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
Environment

Free Shade Tree Applications Open Through Feb. 8 for Fall Planting

Montgomery Planning is accepting shade tree applications Feb. 1–8, prioritizing Equity Focus Areas for Fall 2026 planting.

Luedtke· Feb 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Better Winter Storm Response”
Feb 4
Environment

Winter Storm Fern Prompts Salt-Wise Reminders for Residents

After Winter Storm Fern, county officials remind residents that only 12 oz. of salt is needed for up to 10 sidewalk squares to protect waterways.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Environment

County Climate Action Plan Marks 2025 Progress in New Video

A new video highlights 2025 county achievements on recycling, food scraps, water quality, and flood risk mitigation under the Climate Action Plan.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Environment

County Releases FY25 Climate Report, Launches Third Mesonet Station

Montgomery County's FY25 Climate Action Plan report shows 80 of 84 initiatives underway; a new weather-monitoring station launched in Cloverly.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
Environment

RainScapes Contractor Training Rescheduled to February 19

Free green infrastructure workshop for landscape contractors moves to Feb. 19, 1–4:30 p.m. at Germantown Library.

DEP· Jan 28, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Training for Landscape Contractors – Rescheduled for February 19 at 1…”
Jan 28
Environment

Trash and Recycling Collection Delayed; Runs Through Jan. 31

Curbside trash and recycling collection delayed by storm will follow a slide schedule through Saturday, Jan. 31.

Elrich· Jan 27, 2026· 1 source
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Environment

DEP Urges Salt-Wise Snow Clearing to Protect Environment

The Dept. of Environmental Protection advises residents to shovel before salting and use only 12 oz. of salt per 20-foot driveway.

DEP· Jan 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Environment

Curbside Trash and Recycling Runs One Day Late This Week

County curbside recycling and refuse collections resume Jan. 27 on a slide schedule, with last pickup Saturday, Jan. 31.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jan 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Weather Alert January 27, 2026: County-provided Recycling & Trash Collection…”
Jan 27
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Opens Late Jan. 27

Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station delayed to 10 a.m. Tuesday due to weather.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jan 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Weather Alert January 27, 2026: County-provided Recycling & Trash Collection…”
Jan 27
Environment

County Trash, Recycling Collections Resume on Slide Schedule

County curbside recycling and trash pickup resumes Jan. 27 on a one-day slide schedule through Saturday, Jan. 31.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jan 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Weather Alert January 27, 2026: County-provided Recycling & Trash Collection…”
Jan 27
Environment

Shady Grove Transfer Station Opens Late Jan. 27

Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station delayed to 10 a.m. Tuesday due to weather.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jan 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Weather Alert January 27, 2026: County-provided Recycling & Trash Collection…”
Jan 27
Environment

Trash and Recycling Collection Resumes Tuesday on Slide Schedule

All County recycling and refuse collection resumes Jan. 27 on a slide schedule, with final collection Saturday, Jan. 31.

MCDOT· Jan 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #4: Plowing Update and Tuesday Impact…”
Jan 27
Environment

Recycling and Trash Collection Resumes Tuesday on Slide Schedule

County recycling and refuse collection resumes Jan. 27 on a slide schedule through Saturday, Jan. 31.

MCDOT· Jan 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Winter Storm Update”
Jan 27
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