Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection
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News and resources from the Department of Environmental Protection.
Montgomery County, MD
Joined January 2013
The 2025 H2O Summit was a success! 130+ like-minded individuals, who share a passion for protecting our water resources, came out to connect, collaborate and learn about making our community waterways more resilient. #H2OSummit25
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🔥What your TRASH wants you to know: Please don't dispose of your fireplace/pit ashes in me! I will seriously have a meltdown which can result in a major fire. Especially if I'm still on your deck or in your garage! Let ashes cool. @mcfrs #firesafety @MontgomeryCoMD @MyGreenMC
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Join us at our compost workshops on Saturday, October 4! We're offering free compost bins to residents and businesses to help reduce waste and naturally enrich soil. 1️⃣ Kensington Park Library, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2️⃣ Wheaton Library, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Montgomery County organizations can now apply for Clean Water Montgomery Grants ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 to improve water quality and enhance stream health. Learn more https://t.co/zw2jWj0j9m
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Are you retired? Have the kids gone back to college? Have some spare time🕰️on your hands🙌? How about becoming a AARR #Volunteer ? Your cleanup efforts help us safeguard our waterways and protect the water supply🔗 https://t.co/jG5Q3zBDdd
@MyGreenMC @sierraclubmd #roads
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We are 1 day away from "Ask an EV Owner!" Do you have questions about EVs, federal tax credits or EV charging? Join us on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:30 p.m. for a virtual discussion. RSVP here for a friendly reminder and a link to join the meeting: https://t.co/9HgrvKTrKz
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Labor Day 2025: All County recycling and trash collection services will follow a slide schedule, with the last pick-up on Saturday, September 6. 🗑️ ♻️
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Are you considering getting an EV? With federal EV tax credits ending after September 30, now is a great time to learn more. Join DEP and EVADC on Wednesday, September 3, at 7:30 for “Ask an EV Owner.” RSVP here for meeting link and reminder: https://t.co/9HgrvKTrKz
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Registration is now open for the 2025 H2O Summit! Learn from field experts, connect with like-minded individuals and explore innovative ways to make our community waterways more resilient. Register here➡️ : https://t.co/teRChloUu3
#H2OSummit25
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Let's talk about salt! Road salt can be useful in keeping our roads and walkways safe in winter, and it can cause damage to our infrastructures, wildlife, plants, streams and rivers. Join us in being salt-wise this winter. 🧂❄️ Register here: https://t.co/hORjRc1iSp
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Do you have or need any durable medical equipment? We've got you covered! We’ve partnered with the Maryland Department of Aging to reuse and redistribute it because zero waste takes a village! Learn more https://t.co/s4owFUG37C
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Mark your calendars! The H2O Summit returns on Tuesday, October 14! Registration will open in mid- to late August. Stay tuned for more details. #H2OSummit25 @mygreenmc
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Plastic Free July might be ending, but who says we can't keep the plastic-free momentum going all year long? Small changes can make big impacts. Are you ready to make the switch? 🌍 https://t.co/edVff4NSu6
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Flooding is the most frequent severe weather event and the costliest natural disaster. Check the County's Flooding Portal for information on how to protect yourself and your property. https://t.co/fQ2MdyMJix
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Did your yard turn into a mini lake during the storm? Now's the perfect moment to spot those water pockets and think about joining the RainScapes program. Imagine the impact if our whole neighborhood got on board with stormwater practices! 💧🌿 https://t.co/FzBN5LaCqh
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Know the terms: 1️⃣Flood Watch: Flooding is possible 2️⃣Flood Warning: Flooding is occurring or will occur soon (may need to evacuate) 3️⃣Flash Flood Watch: Flash flooding may be possible 4️⃣Flash Flood Warning: Flash flooding is occurring; seek higher ground https://t.co/aotSg3j6cb
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Do you know what to do during a flood warning? 1. Move to higher ground 2. Turn around, don’t drown! 3. Avoid flooded areas 4. Never drive through flooded areas 5. Don’t camp or park your vehicle along streams https://t.co/4dPPZnsoQO
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Ever wondered what happens to your yard trim? It is turned into Leafgro, a soil conditioner that can be used to enhance your garden or plants. By recycling yard waste into rich, dark soil, Leafgro provides essential nutrients that help plants thrive. https://t.co/n3Ddj81BxU
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Have you seen our Illumination Stations at your local library? These information tables provide you with opportunities to lower utility bills, apply for energy assistance and make your home energy efficient. Visit the library to for more information https://t.co/9VBRhJCmnm
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A few Summer RISErs spending time out in the wild sporting their waders while learning about environmental sustainability careers in Montgomery County. Thank you @MyGreenMC !
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