Watch permeable pavers in action! On a day like today, these permeable pavers, installed in the Breewood watershed, are drinking up the stormwater runoff, allowing it to slowly soak into the underlying soil!
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News and resources from the Department of Environmental Protection.
- "Demystifying building codes in Montgomery County"is a popular session at the Energy Summit! #PowerUpMC
- We’re recycling ♻️ more types of clothing and textiles in Montgomery County! Drop-off clothes, hats, handbags, belts, shoes, stuffed animals, and more at the clothing/textile collection boxes at the Montgomery County Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station.
00:00 - At the very top of #MoCo, there is a marker that recognizes the location where four (yes, 4!) counties meet - Montgomery, Frederick, Carroll, and Howard. The marker is within Parr's Spring and is also the start of the South Branch of the Patapsco River. #waterwednesday
- During this pandemic, front-line workers keep everything running. We salute our Transfer Station staff, collections crews, and inspectors who are out there every day risking themselves and their loved ones. Be KIND towards them and give them extra appreciation.
- @NWF posted a great article on 12 types of native #milkweed for #monarchs! Plant some today! bit.ly/1CnUY1l
- Join DEP and @MontgomeryParks and many others in celebrating the improvements made to a small stream in silver spring! June 8th 10am-12:30pm at Northwood Presbyterian Church, 1200 University Blvd West, Silver Spring #celebrate #events #AnacostiaRiver #SligoCreek
00:00 - Cleaning up in the New Year? Don’t forget, coated paper cartons, including empty milk, juice & broth cartons are recyclable with other types of mixed paper. Remove the cap and place the cap in your blue bin. #RecycleRight #PaperRecycling. bit.ly/2xTR5I9 @311MC311
- New #storm #drain #art murals look wonderful thanks to the efforts of many #volunteers last weekend! Thanks to our partners: @WheatonMD #MidCountyRegionalServicesCenter #WheatonArtsandEntertainmentDistrict, DOT, @MontgomeryParks, @Friends_SligoCr, @OneMontgomeryG & @LoveRockCreek
- Effective 1/1/22 the use & sale of all #6 polystyrene (foam & rigid) plastic food service ware is prohibited in @MontgomeryCoMD. Reduce waste & prevent litter. Switch from #6 & use compostable/recyclable food service ware. #SwitchFromSix For details visit MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/SwitchFromSix
- We encourage you to say goodbye to gas-powered leaf blowers this year! On July 1, 2025, gas-powered handheld, backpack, and walk-behind leaf blowers will no longer be allowed in @MontgomeryCoMD. Learn more about electric leaf ⚡🍃 blowers and rebates ➡️ MontgomeryCountyMd.gov/Leafblowers
- A heartfelt thanks from our #mcgreenfest family to yours for a wonderful day of fun, family, and environmental education.
- #MCGreenFest banners are up in #JesupBlairLocalPark! A big thank you to @MontgomeryParks for hosting #GreenFest this year and helping us spread the word!
