New Website Reveals County Actions on Climate Change
In an effort to link all aspects of the county’s action on climate change, the Climate Action Portal webpage was made public on Oct. 12. “This new web portal provides… Read More
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Proposed Bill Would Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Montgomery County could soon join a growing list of jurisdictions across the nation that are banning gas-powered leaf blowers. Many local governments have taken aim at gas-powered leaf blowers in… Read More
County Releases Climate Action Plan First Year Results
Montgomery County released the first Climate Action Plan Annual Report since the county’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) was introduced in 2021. The plan is part of a strategic effort to… Read More
County Council Votes Unanimously for Required Climate Assessments
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday for the adoption of Bill 3-22. Sponsored and introduced by Councilmember Tom Hucker and Council President Gabe Albornoz, Bill 3-22 would require climate… Read More
Senator Susan Lee Represents District 16
Senator Susan Lee has served the voters of District 16 since 2002 when she was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates. She was elected to the Senate in 2014.… Read More
MCPS to Hold First-Ever Youth Climate Summit in March
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is organizing for the first time its Youth Climate Summit for high school students on March 5 at 8:30 a.m. at the Universities at Shady… Read More
Elrich Introduces His FY23 Budget Recommendations
County Executive Marc Elrich presented his Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Capital Budget and his six-year Capital Improvements Program today during a conference. Elrich highlighted his recommended capital investments over the… Read More
Elrich Recommends Black Tupelo as Official County Tree
County Executive Marc Elrich recommended the black tupelo to be Montgomery County’s official tree. Leaders gathered at Maryland’s largest-known black tupelo, according to the county, in a Silver Spring family’s… Read More
County Unveils Climate Action Plan
Montgomery County has a Climate Action Plan in place, and officials say it includes strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks to residents and the natural environment. According… Read More
Leaders Say County’s Climate Action Plan Will Address Flooding
Montgomery County will address flooding and stormwater management as part of its Climate Action Plan, leaders said during a virtual county council meeting Tuesday. Councilmember Evan Glass noted a young… Read More
County Leaders Break Ground on New Electric Bus Project in Silver Spring
Montgomery County leaders broke ground on a new microgrid and charging infrastructure project that will enable 44 Ride On buses to transition from diesel power to electric. Eventually, the Brookville… Read More
County Climate Plan Offers 86 Actions Including Energy, Transportation and Public Engagement Measures
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a Climate Action Plan with 86 measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 100% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels and help mitigate… Read More