According to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, lawmakers are considering several bills aimed at preserving trees in Virginia that have garnered bipartisan support. See the full story on 13-News Now. More DMV News Maryland Insulators Union Receives Training Grant from Dept. of Energy WUSA-9 Expanding need... Read More
The Sustainability Associate will develop and manage programs that engage students, faculty, and staff in sustainable behaviors and create a culture of sustainability among all sectors of the diverse campus community. The Sustainability Associate will support the Office of Sustainability initiatives, including the management of... Read More
The Notice of Funding Opportunity solicits applications from Tribes, states, territories, local governments/educational agencies, and nonprofit organizations to enable more low-income, disadvantaged, and Tribal kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) schools and/or school districts across rural, suburban, and/or urban areas to monitor and reduce GHG emissions... Read More
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a Program Manager I for the Watershed Restoration Division, Planning Outreach and Monitoring Section to manage and coordinate the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the National... Read More
The proposal — part of a larger $5.84 billion six-year capital improvement program that the executive is required to submit to the Montgomery County Council every two years — would represent a tripling of the expedited bus service that the county rolled out on U.S.... Read More
Electrify MC is a pilot project created to help residents transition from fossil fuels (oil, gas, and propane) in their homes. Electrify MC will provide residents with a one-stop option to help them electrify their homes. Elysian Energy, the competitively chosen contractor, will provide outreach... Read More
The ease, affordability, and excitement of riding an e-bike compared with other modes of transportation has unleashed a tsunami of state and local level incentives across America. With the release of a report by Alexandria city officials last month indicating the city’s intent to launch its own... Read More
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Intergovernmental Relations Legislative Analyst to join the Energy, Climate and Compliance Division of DEP. This position will serve as the County’s primary technical lead, interacting with and influencing the actions of State entities to promote... Read More
COG is recruiting residents and members of the public in the metropolitan Washington region with interest, knowledge, and expertise in air, climate, and environmental justice to serve on the Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee (ACPAC). RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN DURATION: The recruitment campaign is conducted... Read More
During the month of January, Montgomery County joins a nationwide effort to educate homeowners and renters on the dangers of radon gas and the importance of testing every home. January is an especially good time to test homes for radon because windows and doors are... Read More