In less than 30 days, the Federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credits will expire. For Montgomery County, one of the hottest EV markets in the country and top in Maryland, this could mean major shifts for drivers, dealers and the push for cleaner transportation.
So, what does that mean for you? If you have recently purchased or have been dreaming about an EV, you can still claim the tax credit if you take delivery of the vehicle on or before September 30, 2025.
Feeling overwhelmed? Don't stress, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is here to help! DEP will continue to expand EV charging infrastructure, highlight opportunities to save, provide technical support, promote EV experiences and educate the public on EVs and charging.
Want to talk to someone in person? Find us at in the EV Car Show at Poolesville Day on Saturday, September 20. We will have DEP staff onsite to answer any questions you may have about EVs.
Registration is now open for the 2025 H2O Summit!
Learn from experts in the field, connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for protecting our precious water resources and explore innovative ways to make our community waterways more resilient. At the summit, you will listen to talks from peers and professionals in the field, learn about innovations and updates in watershed management, foster future collaboration and partnerships, and more!
This year’s topics and speakers include:
- Maryland Native Plant Program - University of Maryland Extension
- Sacred Grounds: Behavior Change in Action - National Wildlife Federation
- Flood Modeling in Sligo Creek - Montgomery County DEP
- Stewardship in Our Watersheds* - Montgomery County DEP
- Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Updates - City of Gaithersburg, City of Rockville, Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County DEP
- Spotted Lanternfly: Separating Fact from Fiction - University of Maryland Extension
Click here to register.
Local groups can now apply for awards ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 to improve water quality. Through the Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program, Montgomery County nonprofit organizations, including local watershed groups, homeowner and community associations, faith-based organizations, and service and civic groups, may be eligible for grants to support their projects to improve stream health and water quality.
The grant program will be accepting applications in the following categories:
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Project Type 1: Public outreach and stewardship projects such as knowledge building, up to $40,000, and behavior change, up to $60,000.
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Project Type 2: Community-based restoration projects such as parking lot replacement with permeable pavement, up to $100,000.
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Project Type 3: Water quality monitoring projects, up to $75,000.
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Project Type 4: Litter-reduction projects in the Anacostia River Watershed, up to $50,000.
Click here to learn more about the grant program and sign up for the information session on Wednesday, September 10 at 6 p.m.
Do you have or need any durable medical equipment? We got you covered!
We’ve partnered with the Maryland Department of Aging to reuse and redistribute durable medical equipment, because zero waste takes a village!
Click here to learn more about the Durable Medical Equipment Drop-Off For Re-use program.
Click here to see the full list of acceptable items to donate for reuse.
Climate change is here and we have to learn to live with more severe storms and flooding. Registering for Alert Montgomery will ensure you are up to date on weather alerts. Click here to sign up for Alert Montgomery.
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Monday, September 8: Maryland Physicians Care Wellness & Hispanic Pride Celebration, 4-7 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 9: Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group (DAFIG) Meeting, 7-9:30 p.m.
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Monday, September 15: Water Quality Advisory Group (Virtual) 7-8 p.m.
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Friday, September 19: Building Performance Improvement Board (Virtual) 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off at County Farmers Markets
- Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Sundays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Illumination Stations
- September 9, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- September 11, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- September 16, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- September 18, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- September 23, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- September 25, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- September 30, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Check out our calendar for more details about upcoming events.
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