Ansu John
Do you kayak, fish, or enjoy walks by the Potomac River? Did you know that if you took a shower today it was probably from Potomac water? Do you know that most people in the County get their drinking water from surface water intakes on the Potomac River?
A report published by the nonprofit advocacy group “American Rivers” ranks the Potomac River as the “most endangered river” in the nation.
Did you get alarmed by the May 15 Washington Post story…
Ansu John
Montgomery County’s Sligo Creek is getting national recognition for improvements in aquatic life resulting from extensive stormwater pollution control and management in the watershed. EPA has published a case study on Sligo Creek as a Section 319 Success Story. Success Stories are used by EPA to request and justify continued funding from Congress for grant monies (known as Section 319 grants) ear marked for controlling nonpoint source pollution which carries pollutants from urban surfaces and agricultural lands into waterbodies…
Imagine this: it’s a cool morning, the sun is rising higher and the wind is rushing past your ears. You roll by cars stopped in traffic and turn onto a tree-lined path. The air smells great and you feel alive! As you get closer to town you join-up with other 2-wheeled riders at a pit stop for free snacks, beverages and a few laughs. Now ask yourself: is this better than sitting in commuter traffic, or what?
Commuters meet-up at…
Mark Rockman, DEP Aquatic Biologist
On Wednesday March 28th, Montgomery County Public School students competed in the county’s Envirothon competition at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood. A total of 23 teams from four high schools (Blair, Richard Montgomery, Wooton, and Poolesville) entered the event. The winners, “Team Rocket” from Blair High School, will go on to the state competition.
Students test the soil to determine composition.
The Maryland Envirothon is a competition for high school students interested in pursuing studies or a…
Janna Thomsen, DEP Intern
When it comes to composting, are you an old pro or a hesitant spectator? Though it may seem daunting, with a little know-how and practice it is easy, and it makes a difference to the sustainability of our earth. Start composting this week during International Compost Awareness Week (May 6 to 12) with these handy tips.
Plants love nutrient rich soil fortified with compost!
Composting is simply the natural decomposition of organic matter into nutrient rich soil additive which can…
