Category: Environment

Climate Solutions Speaker Series to Feature Sustainable Landscaping and a Net-Zero Energy Home

March 29, 2022

Rockville’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series continues this spring with virtual presentations exploring sustainable landscaping and a net-zero energy home. Thursday, April 7:“Sustainable Home Landscaping 101,” 7-8 p.m. Virtual. Learn first steps and practical tips for creating a beautiful and sustainable home garden with Beth Ginter, executive director of the Chesapeake

Pruning City Street Trees: Don’t Do It Yourself

March 29, 2022

Pruning of city street trees can only be performed by City of Rockville forestry crews or by an official city tree-care contractor. Do not prune them yourself or hire a contractor to prune or remove city trees. The city is obligated under the Maryland Roadside Tree Law, as administered by

Raking News: Spring Leaf Collection in April

March 29, 2022

The city will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs from April 4-15 in five collection areas throughout Rockville. An interactive map at www.rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection allows residents to input their address and learn when their leaves will be collected. Unlike the fall leaf collection, which has two collection rounds, city crews make only

CITY HALL, IN A NEW LIGHT

March 29, 2022

Contractors in March installed new energy-efficient light-emitting diode, also known as LED, lights with occupancy sensors at City Hall. The project upgrades 325 interior light fixtures on the second floor, including 256 sensors to reduce energy costs, maintenance and greenhouse gas emissions. Funding for the project leverages a $35,000 grant

Mayor and Council Hear City Plans to Address Flooding

March 29, 2022

A citywide Flood Resiliency Master Plan and a program to provide property owners with grants for building improvements aimed at preventing flood damage are part of the city’s proposed plans to mitigate the impacts of flooding caused by more frequent and extreme storms.

Everyone Has a Role in the City’s Climate Action Plan

March 29, 2022

Rockville’s Climate Action Plan provides a role for everyone to play in addressing climate change. The plan, passed Jan. 10 by the Mayor and Council, sets forth 26 community actions and 16 city actions to reduce climate-warming pollution and foster resilience, especially for the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods.

Organic Lawn Care Leads Off as Climate Solutions Speaker Series Sprouts This Spring

February 28, 2022

March means the launch of Rockville’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series, featuring a look at how organic lawn care can lead to a healthier environment and lawn. Other series speakers will explore sustainable landscaping and a net-zero energy home.

It’s Electric! (This Month in Rockville)

February 28, 2022

Learn About EVs and Green Energy Incentives March presents opportunities to join the City of Rockville and other Montgomery County partners in getting charged up about the future of clean electric energy. Rockville is a partner in Montgomery County’s Electric Vehicle Purchasing Co-op, and you can help lead the charge

Lights Out for Climate Change Action

February 28, 2022

Rockville will turn out the lights in observance of Earth Hour, an international effort in support of climate change action. Earth Hour encourages people to turn off all non-essential lights in their homes and businesses for one hour, from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. The city will participate by

Do Your Bit to Deter Deer

February 28, 2022

Area wildlife helps maintain a healthy ecosystem but can become a nuisance. Here are a few ways to live with, and discourage, deer: Taste or odor repellent are humane forms of control designed to repel deer from an area. You can find repellents at sporting goods stores. Plant deer-resistant native

Public Input Requested on Changes to Rockville’s Forestry and Tree Regulations

April 26, 2024

The city is seeking public input on amendments to Rockville’s forestry and tree preservation ordinance at two forums in May. The first, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, is tailored for applicants, developers and industry professionals with a technical interest

County to Provide Update on Seven Locks Justice Complex

April 17, 2024

Representatives from Montgomery County will deliver an update on the Seven Locks Justice Complex during the Monday, April 29 meeting of Rockville’s Mayor and Council. The complex is proposed for the 25.8-acres county-owned detention facility site at 1451 Seven Locks Road. The Mayor and Council meet

Rockville and Pepco Unveil New EV Charging Stations

April 16, 2024

Rockville is taking steps to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle chargers with the launch of new EV charging stations at locations across the city. Pepco officials joined members of Rockville’s Mayor and Council and city staff April 15

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