A Year on, Climate Plan Makes Progress
More than a year on from Rockville’s adoption of its first Climate Action Plan, many of the plan’s 42 initiatives have made progress, with several action items completed.
More than a year on from Rockville’s adoption of its first Climate Action Plan, many of the plan’s 42 initiatives have made progress, with several action items completed.
Explore Hands-On Science Exhibits April 23 at Montgomery College A Rockville tradition returns Sunday, April 23 as Montgomery College hosts the 32nd annual Rockville Science Day.
The city’s Energy Task Force Commission was “researching methods to conserve energy,” reported the March 23, 1977 issue of the “City of Rockville Newsletter,” as “Rockville Reports” was then known. Energy use remains a major focus for the city today. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/climate to learn how energy conservation and efficiency and
Rockville is answering the call of the city’s Climate Action Plan to reduce transportation emissions by electrifying its fleet. The city recently expanded its number of electric fleet vehicles from one to 14 and is expecting an additional four vehicles, with each replacing a similar-sized light-duty gasoline vehicle.
The city will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs from April 3-14 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
Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, but Rockville celebrates Earth Month throughout the spring, including these events budding in March, blooming in April and fully flowering in May: Saturday, March 25: Earth Hour. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Click here to learn more. Tuesday, March 28-Wednesday, March 29: Montgomery County Energy Summit. Silver
Rockville to Waive Fees for Select Home Improvement Permits During Earth Month The City of Rockville will mark Earth Month in April by waiving permit fees for certain environmentally friendly home improvements. The city will waive all fees assessed by Rockville’s Inspection Services Division that are directly associated with the
The city’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series is back with a special Earth Month presentation. Learn about native plants and trees to beautify your yard and help the environment with “Native Plants and Trees for Your Yard,” an online presentation from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. Beth Ginter, executive director of
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 25, and do something positive for
Nominate a Neighbor or Organization by Friday, Feb. 17 The City of Rockville’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability.
Rockville offers an opportunity for community members to dispose of unwanted firearms voluntarily, anonymously and safely with a gun buyback event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at RedGate Park, 14500 Avery Road. The Rockville City Police Department, in
A map posted to Rockville’s website in June will enable residents to help the city identify materials used in the water service lines throughout the city, as required by recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule changes. The Lead and Copper
Outdoor Rec Pool to Close Aug. 16 for Renovations The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool will close on Friday, Aug. 16, to allow a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration to begin. These will include improvements to accessibility, and
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