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Montgomery County honors Weed Warriors; council hears native-plant, invasive-species bills
Summary
The County Council recognized the Weed Warrior volunteer program and introduced legislation to restrict invasive plants and require native species in new landscaping, citing volunteer contributions and a recent budget increase to support volunteer services.
Montgomery County Council members recognized the Weed Warrior volunteer program on June 17, praising hundreds of volunteers who remove invasive plants across county parkland and announcing related legislative steps to curb invasive species and encourage native planting.
Councilmember Andrew Glass presented the proclamation and thanked volunteers for their work protecting local ecosystems. “You do a lot of unsung work,” Glass said, noting volunteers are visible around the county in bright yellow shirts. Parks Director Mittie Figueredo told the council the program and its volunteers are “a balm for the soul” and…
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