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Montgomery County Council proclaims Earth Month as DEP touts tree‑planting, composting and leaf‑blower rebates
Summary
The council’s Transportation and Environment Committee led an Earth Month proclamation on April 14, highlighting local sustainability programs; the county Department of Environmental Protection reported planting 18,000 trees, $350,000 in leaf‑blower rebates and more than 3.5 million pounds of food scraps composted through commercial programs.
Council President Natalie Fanny Gonzalez opened the county council session on April 14 and invited the Transportation and Environment Committee to present an Earth Month proclamation.
The committee chair welcomed environmental leaders and committee colleagues, saying the county must "recommit ourselves to environmental sustainability." Council Member Kate Stewart noted Montgomery County’s historical link to Earth Day and underscored local goals to increase renewable energy, expand electric‑vehicle charging and…
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