Montgomery County is now the first county in the nation to restrict the use of certain pesticides on private lawns and county owned property. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Related:
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October 10, 2015 |
October 6, 2015 |
Montgomery County Council Passes Pesticide Bill
The Montgomery County Council passed Bill 52-14 by a 6 to 3 vote on Tuesday. The legislation, commonly known as the pesticide bill, bans the use of EPA-registered pesticides in lawn care for most uses in the county including public and private playgrounds, mulched recreation areas, child care centers, and county property. Advocates and opponents of […]
October 5, 2015 |
Safe Grow Montgomery Supports Bill 15-42 (VIDEO)
UPDATED In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Jennifer Quinn, a volunteer with Safe Grow Montgomery, explains Bill 15-42 and why her organization supports this legislation. The County Council is scheduled to vote on Bill 15-42 on Oct. 6. Related:
October 3, 2015 |
Pesticide Bill Vote Set for Oct. 6 (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra, Jennifer Quinn, a volunteer with Safe Grow Montgomery, explains who she thinks is opposed to Bill 52-14, the pesticide bill, and she says Montgomery County Councilmembers have heard from supporters more than opponents. Take a look: https://youtu.be/fwsfDWMEES8 The Council has scheduled an Oct. 6 vote on the bill. Related:
September 30, 2015 |
Safe Grow Montgomery Volunteer Explains Pesticide Bill (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Gaithersburg resident Jennifer Quinn, a volunteer with Safe Grow Montgomery, explains why she believes Bill 52-14 is so important. You can find more information about this bill on Montgomery County’s website, here. The County Council is scheduled to vote on the bill at its Oct. 6th meeting. Related:
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