Howard County - Environment

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Environment

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Environmental and sustainability work in Howard County involves nearly all of our County departments, especially Office of Environmental Sustainability, Planning and Zoning, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, and Economic Development. The County aims to lead by example and challenges citizens to embrace environmental stewardship and sustainability.

The County's Environmental Sustainability initiatives follow the triple bottom line approach – all of our work aims to protect Howard County's environment, save money and protect the health and welfare of all Howard County citizens. Find out how we work in partnership with citizens, businesses, and non-profits and how you can join us to Live Green Howard County.

Pilot Composting Facility

Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services is embarking on a composting pilot project using the best available technology to protect the environment and produce quality compost.

Middle Patuxent Environmental Area

Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks manages the 1021 acre Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA) in cooperation with the Middle Patuxent Environmental Foundation. Click the link for more infroamtion about this site

Watershed Surveys

Watershed management is the process of reviewing the impact that human and natural activities have on the watershed. Watersheds are areas of land that catch rain or snow and then drain into bodies of water.

Alpha Ridge Landfill Residents' Convenience Center

The following materials are accepted from Howard County residents. Residents using the landfill are required to show their driver's licenses as proof of residence in Howard County.

School Recycling

Did You Know? All County public schools can recycle just like we do at home! For more information about their program, click here. To request that a recycling coordinator come speak to your school, click here . A handy chart of recyclable items for County schools. Easy Ways to Improve Rec

County Employee Recycling

This section is dedicated to Howard County Government facility recycling.

GreenFest

Join us as we kick off Earth Month with our annual Howard County GreenFest. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and includes hands-on activities for all ages. Tell your friends and we'll see you all there!

Tree Canopy Program

The Tree Canopy Program aims to create and enhance tree canopy- the layer of leaves, branches, and stems of trees that cover the ground when viewed from above- throughout the County. Tree Canopy provides many benefits to communities including improving water quality, saving energy, lowering city temperatures, reducing air pollution, enhancing property values, providing wildlife habitat, facilitating social and educational opportunities, and providing aesthetic benefits.

Stream ReLeaf Program

Stream ReLeaf is a program designed to enhance stream buffers — protective strips of trees, shrubs and other vegetation along a stream — by providing free native trees and shrubs to homeowners.

Recycling - Seasonal Tips

Seasonal tips about reducing, reusing and recycling.

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