‘Critters in crisis’: Pollution is reducing wildlife populations in Montgomery County streams

Certain insects, fish, and amphibians are now considered at-risk in Montgomery County Streams. Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery Parks blame pollution. County officials say residents can play a crucial role in preventing pollution in local streams.

Bag tax legislation moving forward for Prince George’s County

As Prince George’s County lawmakers move to impose a tax on plastic bags, environmental organizations say that a similar fee in Washington, D.C., has severely cut down on the amount of trash in the Anacostia River.