350 Montgomery County - Maryland

05/19/2026

Hey there, beautiful MoCo county, are you worried about data centers? Do you want more information before tech companies build more here in our county? Click below and join a webinar on Thursday for more information!!!

 Thursday, May 21, 7:30 - 8:30 pm Zoning and regulatory changes allowing hyperscale data centers in MoCo are being discussed at the County Council Where are they going? How will they impact you? Join Us to Find Out More! 

05/18/2026

Public opposition is mounting over the large water, and electricity demands and other strains that Data Centers, often the size of warehouses, place on communities.

Join The Climate Mobilization (a member of the Climate Coalition in MoCo) this Thursday, May 21 at 7:30–8:30pm to discuss Data Center zoning, regulations currently being reviewed by the MoCo Council and how this will affect the hyperscale data center proposed for Dickerson, MD.

We need to ensure there are limits to data center locations and their impact on county residents, including the oversized use of energy and water. Learn about the issues and how we can ensure our councilmembers put county residents first.

Speakers will discuss :
● What are the pending zoning and regulatory actions
● How to improve these actions to protect MoCo residents
● How you can help ensure residents' priorities are placed first

Click below to register for the meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A-r6nhYJTIeqUegrevmdmw #/registration

04/25/2026

Tomorrow from 11AM - 4PM!!! This year’s GreenFest takes place at the Blackrock Center for the Arts and features live music from Los Nuevos Diablos, exhibits from local nonprofits and watershed groups, and plenty of sustainable shopping opportunities.

See vendor map here: https://montgomerycountygreenfest.org/greenfest-vendors-exhibitors/

03/20/2026

After using EmPOWER to install heat pumps and efficient water heaters, residents at the Maplewood Apartments in Bmore cut energy use by 40%. More of these savings are possible if we invest in EmPOWER. Read more by :

Opinion: New home heating technology is the answer to Marylanders’ surging energy bills.

03/09/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY: Let's pack the house! Hear from the candidates for County Executive on all things environmental. Join us for the Montgomery County Executive Candidates’ Green Forum on Monday, March 16th, 7 PM at the beautiful Silver Spring Civic Center.

This non-partisan forum will bring together County Executive candidates to share their plans for Montgomery County’s most pressing conservation, land use, and natural resource issues.
RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/260515385836059?link_id=1&can_id=4aad9de532c2ab02db83d211b61fd24a&source=email-you-are-invited-county-executive-candidates-green-forum&email_referrer=email_3123333&email_subject=reminder-county-executive-candidates-green-forum&&

02/25/2026

We invite you to join us for an important community conversation at the Montgomery County Executive Candidates’ Green Forum on March 16th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the Silver Spring Civic Center.

This non-partisan forum will bring together County Executive candidates to share their plans for Montgomery County’s most pressing conservation, land use, and natural resource issues.

We are honored that the discussion will be moderated by Kojo Nnamdi and Jenny Abamu, two respected voices known for thoughtful and engaging civic dialogue.

This forum is hosted by a coalition of environmental and community organizations committed to education, action, and stewardship across our county.

📍 Location: Silver Spring Civic Center
🗓 Date: March 16
⏰ Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
🔗 RSVP encouraged

Whether you are deeply engaged in environmental advocacy or simply care about the future of Montgomery County, this is an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and understand their vision for our shared community.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/260515385836059

02/22/2026

Another successful "Keep Winter Cold Plunge” for the climate -underwent by our solo polar bear, Jim McGee!!!!

350MoCo thanks those who contributed. Because of the catastrophic sewage spill upstream from our normal plunge location, Chesapeake Climate Action Network changed the event to being a clever gauntlet of sprinklers, water blasters, and an ice water bucket bath.

With your help, the 350 MoCo raised $2,843 to promote progressive climate policies. And it's not too late to donate if you haven't already: https://give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/mjSJ2/page/bJSPaW #/

01/29/2026

We recently had a productive and fun postcard writing party to support the Affordable Solar Act in this year's Maryland General Assembly (HB0345 and SB034). The federal administration’s antagonism towards the clean energy industry attempts to destabilize the market and WILL cause utility bills to rise across the nation. This bill is designed to fight back against these changes.

Click on this constituent sign-on and let your state legislators that you urge passage of The Affordable Solar Act: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWAR7fIWdOxC2kQAvfouXWg7IM1n-uv-Ukw1Khu3zlap1qUg/viewform

12/18/2025

We mourn the loss but celebrate the life and legacy of the incredible Dave Mott who passed away this past Friday, December 12th. David Mott had a long beautiful career as a labor and social justice activist and mentor. For 350MoCo, Dave used his tremendous background in the labor movement to help bring unions into the fight for a livable climate.

There were several organizations that relied on his wisdom and support including but not limited to the Maryland chapter of the Poor People's Campaign (leadership role), the Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition (on the Board), and the Maryland chapter of Third Act (leadership role). Dave was also a gifted guitar player and singer who often showed up at meetings prepared to lead the group in song. Please consider getting involved in one of these nonprofits as a way of honoring Dave’s legacy.

12/02/2025

Please consider donating to an environmental group today - its a very underfunded cause. This article can help you get the most bang for your buck, so to speak. Another idea is to give to the planet by giving to yourself - Gernot Wagner, a climate economist at Columbia Business School, calculates that the most effective investment in the climate involves decarbonizing your home.

I asked economists and climate philanthropists what they could teach people like me, whose Giving Tuesday donations may only have one or two zeros behind them.