PGC Department of the Environment

09/01/2026

☀️🐾 ¡Proteja a sus mascotas del calor!

¡Las altas temperaturas pueden ser peligrosas para nuestros amigos peludos! Ayude a mantener a sus mascotas frescas, cómodas y seguras brindándoles suficiente agua fresca, paseándolas durante las horas más frescas de la mañana o la tarde y nunca dejándolas solas dentro de un automóvil estacionado.

Unas sencillas precauciones pueden ayudar a proteger a sus mascotas cuando aumentan las temperaturas. ❤️🐶🐱

🌐 Más información: princegeorgespets4us.com

09/01/2026

☀️🐾 Keep Your Pets Safe in the Heat!

Hot temperatures can be dangerous for our furry friends! Help keep your pets cool, comfortable and safe by providing plenty of fresh water, taking walks during the cooler morning or evening hours, and never leaving a pet alone in a parked car.

A few simple precautions can help protect your pets when temperatures rise. ❤️🐶🐱

🌐 Learn more: princegeorgespets4us.com

09/01/2026

🎬🌎 Great News — Deadline Extended: County Filmmakers, Take Your Shot!

Great news for aspiring filmmakers and storytellers across Prince George’s County — there’s still time to share your story!

The deadline to submit films for the Prince George’s Film Festival’s Climate & Environmental Storytelling Track has been EXTENDED to September 11!

🌱 Prince George’s County residents, students, and local storytellers are encouraged to get creative and share stories that inspire action, spark conversation, and highlight solutions making a difference in our communities.
Narratives, documentaries, shorts, animation, and student films are welcome!

⏰ NEW DEADLINE: September 11
🎞️ Use code: NOT2L8TE
🌐 Submit through filmfreeway.com/princegeorgesfilmfestival

Whether you’re an experienced filmmaker or ready to take your first shot at filmmaking, your story deserves a chance to be seen! 🌎🎥

09/01/2026

🔌🚗 Power Up Your EV and Save!

Maryland residents can save on at-home electric vehicle charging through the Maryland Energy Administration’s (MEA) FY27 Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Program.

⚡ Eligible households may receive 50% of eligible costs, up to $700, toward the purchase and/or installation of qualifying Level 2 EV charging equipment.

🏠 Ready to apply? Before submitting your application, the eligible charging equipment must be purchased, installed, operational, and paid in full.

📅 Application deadline: May 31, 2027, at 3 p.m. ET

💻 Applications must be submitted through the My MEA online portal. Funding is limited, and the application portal may close early if requests exceed available program funds.

🌐 Learn more and apply: energy.maryland.gov/transportation/Pages/incentives_evserebate.aspx

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected].

09/01/2026

🌎🌱 Join Us for the 2026 Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit!

Climate leadership starts with bringing people, ideas, and solutions together.

Join County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy, the Department of the Environment, Bowie State University, and partners from across the region for the 2026 Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit — a day of ideas, collaboration, and action focused on building a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient future.

Last year’s Summit sparked conversations around clean energy, community resilience, innovation, and the partnerships needed to turn climate goals into action.

📅 Thursday, November 19
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 Bowie State University | Martin Luther King Jr. Center
14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715

🌱 Be part of the conversation. Be part of the action.

📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGlBEceIFYk

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09/01/2026

🌡️🥵 Hot temperatures are returning to Prince George's County over the next few days, with heat indices expected to feel close to the triple digits. Take steps now to stay cool, stay hydrated, and protect yourself and those most vulnerable to the heat. 💧

🏢 County Cooling Centers are available whenever temperatures reach 90°F or higher, offering air-conditioned spaces where residents can cool off. Weekday hours are generally 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Please call ahead to confirm weekend hours.

📍 Find the cooling center closest to you by entering your address into our interactive map:
https://princegeorges.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=799c3cf3c9354af39c860fd4f1f476bf

💙 Remember to:
🥤 Drink plenty of water.
☀️ Limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
🧓🏽 Check on older adults, neighbors, and anyone without air conditioning.
🚗 Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.

🌐 For more heat safety tips and preparedness resources, visit: https://mypgc.us/staycool

09/01/2026

🗑️♻️ Clear the Curb and Help Keep Prince George’s County Clean!

Cleaner communities start right at the curb! Prince George’s County residents can properly dispose of household waste through convenient weekly curbside collection services.

Weekly services include trash, recycling, food scraps, and yard trim collection on Mondays, plus up to four bulky trash items with your regular trash collection — no appointment needed!

🏡 Put waste where it belongs and help keep litter and illegal dumping out of our neighborhoods.

🌐 Learn more: environmentmypgc.us

09/01/2026

🌱🎉 Consejo del Martes: ¡Súmate a lo verde!

¿Quieres llevar un estilo de vida un poco más sostenible, aprender algo nuevo y divertirte al mismo tiempo?

Acompáñanos en el 12th Annual Prince George’s County Green Festival, un evento GRATUITO para toda la familia y sus mascotas, con exhibiciones ambientales, representantes de agencias del gobierno del Condado, vehículos eléctricos, recursos comunitarios, actividades, comida, entretenimiento ¡y mucho más! 🌎🐾

📅 Sábado, 10 de octubre
⏰ 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 David C. Driskell Community Park
3911 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781

💚 Ven a explorar, aprender y descubrir maneras sencillas de marcar la diferencia en tu hogar, comunidad y medio ambiente.

🌐 Más información: mypgc.us/greensummit

09/01/2026

🌱🎉 Tuesday Tip: Get Your Green On!

Want to live a little greener, learn something new, and have some fun while doing it?

Join us for the 12th Annual Prince George’s County Green Festival, a FREE, family- and pet-friendly day featuring environmental exhibits, county government agencies representatives, electric vehicles, community resources, activities, food, entertainment and more! 🌎🐾

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 David C. Driskell Community Park
3911 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781

💚 Come explore, learn, and discover simple ways to make a difference for your home, community, and environment.

🌐 Learn more: mypgc.us/greensummit

08/31/2026

🐾❤️ Let’s Keep the Adoption Momentum Going!

August may be coming to a close, but our mission to find loving homes for shelter pets continues!

Thanks to the incredible support shown during the Maryland 3,000 Adoption Challenge and Clear the Shelters, pets across Maryland were given new beginnings and loving families. Let’s carry that momentum into September! 🐶🐱💪🏽

Prince George’s County Animal Services team is hitting the road again with four (4) adoption events throughout the month, giving you even more opportunities to meet your new best friend.

📅 Sept. 5 | Pet Supplies Plus Glenarden | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📅 Sept. 12 | Pohanka Adoption Event | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📅 Sept. 19 | PG Parks and Rec Tulip Farmers Market | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📅 Sept. 26 | Bowie PetSmart | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

🎉 Even better — adoption fees remain WAIVED for all animals taken offsite!
Every adoption gives a deserving pet a loving home while creating space at the shelter for another animal in need. 🏡💙

Can’t make an event? Adoptable pets are also available at the Prince George’s County Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center, 3750 Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro.

📢 Help us keep the momentum going! Share with your friends and family, stop by an adoption event and help us find homes for more Prince George’s County shelter pets.