2019 H ₂O Summit

Saturday, November 2  •  9:30 am – 3 pm

Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

Taking pride in local water quality, networking, and learning about what is happening in your area is what the H 2O Summit is all about! Join local community groups to learn about how the County addresses water quality and how you can become involved.

The 2019 H 2O Summit will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at the Rockville Senior Center.

• View the schedule here (TBD). 
• To register for the event, please click HERE.
• We’ll be awarding the  Community Leader / Stream Volunteer Award

What’s Happening at the H ₂O Summit 2019?

• Salt, Salt, Salt! Learn about current salt management plans and research surrounding the use of salt and its impact on streams. Hear about alternatives and how you can influence your neighborhood to use less salt for icy conditions around the home in winter. 
• Climate Change – Hear about actions you can take that will make a positive impact on Climate change. 
• There is no such thing as the poop fairy! – County staff will be on hand to highlight the pet waste management program and how they have been working with HOAs to positively impact their residents and our local streams.
• Do you have a stormwater facility on your property?  How do you know?, What do you do? County staff will introduce this relatively new program for residents to help to understand what is required if you have a stormwater facility on your property 
• Breakout sessions – Topics on organic lawn care and anti-litter programs will be discussed and more at individual breakout sessions.

All these topics and more will be highlighted at the event. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register for lunch and bring their own cup/mug. 

Who’s Invited?

The event is open to anyone interested in learning how to protect our local waters.  This event is of particular interest to nonprofit watershed groups, community activists, business leaders, and residents living near streams.