ADOPT. VOLUNTEER. CURB. 64% of adoptable pets found loving, forever homes – our highest live release rate in 20 years! Volunteer to walk dogs, groom and.

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ADOPT. VOLUNTEER. CURB. 64% of adoptable pets found loving, forever homes – our highest live release rate in 20 years! Volunteer to walk dogs, groom and bathe animals, and assist with on-site and off-site adoption events Curb your pets – pet waste contributes to pollution in local creeks, streams, rivers.

For CatsFor Dogs Adoption Fee$25Adoption Fee$25 County License$5County License$5 Microchip$15Microchip$15 Leukemia/Aids Test $20Heartworm$15 Rabies Shot$20Rabies Shot$20 Distemper Shot$20Distemper Shot$10 Bordetella Shot$10 Spay/Neuter$45Spay/Neuter$100 Total$150$200 PET ADOPTIONS

SPAY-A-DAY KEEPS THE LITTER AWAY Free spay/neutering services provided to low- income residents at no cost You must apply using the Spay/Neuter grant application Pets who receive spay/neuter service must have current rabies vaccinations Pets who do not have current rabies vaccinations will receive them at no cost

COAL TAR SEALANT BAN Effective July 1, 2015 Illegal to sell, use, or permit the use of coal tar products on property in Prince George’s County Violators are subject to a $1000 fine

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY IS #1 IN MD

WHAT IS THIS?

SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING

REVIVING WATERSHEDS, CLEANING UP COMMUNITIES

CLEAN SWEEP TARGET AREAS College Heights Cool Springs Hampshire Village Holly Hill Manor White Oak Manor College Heights Cool Springs Hampshire Village Holly Hill Manor White Oak Manor Birchwood City Coral Hills Hillcrest Terrace Suitland Manor Birchwood City Coral Hills Hillcrest Terrace Suitland Manor Beacon Heights East Pines Riverdale Heights Riverdale Woods Templeton Manor Beacon Heights East Pines Riverdale Heights Riverdale Woods Templeton Manor Carmody Hills Kentland Palmer Park Rolling Ridge Wilburn Estates Carmody Hills Kentland Palmer Park Rolling Ridge Wilburn Estates

OUTCOME: CLEANER COMMUNITIES, CLEANER WATERWAYS

STORM DRAIN STENCILING PROGRAM Help us prevent water pollution by: – Organizing your neighbors for support – Volunteering to stencil storm drains in your neighborhood – Call DoE (301) to start your project

Arbor Day Every Day provides schools with native trees and shrubs for volunteer plantings. DoE increases the County’s tree canopy, educates our kids and beautifies schoolyards.

Plant native trees or shrubs in public or private spaces Funds to community groups or municipalities Community groups can receive $5000 & municipalities can receive $10000 Call for more information

CLEAN WATER PROGRAM Federal mandate, Watershed Protection & Restoration Program Allows Prince Georges County to revitalize, grow green, and create jobs You can receive up to a 100% reduction in your Clean Water fees based on retrofits or financial hardships

CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP The Nations first public-private partnership (P3) initiative called the Clean Water Partnership (CWP). Supports local job creation, minority business hiring and boost long-term economic growth, and provide career training and mentoring The County and Corvias will work to install rain barrels, stormwater filter devices and treat 15,000 acres of impermeable surface over a decade

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