Existing Permit Extended to Receive Community Feedback BALTIMORE (March 5, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is seeking public input on the renewal of the general permit for composting facilities. As part of the Department’s commitment to sustainable waste management and community transparency, a hybrid public meeting will be held on March Read the Rest…
Policy Aims to Communicate Better With Citizens Living Near Industrial Facilities BALTIMORE (March 3, 2026) — The Maryland Department of the Environment today released a new document, “Public Participation: A Guide for Applicants Seeking Environmental Permits,” and invited stakeholders, community groups, regulated companies and the public to submit comments. The guide will enhance transparency and Read the Rest…
Precautionary Harvesting Closure to be Lifted March 10; Water Quality Monitoring Ongoing BALTIMORE (February 25, 2026) — The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today announced the results of recent water quality monitoring by the State that continue to show no evidence that shellfish harvesting waters of the Potomac River are affected by the Potomac Read the Rest…
Maryland Supporting Regional Response to Potomac Interceptor Break Since January to Restore Service and Keep Our Waterways ProtectedBaltimore, MD (February 20, 2026) — On January 19, a section of the Potomac Interceptor—a large sewer pipe that is owned and maintained by D.C. Water—experienced a breach along the Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, Maryland. Since Read the Rest…
BALTIMORE, MD – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that Rodney Barkley, a Maryland-certified Lead Paint Inspector and principal operator of Green Environmental, LLC, was sentenced to 5 years, all suspended, and 2 years of supervised probation by the Honorable Judge Sylvester Cox in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Barkley pleaded guilty on October 3, Read the Rest…
Funding approved for improvements at Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant and connecting homes on Southern Kent Island to public sewer lines BALTIMORE (January 28, 2026) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced the Board of Public Works has approved more than $29 million in new funding to support two major clean water initiatives: improvements Read the Rest…
BALTIMORE, MD (December 26, 2025) – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain announced today that the Circuit Court for Frederick County has entered a Consent Decree between the Maryland Department of the Environment (Department), D.M. Bowman, Inc., (Bowman) Day and Sons, Inc., (Day and Sons) and The Potomac Read the Rest…
Mercedes Accused of Misleading Consumers Regarding Vehicle Emissions in Violation of Maryland Consumer Protection and Environmental Laws BALTIMORE, MD – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a $149,673,750 settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Group AG resolving allegations the companies engaged in and facilitated cheating diesel emissions tests, misleading consumers, and causing dangerous and Read the Rest…
Mission is to identify efficiencies and improve affordability BALTIMORE (December 22, 2025) – A new 13-member Baltimore regional work group has been formed to come up with a better governance structure for water systems to fit the modern needs and better serve ratepayers. The Baltimore region’s water and wastewater systems are used by Baltimore City, Read the Rest…
More than 555,330 Added in FY2025 Toward 2031 Goal BALTIMORE (December 17, 2025) – Maryland’s 5 Million Trees program has reached more than 1.5 million native trees planted, marking a major milestone and reflecting strong momentum toward reaching the state’s ambitious goal of planting 5 million trees by 2031. More than 555,330 trees were planted Read the Rest…