Secretary Grumbles’ U.S. Senate testimony
Clean Water, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Jan 13, 2020
Maryland Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles testified Jan. 8 before the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington. The hearing was entitled, “The Nonpoint Source Management Program Under the Clean Water Act: Perspectives from States.” For video and
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For the Record – December
For the Record
Jan 09, 2020
For The Record: MDE Permits, Licenses, Certifications Applications and Issuances The following are partial lists by county of permit, license, and certification applications and issuances as well as other permitting activity at the Maryland Department of the Environment. For more information on these permits, please contact Amanda Degen at
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases
Jan 08, 2020
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants will reduce pollution, improve water quality BALTIMORE (January 8, 2020) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $4.7 million in grants today to reduce pollution and improve water quality. The Board is
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eMDE – A Green 2019 in Review
eMDE, Secretary Grumbles
Dec 31, 2019
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT A Green 2019 in Review Our state witnessed steady progress on the environmental front in 2019, with key milestones and initiatives to protect and restore the health and well-being of all Marylanders. Highlights included regional environmental collaborations for global
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Md. Environment Sec. Grumbles Attends Key Global Climate Conference in Spain
Climate change, Governor Hogan, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Dec 16, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: Mark Shaffer (410) 537-3003 mark.shaffer1@maryland.gov Md. Environment Sec. Grumbles Attends Key Global Climate Conference in Spain Delegation of U.S. states delivers on bipartisanship and ocean stewardship BALTIMORE, MD (December 13, 2019) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles attended and participated throughout the
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases
Dec 04, 2019
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay BALTIMORE (Dec. 4, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $3.6 million in grants today to reduce pollution and improve water quality. The board is composed of Governor Larry Hogan, Treasurer
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Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles honors student artists at 18th annual Rethink Recycling Sculpture Contest
Press releases, Recycling, Uncategorized
Nov 22, 2019
Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles honors student artists at 18th annual Rethink Recycling Sculpture Contest Annual awards promote recycling and creativity among high school students BALTIMORE, MD (November 22, 2019) – Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles presented a grand prize and prizes to eight other student winners today at the department’s
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Chesapeake Bay Magazine: New Fish Consumption Warning Signs at Some Md. Waterways
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, News stories, Public Health, Uncategorized
Nov 21, 2019
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is sending a clear message about the safety of some Baltimore County waterways, providing the county with new metal signs to alert people about fish consumption advisories. . . . Currently there are consumption advisories in more than seven waterways including the
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For the Record – November
For the Record
Nov 16, 2019
For The Record: MDE Permits, Licenses, Certifications Applications and Issuances The following are partial lists by county of permit, license, and certification applications and issuances as well as other permitting activity at the Maryland Department of the Environment. For more information on these permits, please contact Amanda Degen at
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eMDE – Autumn Glory
eMDE, Secretary Grumbles
Nov 13, 2019
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Autumn Glory October delivered not only brilliant colors — see Garrett County, home of the annual Autumn Glory Festival — but also significant initiatives for the environment in Maryland and its neighboring states, far and wide. The month began with
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