Two Frederick students win ‘Rethink Recycling’ art competition
Secretary Summers, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Nov 24, 2020
Two Frederick students win ‘Rethink Recycling’ art competition BALTIMORE (Nov. 24, 2020) — Two students from Linganore High School in Frederick — Peyton Johnson and Tatum Hart— were online voters’ choices to win this year’s virtual “Rethink Recycling” student art show. Rethink Recycling challenges Maryland high school students to
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Nov 18, 2020
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants will reduce pollution, improve water quality BALTIMORE (November 18, 2020) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $6.5 million in grants today to reduce water pollution and help restore the Chesapeake Bay.
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Maryland Commission on Climate Change Issues Annual Report
Climate change, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Nov 17, 2020
Maryland Commission on Climate Change Issues Annual ReportIndependent commission outlines various proposals and recommendations BALTIMORE (November 16, 2020) – The Maryland Commission on Climate Change (Commission) today issues its 2020 Annual Report to Governor Hogan and the General Assembly. The Commission adopted the report at its quarterly meeting on
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Maryland finalizes regulations to phase out hydrofluorocarbons and reduce methane emissions
Climate change, Press releases
Nov 13, 2020
Maryland finalizes regulations to phase out hydrofluorocarbons and reduce methane emissions Maryland Department of the Environment takes action to reduce potent greenhouse gases BALTIMORE (November 13, 2020) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has finalized regulations to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and reduce methane emissions
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WJZ: Maryland Launches Targeted Wastewater Sampling For COVID-19
News stories, Public Health
Nov 13, 2020
Gov. Larry Hogan announced a statewide initiative Thursday to sample wastewater as an early warning system of a COVID-19 outbreak in vulnerable communities. As part of Maryland’s COVID-19 Sewer Sentinel Initiative, the governor has approved funding of $1 million to sample wastewater for the virus that causes COVID-19 in
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Maryland launches targeted wastewater sampling for coronavirus
Press releases, Public Health, Uncategorized
Nov 12, 2020
MARYLAND LAUNCHES TARGETED WASTEWATER SAMPLING FOR CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 Sewer Sentinel Initiative builds on success of science-based, field-tested pilot program, moves to provide data to detect and respond to outbreaks in vulnerable communities BALTIMORE (Nov. 12, 2020)– Governor Larry Hogan today announced a statewide initiative to sample wastewater as
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Nov 04, 2020
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution, energy consumption BALTIMORE (November 4, 2020) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $86 million in grants and loans today to reduce water pollution and save energy.
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Childhood lead poisoning in Maryland drops as state moves to respond to greater range of cases under more protective standard
Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Oct 26, 2020
Childhood lead poisoning in Maryland drops as state moves to respond to greater range of cases under more protective standard Governor Larry Hogan proclaims Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Maryland BALTIMORE (October 26, 2020) – Childhood lead poisoning cases in Maryland decreased last year to the lowest levels
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Oct 07, 2020
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution, improve drinking water system BALTIMORE (October 7, 2020) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $5.6 million in grants and loans today to reduce water pollution and
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For the Record – September
For the Record, Uncategorized
Oct 07, 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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