eMDE: Ben’s Blog remembering President Bush, rethinking recycling
eMDE, Recycling, Secretary Grumbles
Dec 06, 2018
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Remembering the kinder, gentler, greener side of President George H.W. Bush I’m grieving the loss of our 41st President, an amazing public servant and ambassador of civility, who also had some significant environmental accomplishments for our country and our state
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**Media Advisory** Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan to open Department of the Environment’s 17th annual “Rethink Recycling” sculpture contest
Media Advisory, Recycling
Nov 29, 2018
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov **Media Advisory** Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan to open Department of the Environment’s 17th annual “Rethink Recycling” sculpture contest Maryland high school students to display their unique recycled art BALTIMORE, MD (November 29, 2018) – Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan will
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For the Record – November
For the Record
Nov 20, 2018
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
Nov 14, 2018
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Clean Water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution, energy consumption BALTIMORE, MD (November 14, 2018) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $74 million in grants and loans
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Southern Maryland waterway reclassified for shellfish harvesting
Press releases, Uncategorized
Nov 05, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jay Apperson 410-537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov SOUTHERN MARYLAND WATERWAY RECLASSIFIED FOR SHELLFISH HARVESTING Portion of Wicomico River in Charles, St. Mary’s counties closed to harvesting BALTIMORE (Nov. 5, 2018) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has reclassified a portion of the Wicomico River in Charles
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Water unites all, including Maryland and Israel
eMDE, Lead poisoning prevention, Secretary Grumbles, Water conservation
Oct 30, 2018
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Water unites all, including Maryland and Israel When so many around the world these days are focused on division and hatred, it’s reassuring to see unity and friendship spring forth, particularly when the purpose of the partnership is to sustain
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WJZ: Lead Poisoning In Maryland Drops To Lowest Recorded Levels
Lead poisoning prevention, Uncategorized
Oct 25, 2018
A report from the Maryland Department of the Environment shows that childhood lead poisoning cases in Maryland dropped to its lowest levels last year. Details in the 2017 Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance report released Tuesday showed that less than 0.3 percent of children tested across Maryland showed blood lead
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Lead poisoning in Maryland drops to lowest recorded levels, testing increases dramatically under state initiative
Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases
Oct 23, 2018
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Lead poisoning in Maryland drops to lowest recorded levels, testing increases dramatically under state initiative Governor Larry Hogan proclaims Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Maryland BALTIMORE, MD (October 23, 2018) – Childhood lead poisoning cases in Maryland decreased last year to
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For the Record – October
For the Record
Oct 18, 2018
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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St. Mary’s County waterway reclassified for shellfish harvesting
Press releases, Seafood/Aquaculture
Oct 15, 2018
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov St. Mary’s County waterway reclassified for shellfish harvesting St. Patrick Creek reclassified as “conditionally approved” BALTIMORE, MD (October 15, 2018) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has reclassified a tributary to St. Clements Bay in St. Mary’s County for shellfish
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