Carroll County Times: ‘The kids are so creative’: Carroll County high school students show art made with recycled materials at state contest
News stories, Recycling
Nov 21, 2022
For some Carroll County high school students, one person’s junk can be part of an art student’s sculpture. Several county students created sculptures made from recycled materials and competed against exhibits made by students across the state at the Maryland Department of the Environment in Baltimore on Friday morning.
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MDE honors student artists at 21st Annual ‘Rethink Recycling’ Sculpture Contest
Press releases, Recycling, Uncategorized
Nov 18, 2022
MDE honors student artists at 21st Annual ‘Rethink Recycling’ Sculpture ContestSuitland High’s Jones wins top prize; Annual awards promote recycling, creativity among students BALTIMORE, MD (November 18, 2022) – Samadhi Aurelia Jones, a student at Suitland High School in Prince George’s County, won the grand prize of an iPad
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Bay Restoration, Clean Water, Climate change, Press releases
Nov 16, 2022
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake BayGrants will reduce pollution and flooding risks, protect public health BALTIMORE (Nov. 16, 2022) – The Maryland Board of Public Works in Annapolis approved more than $12 million in grants today to reduce water pollution and flooding risks.The
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Maryland Commission on Climate Change Presents Recommendations to Pursue Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reductions while Growing Jobs and the Economy
Climate change, Press releases
Nov 16, 2022
Maryland Commission on Climate Change Presents Recommendations to Pursue Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reductions while Growing Jobs and the Economy BALTIMORE (Nov. 16, 2022) – The Maryland Commission on Climate Change (MCCC) has issued its annual report to Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland General Assembly. The 2022 MCCC annual
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MDE issues immediate closure to shellfish harvesting in portion of St. Mary’s River
Clean Water, Fish and shellfish program, Press releases, Public Health
Nov 02, 2022
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ISSUES IMMEDIATE CLOSURE TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING IN PORTION OF ST. MARY’S RIVER BALTIMORE (Nov. 2, 2022) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has issued an order immediately closing a portion of the St. Mary’s River to shellfish harvesting following a report of damage
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5 Million Maryland Trees for Climate Progress
Climate change, Press releases, Public Health
Nov 02, 2022
5 MILLION MARYLAND TREES FOR CLIMATE PROGRESS New plan provides roadmap for achieving ambitious tree-planting goal to reduce carbon in the atmosphere and combat climate change while providing additional benefits; effort supports equity, targets tree planting in underserved urban communities BALTIMORE (Nov. 2, 2022) – A commission chaired by
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Maryland Surpasses 2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goal
Climate change, Press releases, Uncategorized
Oct 25, 2022
Maryland Surpasses 2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goal Publishes 2030 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report BALTIMORE (October 25, 2022) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) submitted the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions in Maryland: A Progress Report to Governor Hogan and the legislature. The report highlights progress made since
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Maryland Highlights Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases, Uncategorized
Oct 24, 2022
MARYLAND HIGHLIGHTS LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEKNew action level, demonstrated effectiveness of universal testing provide health protection for Maryland children; Significant progress has been made in reducing illnesses, but one case is one too many BALTIMORE (Oct. 24, 2022) – In commemoration of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Maryland Department
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Board of Public Works approves funding for improvements to water system
Drinking water, Press releases, Uncategorized
Oct 12, 2022
Board of Public Works approves funding for improvements to water system BALTIMORE (Oct. 12, 2022) – The Maryland Board of Public Works in Annapolis approved funding of more than half a million dollars today for improvements to a water distribution system in Frederick County. The board is composed of
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Public Health, Stormwater, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Sep 14, 2022
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution and flooding risks, protect public health BALTIMORE (Sept. 14, 2022) – The Maryland Board of Public Works in Annapolis approved more than $10 million in grants and loans today to
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