Monthly Archive:: September 2014
Baltimore Sun: Lead poisoning statistics hold steady, state plans new efforts
Lead poisoning prevention, News stories
Sep 26, 2014
The decades-long decline in lead-poisoned children in Maryland has essentially stalled, but state officials said Thursday they are taking steps in the coming months to address gaps in the marathon effort to eliminate the environmental health threat. Statewide, 2,622 youngsters up to age 6 were found to have harmful
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Share of Lead Poisoning Cases Linked to Properties Not Previously Covered by Maryland Law Grows; Expansion of Properties Covered by the Law Takes Effect in Less Than Three Months
Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases
Sep 25, 2014
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson(410) 537-3003jay.apperson@maryland.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Share of Lead Poisoning Cases Linked to Properties Not Previously Covered by Maryland Law Grows; Expansion of Properties Covered by the Law Takes Effect in Less Than Three Months Department of Environment releases 2013 Childhood Lead Registry report; low number of
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For the Record – September
For the Record
Sep 23, 2014
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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ABC2: Lead poisoning remains a concern for Maryland children
Lead poisoning prevention, News stories
Sep 22, 2014
BALTIMORE – Hundreds of children in Maryland are diagnosed with lead poisoning each year. Thousands more are exposed. All of Baltimore and many parts of Baltimore County are among the most at-risk areas in the state. It’s a very serious condition with the potential to affect children for the
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Baltimore Sun: Sparrows Point owner, government reach cleanup agreement
Brownfields, News stories
Sep 19, 2014
Hopes for redevelopment of the former Sparrows Point steel mill in Baltimore County — and the promise of new jobs — took two giant strides forward Thursday as the land was sold to a new owner who also reached agreement with state and federal environmental agencies on a cleanup
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Actions Clear the Way for Job-Creating Redevelopment at Former Sparrows Point Steelmaking Facility
Governor O'Malley, Press releases, Secretary Summers
Sep 18, 2014
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson(410) 537-3003jay.apperson@maryland.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Actions Clear the Way for Job-Creating Redevelopment at Former Sparrows Point Steelmaking Facility Maryland Department of the Environment and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announce settlements for historic cleanup of Sparrows Point; set the stage for redevelopment and economic revitalization efforts BALTIMORE,
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Maryland Recognizes National Drive Electric Week
Press releases
Sep 16, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Tamara Toles-O’Laughlin 443-306-8149 Jay Apperson 410-537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARYLAND RECOGNIZES NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK State agencies to promote the benefits of driving electric vehicles with outreach and social media campaign using hashtags#MD<3EV! and #EVAmazing. Annapolis, MD (Sept. 16, 2014) – The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) and
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and water conservation
Clean Water, Drinking water, Mining, Press releases, Water conservation
Sep 03, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Jay Apperson 410-537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVES FUNDING FOR CLEAN WATER AND WATER CONSERVATION Grants to support cleanup of Western Maryland rivers affected by “acid mine drainage,” replacement of pipes in leak-prone water system BALTIMORE, MD (Sept. 3, 2014) – The
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Baltimore Sun: Howard County banks on rain gardens to raise awareness of stormwater management
Bay Restoration, Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Stormwater
Sep 02, 2014
Although he was a German major in college, these days Peter Bulka is shoveling dirt to build rain gardens. His colleague, Dave Gondoun, is planning to study cyber security when he starts classes at Howard Community College this fall. But whatever they end up doing, both men, and many
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