Monthly Archive:: February 2015
Additional Areas Closed to Shellfish Harvesting Near Smith Island
Press releases, Seafood/Aquaculture
Feb 24, 2015
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Additional Areas Closed to Shellfish Harvesting Near Smith Island Waters reclassified due to elevated bacteria levels, risk from sewage treatment plants Baltimore, MD (February 24, 2015) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has expanded the area of water closed to shellfish harvesting
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Nominations being accepted for the 38th annual Tawes and Coulter Awards for a Clean Environment
Outreach, Press releases, Volunteer
Feb 24, 2015
Media Contacts: Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov Adrienne Diaczok adrienne.diaczok@maryland.gov 410-537-3003 Nominations being accepted for the 38th annual Tawes and Coulter Awards for a Clean Environment Tawes Award winner’s favorite non-profit group to receive $300 donation in their name; nomination deadline is April 14 BALTIMORE, MD (February 24, 2015) – Nominations are
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For the Record – February
For the Record
Feb 19, 2015
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
Bay Restoration, Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water
Feb 18, 2015
Media Contact: Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov 410-537-3003 Board of Public Works approves funding for Clean Water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution, improve water quality, conserve water BALTIMORE, MD (February 18, 2015) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $13 million in funding today
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WYPR: Sparrows Point: Cleaning Up After A Century Of Making Steel
Brownfields, Land restoration
Feb 10, 2015
The new owners of Sparrows Point have ambitious plans to redevelop the 3,100 acres on the lower east side of Baltimore County. But at the same time, they are beginning a massive cleanup for the industrial site where steel was made for more than a century. Read the rest
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WYPR: IMP: Will Sparrows Point Be An Economic Engine Once More?
Brownfields, News stories
Feb 06, 2015
WYPR’s Fraser Smith and John Lee discuss the work – and the money – that is going into the most valuable piece of real estate in Baltimore County, Sparrows Point. Listen to the entire article.