Monthly Archive:: March 2016
eMDE- Going green at the ballpark
eMDE
Mar 31, 2016
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Going Green at the Ballpark Opening Day for baseball is just around the corner, and the lush infield turf isn’t all that’s greening at the stadiums that are home to two of Maryland’s pro teams. Recognizing the environmental initiatives that
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For the Record – March
For the Record
Mar 21, 2016
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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Bay Journal: Maryland stormwater permits upheld, rejecting complaints they’re not tough enough
News stories, Secretary Grumbles, Stormwater
Mar 15, 2016
State appeals court sides with state regulators; environmental groups file another suit against EPA over tributary cleanup plans Environmental regulators acted within the law in giving Maryland’s largest localities some leeway in deciding how to reduce polluted runoff from their streets, buildings and parking lots, the state’s highest court
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Maryland High Court upholds permits to reduce stormwater runoff, protect and restore Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Stormwater, Uncategorized
Mar 11, 2016
MEDIA CONTACT: Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov 410-537-3003 Maryland High Court upholds permits to reduce stormwater runoff, protect and restore Chesapeake Bay BALTIMORE, MD (March 11, 2016) – Maryland’s highest court today issued a ruling upholding Department of the Environment permits that regulate and reduce polluted stormwater runoff in the state’s
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Conowingo Dam Report Shows Time is Now for Collaboration, Innovation on Chesapeake Bay Cleanup
Bay Restoration, Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, TMDL, Water Quality Trading
Mar 10, 2016
Conowingo Dam Report Shows Time is Now for Collaboration, Innovation on Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Scouring Nutrients and Sediment May Affect Implementation of Bay Goals March 10, 2016 — A newly finalized report on the Conowingo Dam underscores the urgency of finding innovative multi-state solutions to reduce the water pollution
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Clean Water, Drinking water, Press releases, Uncategorized
Mar 09, 2016
Media contact: 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, improve water quality, improve water infrastructure BALTIMORE, MD (March 9, 2016) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $3.7 million in
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