Monthly Archive:: April 2016
eMDE – Ben’s Blog: Thoughts from Sec. Grumbles
Conowingo Dam, eMDE, Governor Hogan, Secretary Grumbles
Apr 29, 2016
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT The environment was a big winner in the recently concluded 2016 General Assembly session. A proposal to establish more ambitious greenhouse gas reduction requirements – with a net economic benefit to Maryland – gained strong bipartisan support and was among
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Governor Hogan, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Apr 27, 2016
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Baltimore, MD (April 27, 2016) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $44 million in grants and loans today to reduce pollution, improve water quality and provide
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Waterways in Somerset, Wicomico counties reclassified for shellfish harvesting
Press releases, Seafood/Aquaculture
Apr 25, 2016
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Waterways in Somerset, Wicomico counties reclassified for shellfish harvesting Portion of Wicomico River opened to harvesting, areas of Big Annemessex River and Hall Creek closed Baltimore, MD (April 25, 2016) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has reclassified three waterways in Somerset
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For the Record – April
For the Record
Apr 22, 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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Maryland Department of the Environment brings its “Waste-Free Lunch Challenge” to Churchville Elementary School in Harford County
Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Apr 20, 2016
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Adrienne Diaczok (410) 537-3003 adrienne.diaczok@maryland.gov Maryland Department of the Environment brings its “Waste-Free Lunch Challenge” to Churchville Elementary School in Harford County Secretary Grumbles joins students for a waste-free lunch Baltimore, MD (April 20, 2016) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben
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EPA, MDE to update public April 21 on Sparrows Point cleanup
EPA, Press releases
Apr 20, 2016
MEDIA CONTACTS: EPA: Roy Seneca (410) 537-3003 seneca.roy@epa.gov MDE: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov EPA, MDE to update public April 21 on Sparrows Point cleanup Philadelphia, PA (April 20, 2016) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will hold a public information meeting
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**Media Advisory** Maryland Department of the Environment to host the Waste-Free Lunch Challenge at Churchville Elementary School in Harford County
Earth Week, Recycling, Zero Waste
Apr 19, 2016
Media contacts: Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov Adrienne Diaczok adrienne.diaczok@maryland.gov 410-537-3003 **Media Advisory** Maryland Department of the Environment to host the Waste-Free Lunch Challenge at Churchville Elementary School in Harford County BALTIMORE, MD (April 18, 2016) – In celebration of Earth Week, the Maryland Department of the Environment will host the
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Bay Journal: Susquehanna lands back on “most endangered rivers” list
Conowingo Dam, News stories
Apr 14, 2016
Federal legislation would limit Maryland’s ability to demand environmental upgrades at Conowingo dam The Conowingo dam has put the Susquehanna River back on American Rivers’ list of the most endangered rivers in the United States. Read the entire article.
MARYLAND GREEN REGISTRY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS; ENTRY DEADLINE APRIL 27
Maryland Green Registry, Press releases
Apr 11, 2016
Media contacts: Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov Adrienne Diaczok adrienne.diaczok@maryland.gov 410-537-3003 MARYLAND GREEN REGISTRY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS; ENTRY DEADLINE APRIL 27 BALTIMORE, MD (April 11, 2016) – The Maryland Green Registry is accepting applications for the seventh annual Maryland Green Registry Leadership Awards. Interested organizations should submit an application highlighting their sustainable
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Clean Water, Press releases, Uncategorized
Apr 06, 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 for Back River plant upgrade will reduce pollution, improve water quality BALTIMORE, MD (April 6, 2016) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $100 million in
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