Monthly Archive:: October 2016
Daily Record: Advocates spread the word about lead-paint testing
Lead poisoning prevention, News stories
Oct 26, 2016
Shana Boscak is overwhelmed with feelings — “guilt and anger and a lot of shame” and a little luck — as she holds her son, Zoltan, and introduces the happy, smiling baby as a “lead-poisoned child.” Zoltan’s elevated lead levels were discovered after mandatory lead testing at his one-year
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Governor Hogan, Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases
Oct 25, 2016
For Immediate Release: October 25, 2016 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Governor Larry Hogan Announces Lead Poisoning Prevention Week ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today issued a statewide proclamation declaring Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Maryland. In October 2015, Governor Hogan announced a new Lead Testing
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eMDE – Clean & Green Ports and more
eMDE
Oct 24, 2016
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Clean & Green Ports partnership continues to grow Funding awarded to Maryland Port Administration to revamp locomotives and cargo equipment to further clean air The Clean and Green Ports agreement has been responsible for significant air quality improvements in the area
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WJZ: Clearing the Air at the Port
Clean Air, News stories
Oct 21, 2016
BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ)– Clearing the air, literally. More changes are coming to the Port of Baltimore in an effort to keep it environmentally friendly for the future… Read the entire article.
For the Record – October
For the Record
Oct 19, 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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Herald-Mail: Officials break ground on upgrades to Washington County sewage plant
News stories, Secretary Grumbles, Wastewater
Oct 19, 2016
The same day as the 44th anniversary of the EPA’s Clean Water Act, Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles said Washington County continues to prove itself as an environmental leader — locally, regionally and beyond… Read the entire article.
Maryland counties meet funding requirements to reduce stormwater pollution
Governor Hogan, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Stormwater
Oct 18, 2016
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Maryland counties meet funding requirements to reduce stormwater pollution 9 Counties, Baltimore City Put Forward Plans without State Mandate Baltimore, MD (October 18, 2016) – Maryland’s largest jurisdictions have met their requirements under state law to develop financing plans to reduce polluted stormwater
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Portion of Anne Arundel County waterway opened for shellfish harvesting
Press releases, Public Health, Seafood/Aquaculture
Oct 11, 2016
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Portion of Anne Arundel County waterway opened for shellfish harvesting Bacteria levels decrease; portion of Parish Creek approved for harvesting Baltimore, MD (October 11, 2016) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has reclassified a portion of a southern Anne Arundel County waterway
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Bay Restoration, Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Oct 05, 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 Loans will improve wastewater infrastructure, reduce pollution Baltimore, MD (October 5, 2016) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $9 million in funding today to improve water
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