Monthly Archive:: March 2017
Department of the Environment Develops Guidelines for Reuse of Dredged Material
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Wetlands
Mar 30, 2017
MEDIA CONTACTS: MDE: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov MPA: Richard Scher (410) 385-4480 rscher@marylandports.com Department of the Environment Develops Guidelines for Reuse of Dredged Material Draft guidance developed in collaboration with Md. Dept.of Transportation’s Port Administration, designed to encourage private sector innovation; public meeting set Baltimore, MD (March 30,
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eMDE – ICYMI: Gov. Hogan Supports Fracking Ban
eMDE
Mar 21, 2017
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Gov. Hogan Supports Fracking Ban In case you missed it: Governor Larry Hogan announced his support for a ban against hydraulic fracturing in Maryland. In an announcement Friday, Governor Hogan noted that the Maryland Department of the Environment has proposed
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Baltimore Sun: Hogan announces support for fracking ban in Maryland
News stories, Secretary Grumbles
Mar 20, 2017
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday he supports banning fracking, a surprise revelation that could make Maryland one of the first states to ban the controversial method of drilling for natural gas. The Republican governor said passing legislation to prohibit fracking was “an important initiative to safeguard our environment. Read
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For the Record – March
For the Record
Mar 16, 2017
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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WFMD: Frederick County Placed Under Drought Warning
Drought, News stories
Mar 15, 2017
Baltimore, Md (KM). The water situation in Frederick County and surrounding jurisdictions has become very serious. The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a drought warning for central Maryland, which includes not only Frederick County, but Carroll, Howard, Montgomery, Baltimore and Cecil Counties. “We’re encouraging citizens and businesses
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Drought Warning Issued for Central Maryland
Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Water conservation
Mar 09, 2017
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Drought Warning Issued for Central Maryland Continuing lack of precipitation leads to below-normal stream flows and declining groundwater levels in Central Maryland; Eastern Maryland in “watch” status Baltimore, MD (March 9, 2017) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today issued a drought
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WMDT: Board of Public Works approves Chesapeake Bay funds
Chesapeake Bay, News stories
Mar 09, 2017
BALTIMORE, Md. – The Chesapeake will be getting a healthy injection of funds to help restore and renovate the bay. Funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay were approved Wednesday by the Board of Public Works – made up of Governor Hogan, Treasurer Nancy Kopp and Comptroller Peter
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Clean Water, Press releases
Mar 08, 2017
MEDIA CONTACTS: 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 wastewater infrastructure Baltimore, MD (March 8, 2017) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $34 million in grants and loans
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Anne Arundel Co. Waterway Reclassified to Restrict Shellfish Harvesting
Press releases, Seafood/Aquaculture
Mar 06, 2017
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Anne Arundel Co. Waterway Reclassified to Restrict Shellfish Harvesting Baltimore, MD (March 6, 2017) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is closing a portion of a waterway in Anne Arundel County for shellfish harvesting. About 172 acres of the South River have
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