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Archive for January, 2019

Department of the Environment to Monitor Air Near Poultry Houses

MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov   Department of the Environment to Monitor Air Near Poultry Houses Maryland using science-based partnerships to answer questions about air quality near Eastern Shore poultry operations   BALTIMORE, MD (January 29, 2019) – The Maryland Department of the Environment will sample the air from newly installed monitoring stations on  Read the Rest…

WBAL: State Officials Tout Progress In Reducing Road Salt Use

As Maryland deals with snow, all that road salt has to go somewhere. State environmental officials are working to mitigate the impact on rivers, streams and groundwater. Maryland Department of the Environment officials said Friday they’ve been working with state and local agencies on best practices for salt application, including more precise forecasting, proper salt  Read the Rest…

Governor Larry Hogan Proposes Major Investments for Maryland Environment, Chesapeake Bay

MEDIA CONTACTS: Jason Schellhardt (410) 454-0311 jason.schellhardt@maryland.gov Stephen Schatz (410) 260-8004 stephen.schatz@maryland.gov Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov   Governor Larry Hogan Proposes Major Investments for Maryland Environment, Chesapeake Bay FY 2020 Budget Includes Record Investment in Bay Restoration   ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 18, 2019) – For the fifth year in a row, Governor Larry Hogan has  Read the Rest…

Maryland Reduces Use of Road Salts to Protect the Environment and Public Health

MEDIA CONTACTS: MDE: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov   MDOT SHA: Charlie Gischlar  (410) 454-0311 cgischlar@sha.state.md.us   Maryland Reduces Use of Road Salts to Protect the Environment and Public Health Residents urged to stay safe in winter weather but cut back on salt when possible   BALTIMORE, MD (January 18, 2019) – As winter weather impacts  Read the Rest…

MDE Secretary Grumbles Announces Settlements with Fiat Chrysler and Bosch to Resolve Diesel Cheating Allegations

MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov   MDE Secretary Grumbles Announces Settlements with Fiat Chrysler and Bosch to Resolve Diesel Cheating Allegations Fiat must fix cars, pay consumers, pay substantial penalties; parts supplier Bosch pays for its role in VW and Fiat/Chrysler use of “defeat devices” that concealed illegal levels of harmful emissions; total  Read the Rest…

eMDE: CLEAN AND GREEN IN 2018

THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT CLEAN AND GREEN IN 2018 Out with the old and in with the new, but not before having a quick last look at important state and regional environmental actions over the past year while making a New Year’s resolution for an even cleaner and greener 2019.  Read the Rest…

For the Record – December

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 (410) 537-4120. Applications Received 11/16/2018 –  Read the Rest…

Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay

MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov   Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Funding will reduce pollution and energy consumption   BALTIMORE, MD (January 2, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $46 million in funding today to reduce pollution and save energy. The  Read the Rest…