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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $17 Million in Clean Water Commerce Funding for Cecil, Kent and Charles County Projects

Board of Public Works approves support for projects delivering local jobs and measurable pollution reduction results BALTIMORE (May 20, 2026) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced nearly $17 million for projects to reduce water pollution, improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and support Maryland’s economy through an innovative pay-for-success model. The  Read the Rest…

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Attorney General Brown, MDE Secure $4.1 Million Settlement with Ridgely’s Reserve after Construction Runoff Polluted the Gunpowder River

Settlement Provides Funding for Community-Driven Remediation BALTIMORE, MD – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Secretary Serena McIlwain today announced a $4.1 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit against the Ridgely’s Reserve housing development for water pollution that harmed the Gunpowder River. The settlement with the developer, homebuilder, and  Read the Rest…

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Maryland and Québec Join Forces on Baltimore Climate and Sustainable Mobility Showcase

Partners Sign Agreement to Work Together on Solutions BALTIMORE (May 18, 2026) – The State of Maryland and the Government of Québec today hosted the first-ever Smart & Sustainable Mobility Showcase in Baltimore featuring the latest equipment, vehicles, and technology, from transit vehicles to smart infrastructure. Hosted at the Center for the Built Environment and  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Issues Drought Warning for Large Areas of the State Due to Persistent Rainfall Deficits

No statewide water restrictions; Baltimore City announces voluntary water use restrictions; Warnings in effect for western, central and eastern Maryland, drought watch in southern Maryland BALTIMORE (May 14, 2026) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today announced that large areas of the state are under a drought warning. Baltimore City has issued voluntary  Read the Rest…

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