Media Contact: Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov 410-537-3003 Board of Public Works approves funding for Clean Water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution, improve water quality, conserve water BALTIMORE, MD (February 18, 2015) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $13 million in funding today to upgrade a wastewater treatment plant, Read the Rest…
The new year will bring an expansion of the state’s lead exposure prevention program to homes built between 1950 and 1978. Read the article here.
The Maryland Department of the Environment has introduced a 25-year zero-waste plan in an effort to reduce the amount of trash in the state. Read the entire article and watch the video.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT MARKS 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, URGES MARYLANDERS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT OUR WATER SUPPLIES MDE celebrates landmark public health legislation, issues reminder on the value of drinking water in our daily lives BALTIMORE, MD (December 16, 2014) – The Maryland Department Read the Rest…
MEDIA CONTACT: Jay Apperson(410) 537-3003jay.apperson@maryland.gov Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Clean Water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loan will reduce pollution, improve water quality BALTIMORE, MD (Dec. 3, 2014) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $7 million in funding today to upgrade a wastewater treatment plant and reduce water pollution. Read the Rest…
MEDIA CONTACTS: MDE: Jay Apperson(410) 537-3003jay.apperson@maryland.gov DNR: Karis King410-260-8001karis.king@maryland.gov MARYLAND MARCELLUS SHALE SAFE DRILLING INITIATIVE DRAFT FINAL REPORT RECOMMENDS PERMITTING NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT UNDER NEW COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY RULES Science-based proposal recommends adoption of strongest, most comprehensive protection rules in the nation BALTIMORE, MD (November 25, 2014) – Reflecting extensive consultation with Read the Rest…
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson Adrienne Diaczok (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov adrienne.diaczok@maryland.gov Department of the Environment now accepting applications for 2015 Environmental Science Student Award and Internship Program Winner will receive a paid internship with the Department during summer 2015 BALTIMORE, MD (November 21, 2014) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is now accepting applications for the Read the Rest…
Randy Mosier with the Maryland Department of the Environment has tips to safely handle heating wood for the winter. Read the entire article and watch the video.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay AppersonAdrienne Diaczok (410) 537-3003jay.apperson@maryland.govadrienne.diaczok@maryland.gov **Social Media Release** Maryland Department of the Environment awards Grand Prize for “Beautiful Bird” at “Rethink Recycling” Contest Annual contest promotes recycling and creativity among high school students BALTIMORE, MD (November 14, 2014) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today awarded prizes for artwork depicting a Read the Rest…
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay AppersonAdrienne Diaczok (410) 537-3003jay.apperson@maryland.govadrienne.diaczok@maryland.gov **Media Advisory** Maryland Department of the Environment to present “Rethink Recycling” sculpture contest award Maryland high school students to display their unique recycled art BALTIMORE, MD (November 13, 2014) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will host the 13th annual “Rethink Recycling” Sculpture Contest for Maryland Read the Rest…