South Carroll High School Student Wins Top Prize; Annual Awards Promote Recycling, Creativity among Students BALTIMORE, MD (Nov. 22, 2024) – Hayley Boore, a student at South Carroll High School, won the grand prize at the Maryland Department of the Environment’s 23nd annual “Rethink Recycling” Sculpture Contest today at Montgomery Park in Baltimore City. The Read the Rest…
Water conservation encouraged; Area served by Baltimore City public water system still showing normal conditions BALTIMORE (Nov. 18, 2024) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is issuing drought watches and warnings across the state and urging citizens and businesses to reduce water usage when possible. This follows six months of lower-than-average rainfall and virtually Read the Rest…
Multi-agency program encourages individuals and businesses to plant trees to reduce air pollution and meet climate goals BALTIMORE (Nov. 13, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Environment’s “5 Million Trees” campaign has been named a MUSE Creative Awards Gold Winner recognizing outstanding advertising. The Service Shop Marketing Agency, a contractor for the department, developed a Read the Rest…
COP29 presents opportunity to highlight Maryland climate progress, build international partnerships BALTIMORE (Nov. 8, 2024) — Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain will attend the annual global summit on climate change known as COP29 (29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov. Read the Rest…
Funding supports transition from diesel buses to electric for cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions BALTIMORE (Oct. 29, 2024) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is now accepting applications for $3 million in state grants to purchase new electric school buses. Each grant will provide funding for the replacement of a diesel bus with Read the Rest…
Oct. 20-26 is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week; Maryland celebrates pioneering law BALTIMORE (Oct. 21, 2024) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today celebrated the 30th anniversary of the law establishing the state’s lead poisoning prevention program by connecting families with assistance at the Eutaw Meridian Park Community Day and Resource Fair in Baltimore. Maryland’s Read the Rest…
Requires regular water quality testing in Jones Falls, investigation into source of discharges, and corrective actions including possible demolition of facility BALTIMORE (Sept. 25, 2024) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain and Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a $1.1 million settlement with the Fleischmann’s Vinegar Company for unauthorized discharges Read the Rest…
Sessions set for Eastern Shore, Western Maryland to hear ideas from the community on permit renewal to be issued next year BALTIMORE (Sept. 12, 2024) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced a series of four listening sessions will be held in Princess Anne, Easton, Frederick and virtually to receive public input on Read the Rest…
Developer, Homebuilder Contractor Directed to Restore Damage to Waterways BALTIMORE (Sept. 6, 2024) – The Office of the Attorney General today, on behalf of the Maryland Department of the Environment, filed a complaint in Harford County Circuit Court against a developer, homebuilder, and contractor for multiple water pollution violations. The complaint asks the court to Read the Rest…
Failure to obtain permits and install controls resulted in increased emissions of ground-level ozone pollutant; Agreement includes penalty, requirements to reduce carbon emissions, environmental projects for the City of Salisbury BALTIMORE (July 31, 2024) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain and Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a $12 million Read the Rest…