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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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Maryland Department of the Environment Investigating 32,000-Gallons of Jet Fuel Leaks at Joint Base Andrews

Pipe Isolated and Shut Down; Federal Facility Did Not Properly Report Leaks Over Several Months BALTIMORE (April 13, 2026) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is investigating leaks of roughly 32,000 gallons of jet fuel at the U.S. Air Force’s Joint Base Andrews (JBA) between January and March 2026. The leaking portion of  Read the Rest…

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Attorney General, Maryland Department of Environment Secure $2.2 Million Settlement After Lead Paint from Baltimore Tower Contaminated Surrounding Communities

BALTIMORE, MD — Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Maryland Department of Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain, today announced a $2.2 million settlement and consent decree against the owner of a Baltimore broadcast tower and its contractor after lead paint chips and debris spread across surrounding neighborhoods – reaching parks, playground, and daycares. The settlement resolves  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Recognized by U.S. Green Building Council for Climate Leadership

Building Decarbonization Division honored for organizational excellence BALTIMORE (April 2, 2026) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today announced that its Building Decarbonization Division, part of the Air & Radiation Administration’s Climate Change Program, has received the 2026 U.S. Green Building Council Local Leadership Award for Organizational Excellence in the Maryland market. The  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of Environment Approves Air Permit for Frederick Data Center

Facility is Subject to Continued Oversight Under Clean Air Act BALTIMORE (March 25, 2026) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today issued a final determination approving an air quality permit for Amazon Data Services, Inc., authorizing the installation of emergency backup generators for a new data center campus located at 3250 Digital Drive  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $40 Million Investment in Lead Service Line Replacements

Funding will help modernize infrastructure, protect public health and support jobs in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties BALTIMORE (March 18, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today announced the approval of more than $40 million to accelerate the inventory and replacement of drinking water lines that contain lead in Prince George’s and  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Lifts Precautionary Shellfish Harvesting Closure in Potomac River

Three weeks of water quality sampling show no effects from Potomac Interceptor collapse; Fishing is encouraged in Prince George’s County and points south BALTIMORE (March 10, 2026) — The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today announced that a precautionary shellfish harvesting closure in a portion of the Potomac River has been lifted. The closure  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Opens Public Comment Period for New Composting Facility General Permit

Existing Permit Extended to Receive Community Feedback BALTIMORE (March 5, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is seeking public input on the renewal of the general permit for composting facilities. As part of the Department’s commitment to sustainable waste management and community transparency, a hybrid public meeting will be held on March  Read the Rest…

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Department of the Environment Seeks Public Comment on New Guide for Community Outreach and Participation

Policy Aims to Communicate Better With Citizens Living Near Industrial Facilities BALTIMORE (March 3, 2026) — The Maryland Department of the Environment today released a new document, “Public Participation: A Guide for Applicants Seeking Environmental Permits,” and invited stakeholders, community groups, regulated companies and the public to submit comments. The guide will enhance transparency and  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Releases Latest Sampling Results Maintaining Positive Shellfish Conditions After Potomac Interceptor Spill

Precautionary Harvesting Closure to be Lifted March 10; Water Quality Monitoring Ongoing BALTIMORE (February 25, 2026) — The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today announced the results of recent water quality monitoring by the State that continue to show no evidence that shellfish harvesting waters of the Potomac River are affected by the Potomac  Read the Rest…

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