Maryland and Other State Programs Highlighted at Glasgow Global Summit I had the honor of representing Maryland, the Hogan Administration, and MDE at the annual global summit on climate change, known as COP26 (Conference of the Parties for the 26th year) in Glasgow, Scotland, November 7-10. What an opportunity to learn and engage Read the Rest…
WJZ-TV: Maryland Zoo Replaces Diesel-Powered Shuttles With All-Electric Fleet Stop by the Maryland Zoo sometime soon and you’ll notice a new fleet of shuttles is now available to cart visitors around the park. The zoo announced this week it has replaced its diesel-powered shuttles with three all-electric vehicles, a move that will not only save Read the Rest…
Maryland Commission on Climate Change Issues Annual Report Report includes more than 50 recommendations for improving mitigation, sequestration, adaptation, resilience, education, Building Energy Transition Plan BALTIMORE (Nov. 16, 2021) – The Maryland Commission on Climate Change has issued its annual report to Governor Larry Hogan and the General Assembly. The “2021 Annual Report and Building Read the Rest…
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ISSUES STORMWATER PERMITS FOR LARGE MARYLAND JURISDICTIONS, ADVANCES CLIMATE RESILIENCY AND EQUITY Clean Water Act Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits issued for Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Montgomery counties; MDE releases plan to modernize stormwater regulations in the face of climate change BALTIMORE (Nov. 5, 2021) – The Read the Rest…
Md. Environment Sec. Grumbles to Attend Key Global Climate Conference in Scotland BALTIMORE (November 4, 2021) — Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles will attend and participate in key events of the annual global summit on climate change, known as COP26 (Conference of the Parties for the 26th year) in Glasgow, Scotland, November Read the Rest…
Board of Public Works approves funding for safe and reliable drinking water and energy-saving climate progressGrants and loans will reduce energy consumption and save money BALTIMORE (Nov. 3, 2021) – The Maryland Board of Public Works in Annapolis approved more than $3.7 million in grants and loans today to improve a drinking water system and Read the Rest…
MARYLAND HIGHLIGHTS LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK Significant progress has been made in reducing illnesses, but one case is one too many BALTIMORE (Oct. 25, 2021) – In commemoration of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Maryland Department of the Environment, together with the Maryland Department of Health and the Department of Housing and Community Development, urges Read the Rest…
Board of Public Works approves funding for Ellicott City climate resiliency and the Chesapeake BayGrants will help protect Ellicott City from flooding BALTIMORE (Oct. 20, 2021) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $2 million in grants today to better control stormwater runoff and help protect Ellicott City from flooding. The board Read the Rest…
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ISSUES FIRST FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY FOR PFAS Recommended limits issued for three species caught in Piscataway Creek as part of Maryland’s comprehensive response to risks BALTIMORE (Oct. 15, 2021) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has issued its first fish consumption advisory based on levels of a chemical compound Read the Rest…
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ACTS TO ADVANCE CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY AT REDEVELOPMENT SITES Public comment welcomed on proposed regulation to waive cleanup program fees for sites slated for green energy projects; proposal stems from governor’s task force recommendation and legislation BALTIMORE (Oct. 8, 2021) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is moving Read the Rest…