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Maryland Department of the Environment’s Assistant Secretary of Environmental Justice Honored with “Impact” Award

Atkinson has spearheaded effort to better collaborate and inform communities disproportionately impacted by pollution BALTIMORE (September 15, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is proud to announce that Assistant Secretary Aneca Atkinson has received a special “impact” award from the Center for Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health Powering Communities (CEEJH). The organization,  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $11 Million in Flood Resilience and Habitat Restoration Funding for Baltimore City

Infrastructure investments support climate adaptation, shoreline protection, local jobs, and environmental justice in South Baltimore BALTIMORE (August 6, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works today approved up to $11 million in funding for a major flood protection and habitat restoration project in South Baltimore, supporting local jobs, reducing flood risks, and restoring vital  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Issues New Stormwater Permit for Transportation, Expanding Green Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities

Expanded permit requirements and additional actions advance climate resilience, clean water goals, and healthy communities BALTIMORE (August 22, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today released the next five-year stormwater discharge permit for the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), designed to deliver economic opportunities for communities, cleaner waterways,  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Revokes 1,400 Lead Paint Inspection Certificates Issued by Suspended Inspector to Protect Children and Families

Ensuring Kids are Free from Lead Exposure Helps Them Stay Healthy and Ready to Learn, Thrive, and Succeed in School and Life BALTIMORE (July 31, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is invalidating more than 1,400 lead inspection certificates across the state, requiring any tenant-occupied rental properties to be reinspected for lead paint  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Issues Most Protective Permit With New Pollution Controls for CSX Coal Facility in Response to Community Concerns

Company Required to Construct Windscreen to Limit Dust BALTIMORE (July 29, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today issued a new operating permit for the CSX Transportation coal facility in Curtis Bay. The new permit is one of the most stringent in state history, requiring additional measures to control dust and protect the  Read the Rest…

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Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Environmental Justice for Communities Burdened by Pollution

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore yesterday signed an executive order establishing a more unified approach to promoting environmental justice in Maryland. The Valuing Opportunity, Inclusion, and Community Equity order will help foster a whole-of-government approach to advance meaningful engagement with communities that have historically borne a disproportionate burden of environmental pollution. “Every Marylander deserves  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $27 Million in Clean Water Infrastructure Funding for Baltimore City and Kent, Prince George’s, Somerset Counties

Infrastructure investments part of $400 million supporting hundreds of local jobs, higher property values, public safety BALTIMORE (July 16, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works today approved more than $27 million in funding to support water infrastructure projects in Baltimore City and Kent, Prince George’s, Somerset Counties that create jobs and enhance flood  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $26 Million in Clean Water Infrastructure Funding for Safer, Cleaner, More Competitive Communities

Infrastructure investments part of $400 million supporting hundreds of local jobs, higher property values, clean water and renewable energy goals BALTIMORE (July 2, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works today approved more than $26 million in funding to support water infrastructure, jobs and renewable energy projects across the state. “These projects are about  Read the Rest…

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U.S. Climate Alliance Governors Launch Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to Expand Americans’ Access to Newer and Cleaner Vehicles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Climate Alliance announced the launch of the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition by 11 of its member governors to sustain America’s transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, support U.S. automotive manufacturers and workers, and preserve states’ clean air authority. Alongside the launch, the Alliance announced the availability of resources  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces Clean Water Funding for Talbot, Frederick, and Prince George’s Counties

Infrastructure investments of nearly $20 million support local jobs, improve property values BALTIMORE (May 8, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved nearly $20 million in funding to support major water infrastructure improvement projects in Talbot, Frederick, and Prince George’s counties. “These projects support hundreds of jobs and modern infrastructure to make  Read the Rest…

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