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Governor Wes Moore and European Union Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė Co-host Inaugural Forum on Circular Economy in Annapolis

Maryland has nation-leading extended producer responsibility initiative to cut waste and generate 2,000 jobs ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 29, 2025) – Governor Wes Moore today hosted representatives from the European Union, Maryland business executives and policy experts for the first-ever Circular Economy Forum. The forum, co-hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to the United  Read the Rest…

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Board of Public Works Advances $18.2 Million Toward Extended North Tunnel Flood Mitigation Project in Howard County

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works today advanced $18.2 million in funding for the Extended North Tunnel flood mitigation project in Howard County and nearly $5 million for water infrastructure projects in Calvert, Cecil, Talbot, and Kent counties. The projects will create hundreds of construction jobs and help communities  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Awards $5 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

New investments expand access to EV charging in Baltimore City, the Eastern Shore, and Western Maryland, provide economic benefits to businesses and drivers BALTIMORE (October 21, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced more than $5 million in grants to support the installation of electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces Series of Events for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Goal is to Empower Parents with Information Needed to Protect Children BALTIMORE (October 20, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced a series of events for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health  and the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative to spread awareness about reducing lead exposure.  Read the Rest…

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Public Comment and Hearings Set on New Statewide Animal Feeding Operations Permit

October hearings set for Eastern Shore, Southern Maryland, Western Maryland and Online BALTIMORE (October 7, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today announced that a series of public meetings will be held to hear comments from farmers, the public and advocates on a new draft statewide animal feeding operations permit. “This is  Read the Rest…

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Governor Moore Announces Historic Conowingo Dam Agreement to Promote Landmark Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts and Supercharge $3.2 Billion Bay Economy

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced a historic agreement with Constellation Energy to fund and implement operational improvements and environmental projects at the Conowingo Dam. The commitments—valued at more than $340 million and negotiated in partnership with Waterkeepers Chesapeake and Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association—will meet enforceable water quality standards by mitigating the impacts  Read the Rest…

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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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