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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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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $1.7 Million in Community Projects, Progress on Pollution Reduction at Back River and Patapsco River Wastewater Treatment Plants

Less pollution and projects, including a new trash wheel, improve quality of life and support a healthy Bay economy BALTIMORE (April 15, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment, Chesapeake Bay Trust and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott today announced grants for 21 community-driven environmental projects in the region around the state’s two largest wastewater  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Urges Consumers to Make Sustainable Choices for Food Waste Prevention Week

Event Runs from April 7-13 BALTIMORE (April 7, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is urging consumers to make sustainable choices, such as meal planning and composting food scraps, in observance of Food Waste Prevention Week from April 7-13. Wasted food is not just an environmental issue—it’s an economic and social challenge. Food  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of Environment Provides Update on Drought Conditions and Water Conservation Efforts

No statewide restrictions, but conservation urged with warmer weather approaching; Most of state under drought warning, with areas of Central and Western Maryland most impacted BALTIMORE (April 3, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today issued a drought warning for most of the state as a result of continued dry conditions and  Read the Rest…

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State Approves $74 million for Baltimore City Water Infrastructure Projects

Board of Public Works unanimously approves seven projects for drinking water safety, economic growth, pollution reduction BALTIMORE (April 2, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works today unanimously approved more than $74 million for seven Baltimore City water infrastructure projects. This funding will protect children from lead poisoning, prevent sewer overflows, reduce stormwater pollution,  Read the Rest…

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Five Maryland Watersheds Selected for Whole Watershed Act Grant Funding To Support Environmental Restoration and Economic Development

Spread across the state, watershed-scale programs will start next phase of restoration in Maryland, benefitting habitats and local communities Antietam Creek crossed by Burnside Bridge in Sharpsburg, Washington County. Photo by C. Witt, submitted to the 2020 Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest. Maryland has selected the five watersheds in the state that will  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of Environment Announces $47 Million in Clean Water Commerce Funding for Chesapeake Bay Health, Economy and Recreation

Grants award pay-for-success projects to reduce pollution, improve tourism and seafood industry BALTIMORE (March 5, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) today announced that 15 projects have been selected to receive $47 million in Clean Water Commerce Act funding for demonstrating pollution reductions that will improve health, tourism and economic success of the  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces New Additions to Executive Leadership Team

Ortiz, Schafer and Kessler Bring Federal Experience BALTIMORE (February 28, 2025) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain today announced the appointment of three members to executive positions in the agency who bring a wealth of experience in federal policy, improving the Chesapeake Bay and environmental justice. The appointments are Adam Ortiz, Deputy  Read the Rest…

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