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WBAL: State Officials Tout Progress In Reducing Road Salt Use
News stories, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 22, 2019
As Maryland deals with snow, all that road salt has to go somewhere. State environmental officials are working to mitigate the impact on rivers, streams and groundwater. Maryland Department of the Environment officials said Friday they’ve been working with state and local agencies on best practices for salt application,
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Governor Larry Hogan Proposes Major Investments for Maryland Environment, Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 18, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jason Schellhardt (410) 454-0311 jason.schellhardt@maryland.gov Stephen Schatz (410) 260-8004 stephen.schatz@maryland.gov Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Governor Larry Hogan Proposes Major Investments for Maryland Environment, Chesapeake Bay FY 2020 Budget Includes Record Investment in Bay Restoration ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 18, 2019) – For the fifth year in
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Maryland Reduces Use of Road Salts to Protect the Environment and Public Health
Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 18, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: MDE: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov MDOT SHA: Charlie Gischlar (410) 454-0311 cgischlar@sha.state.md.us Maryland Reduces Use of Road Salts to Protect the Environment and Public Health Residents urged to stay safe in winter weather but cut back on salt when possible BALTIMORE, MD (January
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MDE Secretary Grumbles Announces Settlements with Fiat Chrysler and Bosch to Resolve Diesel Cheating Allegations
Clean Air, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 10, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov MDE Secretary Grumbles Announces Settlements with Fiat Chrysler and Bosch to Resolve Diesel Cheating Allegations Fiat must fix cars, pay consumers, pay substantial penalties; parts supplier Bosch pays for its role in VW and Fiat/Chrysler use of “defeat devices” that concealed
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Capital Gazette: Pasadena monitor finds low sulfur dioxide levels near Wagner plant
Clean Air, News stories
Jan 07, 2019
After the quality of the air they were breathing was cast into doubt by contradicting reports from federal and state scientists, Pasadena residents can breathe easy again… Read the entire article.
eMDE: CLEAN AND GREEN IN 2018
eMDE, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 02, 2019
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT CLEAN AND GREEN IN 2018 Out with the old and in with the new, but not before having a quick last look at important state and regional environmental actions over the past year while making a New Year’s resolution for
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For the Record – December
For the Record
Jan 02, 2019
For The Record: MDE Permits, Licenses, Certifications Applications and Issuances The following are partial lists by county of permit, license, and certification applications and issuances as well as other permitting activity at the Maryland Department of the Environment. For more information on these permits, please contact Amanda Degen at
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Wastewater
Jan 02, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Funding will reduce pollution and energy consumption BALTIMORE, MD (January 2, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $46 million in funding today to
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Baltimore Sun: Maryland, eight other states and D.C. agree to work to curb transportation emissions
News stories
Dec 20, 2018
“Maryland has joined in forming a coalition of nine Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia that plans to impose regional limits on carbon emissions from cars, trucks, buses and other transportation modes. The goal of the landmark agreement, announced Tuesday, is to create “a regional low-carbon
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Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Clean Water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Dec 19, 2018
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Clean Water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution and energy consumption, improve drinking water systems BALTIMORE, MD (December 19, 2018) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than
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