Putting in hours during art class and more on her own time, Century High School student Katelyn Schildt transformed a mannequin arm, plastic forks and spoons, broken jewelry and paint into a glittering celebration of love. Schildt was chosen as the grand prize winner out of 61 entries from 21 high schools across the state Read the Rest…
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 [email protected] Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Clean Water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution, improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure Baltimore, MD (December 6, 2017) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $2.6 million in grants and loans today to reduce Read the Rest…
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 [email protected] Anne Arundel County Waterway Reclassified for Shellfish Harvesting Portion of Rhode River section closed in 2016 now “conditionally approved”; change allows leaseholders to resume harvesting Baltimore, MD (December 4, 2017) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has reclassified a portion of the Rhode River in Anne Arundel County Read the Rest…
MEDIA CONTACTS: Adrienne Diaczok (410) 537-3003 [email protected] **Media Advisory** Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan to open Department of the Environment’s 16th annual “Rethink Recycling” sculpture contest Maryland high school students to display their unique recycled art Baltimore, MD (November 28, 2017) – Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan will deliver opening remarks to high school artists from Read the Rest…
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 (410) 537-4120. Applications Received 10/16/2017 – Read the Rest…
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 [email protected] Md. Environment Sec. Grumbles to Attend U.N. Climate Change Conference in Germany Baltimore, MD (November 9, 2017) – The Maryland Department of Environment today announced that Secretary Ben Grumbles will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany. Secretary Grumbles will discuss Maryland’s work to fight climate Read the Rest…
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – A project in Princess Anne to help its infrastructure and the environment has been approved for a $1 million grant. The Princess Anne Wastewater Treatment Plant energy project is part of the Department of Environment’s initiative focused on combining clean water and clean energy. The money will toward upgrading pumps and Read the Rest…
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 [email protected] Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Clean Water and the Chesapeake Bay Baltimore, MD (November 1, 2017) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $3.8 million in grants today to reduce pollution and save energy. The Board is composed of Governor Larry Hogan, Treasurer Nancy Read the Rest…
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 [email protected] Lead Poisoning in Maryland Drops to Lowest Recorded Levels, Testing Increases in First Year of State Initiative Governor Larry Hogan proclaims Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Maryland Baltimore, MD (October 25, 2017) – Childhood lead poisoning cases in Maryland decreased last year to the lowest levels since data has Read the Rest…
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 (410) 537-4120. Applications Received 09/16/2017 – Read the Rest…