Bay Restoration Archive
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Bay Restoration, Clean Water, Climate change, Press releases
Nov 16, 2022
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake BayGrants will reduce pollution and flooding risks, protect public health BALTIMORE (Nov. 16, 2022) – The Maryland Board of Public Works in Annapolis approved more than $12 million in grants today to reduce water pollution and flooding risks.The
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water public-private partnership and the Chesapeake Bay
Bay Restoration, Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, EPA, Press releases, Stormwater, Uncategorized
Aug 10, 2022
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water public-private partnership and the Chesapeake Bay BALTIMORE (Aug. 10, 2022) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved funding of $65 million for improvements for projects to reduce stormwater pollution and flooding in Prince George’s County and help Maryland meet
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Bay Restoration, Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Jan 05, 2022
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants will reduce pollution, improve water quality BALTIMORE (Jan. 5, 2022) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved nearly $3 million in grants today to reduce pollution and improve water quality. The Board is composed
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eMDE – Ben’s Blog: COP26; stormwater permits; lead awareness; PFAS; and more
Maryland and Other State Programs Highlighted at Glasgow Global Summit I had the honor of representing Maryland, the Hogan Administration, and MDE at the annual global summit on climate change, known as COP26 (Conference of the Parties for the 26th year) in Glasgow, Scotland, November 7-10. What
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVES FUNDING FOR CLEAN WATER AND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY Grants and loans fund second phase of Southern Kent Island sewage project to reduce water pollution, improvements to Carroll County’s stormwater system and upgrades to a drinking water system in Somerset County BALTIMORE (April 21, 2021)
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eMDE – Ben’s Blog: 2020 year in review
2020 – THE YEAR IN REVIEW COVID, Climate, and Chesapeake dominated this historic and traumatic year of 2020 for us at the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) in nearly all respects, literally, figuratively, and virtually (digitally speaking). The COVID-19 crisis hurt our employees, families, and communities but also
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Governor Hogan Announces Landmark Agreement with Exelon on Conowingo Dam
Bay Restoration, Clean Water, Climate change, Conowingo Dam, Governor Hogan, Press releases, Uncategorized
Oct 30, 2019
Governor Hogan Announces Landmark Agreement with Exelon on Conowingo Dam Proposed settlement to provide more than $200 million toward Chesapeake Bay restoration and environmental projects ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced a comprehensive agreement between the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Exelon Generation Company, LLC, which requires
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Maryland releases draft Chesapeake Bay restoration plan
Bay Restoration, Chesapeake Bay, Climate change, Conowingo Dam, Press releases, Uncategorized
Apr 12, 2019
MARYLAND RELEASES DRAFT CHESAPEAKE BAY RESTORATION PLAN Public invited to comment on draft Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan BALTIMORE (April 12, 2019) – A draft plan for continued progress in restoring Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay is now available for public review and comment. The draft Phase III
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Maryland proposes regulations for faster, better Chesapeake Bay restoration
Bay Restoration, Clean Water, Press releases, Uncategorized
Oct 11, 2017
Media contact: Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov 410-537-3003 Maryland proposes regulations for faster, better Chesapeake Bay restoration Proposed rule would establish credit exchange program to provide greater flexibility, cost reductions in Bay cleanup BALTIMORE (Oct. 11, 2017) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has proposed regulations to establish the Maryland
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Bay Restoration, Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Oct 05, 2016
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Loans will improve wastewater infrastructure, reduce pollution Baltimore, MD (October 5, 2016) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $9 million in funding today to improve water
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