Clean Water Archive
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, Drinking water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Wastewater
May 05, 2021
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake BayGrants and loans will reduce pollution, upgrade drinking water system BALTIMORE (May 5, 2021) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $12 million in grants and loans today to reduce pollution and improve a
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Chesapeake Bay and environmental progress at the Conowingo Dam
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, Conowingo Dam, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized, Wetlands
May 03, 2021
CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS AT THE CONOWINGO DAM Exelon makes initial payments of more than $5.7 million to Maryland under $200 million agreement incorporated into dam relicensing BALTIMORE (May 3, 2021) – Maryland has received the first payments, totaling more than $5.7 million, under an agreement that requires
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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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Maryland takes enforcement action to protect the Magothy River
Clean Water, Enforcement actions, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Stormwater, Uncategorized
Apr 19, 2021
MARYLAND TAKES ENFORCEMENT ACTION TO PROTECT THE MAGOTHY RIVER Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Attorney General file court case seeking penalties, corrective actions from Pasadena facility BALTIMORE (April 19, 2021) — The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Attorney General have filed a suit alleging that
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Maryland Moves to Appeal Court Decision on Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations
Clean Air, Clean Water, Press releases, Public Health, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Apr 12, 2021
Maryland Moves to Appeal Court Decision on Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations MDE Defends Legally-Sound and Science-Based Permit BALTIMORE (April 12, 2021) — Today the Attorney General filed notice that the state would seek an appeal of the lower court decision in Montgomery County that reversed the 2020
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Baltimore Sun: Polluting paper mill in Allegany County must pay Maryland $650K, commit to cleanup, settlement says
Clean Water, Enforcement actions, News stories, Uncategorized
Apr 06, 2021
A paper mill in Allegany County that regulators say is polluting the North Branch of the Potomac River will be required to pay more than $650,000 in fines after reaching a settlement with the state, officials said. Read more
Attorney General Frosh, Environment Secretary Grumbles Announce Settlement with Verso Luke LLC and Verso Corporation
Clean Water, Enforcement actions, Press releases, Uncategorized
Apr 01, 2021
Attorney General Frosh, Environment Secretary GrumblesAnnounce Settlement with Verso Luke LLC and Verso Corporation Consent Decree Resolves Allegations of Violations of State and Federal Pollution Laws BALTIMORE (April 1, 2021) – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Maryland Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles today announced a settlement with Verso
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Drinking water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Mar 10, 2021
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will improve drinking water systems, save energy BALTIMORE (March 10, 2021) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $3 million in grants and loans today to improve drinking water systems
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, Press releases, Uncategorized
Feb 10, 2021
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants will reduce pollution and energy consumption BALTIMORE (Feb. 10, 2021) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $800,000 in grants today to reduce pollution and save energy. The board is composed of
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, Coastal Bays, Press releases, Uncategorized
Jan 27, 2021
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants will reduce pollution and energy consumption, improve water quality BALTIMORE (Jan. 27, 2021) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $4.6 million in grants today to reduce pollution, save energy and improve
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