eMDE Archive
eMDE – Clean & Green Ports and more
eMDE
Oct 24, 2016
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Clean & Green Ports partnership continues to grow Funding awarded to Maryland Port Administration to revamp locomotives and cargo equipment to further clean air The Clean and Green Ports agreement has been responsible for significant air quality improvements in the area
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eMDE – Ben’s Blog: Thoughts from Sec. Grumbles
Conowingo Dam, eMDE, Governor Hogan, Secretary Grumbles
Apr 29, 2016
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT The environment was a big winner in the recently concluded 2016 General Assembly session. A proposal to establish more ambitious greenhouse gas reduction requirements – with a net economic benefit to Maryland – gained strong bipartisan support and was among
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eMDE- Going green at the ballpark
eMDE
Mar 31, 2016
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Going Green at the Ballpark Opening Day for baseball is just around the corner, and the lush infield turf isn’t all that’s greening at the stadiums that are home to two of Maryland’s pro teams. Recognizing the environmental initiatives that
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eMDE – Ben’s Blog: Thoughts from Sec. Ben Grumbles
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, eMDE, Recycling, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 20, 2016
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT While 2015 is now officially in the rear view mirror, it’s good to keep in mind past accomplishments and experiences as we drive to new destinations and opportunities in 2016. Here are some of 2015’s top environmental accomplishments: 1 Phosphorus
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eMDE – preventing lead poisoning, restoring the Bay, going green at school and the holiday table
Clean Water, eMDE, Lead poisoning prevention
Nov 12, 2015
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Leadership on lead poisoning prevention Lead poisoning cases at lowest ever, 98 percent reduction since 1994 As Baltimore City Deputy Housing Commissioner Ken Strong left the press conference announcing the Hogan Administration’s plan to have all of Maryland’s children ages
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eMDE – Ben’s Blog: Thoughts from Sec. Ben Grumbles
Clean Air, eMDE, Secretary Grumbles
Sep 08, 2015
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT The “O’s Zone” Recent MDE actions will help ensure ozone reduction for all citizens Camden Yards is my favorite place to watch baseball, and way up high is my favorite place to “watch” ozone do its important work in shielding
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eMDE – Get the Maryland Healthy Beaches app
eMDE
May 26, 2015
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT FEATURED ARTICLE MARYLAND BEACH CONDITIONS – KNOW BEFORE YOU GO With Memorial Day and a summer of fun just around the corner, the Maryland Department of the Environment reminds everyone to take steps to stay healthy at the beach. This
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Maryland Beach Conditions – Know Before You Go
Clean Water, eMDE
May 21, 2015
With Memorial Day and a summer of fun just around the corner, the Maryland Department of the Environment reminds everyone to take steps to stay healthy at the beach. This includes things we all can do to keep the water clean. It also includes staying informed about conditions at
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eMDE – Earth Week 2015
Earth Week, eMDE
Apr 27, 2015
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT FEATURED ARTICLE EARTH WEEK 2015 Greetings all. April 22 was Earth Day (in fact, the 45th since its creation in 1970). With spring in the air and flowers in bloom, it’s a great time to celebrate our environmental progress and
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eMDE – Greetings from MDE Secretary Ben Grumbles
eMDE
Mar 24, 2015
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT FEATURED ARTICLE GREETINGS FROM MDE SECRETARY BEN GRUMBLES Allow me to introduce myself (and, yes, Grumbles really is my last name). Serving as Maryland’s eighth Secretary of the Environment, nominated by Governor Larry Hogan in January and confirmed by the
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