Public Health Archive
MDE Sec. Grumbles, Attorney General Frosh announce filing of suit against Luke Paper Mill owners
Clean Water, Press releases, Public Health, Uncategorized
May 28, 2020
MDE SECRETARY GRUMBLES, ATTORNEY GENERAL FROSH ANNOUNCE FILING OF SUIT AGAINST LUKE PAPER MILL OWNERS UNDER FEDERAL HAZARDOUS WASTE LAW Complaint alleges ongoing violations of state and federal pollution laws, seeks civil penalties; previously filed claims under state law would be brought to federal case BALTIMORE (May 28, 2020)
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Waterways in Talbot County reclassified for shellfish harvesting
WATERWAYS IN TALBOT COUNTY RECLASSIFIED FOR SHELLFISH HARVESTING Sections of Harris, Cummings creeks closed to harvesting BALTIMORE (May 18, 2020) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has reclassified waterways in Talbot County for shellfish harvesting. About 428 acres of Harris Creek and about 71 acres of
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, Drinking water, Press releases, Public Health, Uncategorized
Apr 01, 2020
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution, prevent sewage overflows and backups, improve drinking water reliability BALTIMORE (April 1, 2020) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved funding of more than $132 million for improvements to
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Anne Arundel County waterways reclassified for shellfish harvesting
Clean Water, Press releases, Public Health, Seafood/Aquaculture, Uncategorized
Feb 10, 2020
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WATERWAYS RECLASSIFIED FOR SHELLFISH HARVESTING Portions of Rhode, West rivers approved for harvesting; four leases affected by change BALTIMORE (Feb. 10, 2020) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has reclassified portions of the Rhode and West rivers in Anne Arundel County for shellfish harvesting. More
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Chesapeake Bay Magazine: New Fish Consumption Warning Signs at Some Md. Waterways
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, News stories, Public Health, Uncategorized
Nov 21, 2019
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is sending a clear message about the safety of some Baltimore County waterways, providing the county with new metal signs to alert people about fish consumption advisories. . . . Currently there are consumption advisories in more than seven waterways including the
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Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Clean Water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Press releases, Public Health
Jul 24, 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 Grants and loans will reduce pollution, energy consumption and climate risk BALTIMORE, MD (July 24, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $6
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Conditions at Maryland Beaches Available on Mobile Devices
Clean Water, Press releases, Public Health, Uncategorized
May 24, 2019
Conditions at Maryland Beaches Available on Mobile Devices Department of the Environment urges beachgoers to use app to stay informed; annual report shows Maryland beaches are healthy BALTIMORE, MD (May 24, 2019) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is reminding swimmers that information on conditions at the state’s
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Portion of Anne Arundel County waterway opened for shellfish harvesting
Press releases, Public Health, Seafood/Aquaculture
Oct 11, 2016
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Portion of Anne Arundel County waterway opened for shellfish harvesting Bacteria levels decrease; portion of Parish Creek approved for harvesting Baltimore, MD (October 11, 2016) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has reclassified a portion of a southern Anne Arundel County waterway
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Maryland Department of the Environment Releases Annual Clean Air Progress Report, Launches Air Quality Awareness Week
Clean Air, Press releases, Public Health
May 02, 2016
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT RELEASES ANNUAL CLEAN AIR PROGRESS REPORT, LAUNCHES AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK Report describes Maryland’s air quality improvements and new regulations for further gains, federal rule to reduce pollution from other states; Air Quality Awareness Week begins today
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eMDE – Get the new Maryland Healthy Beaches app
Clean Water, eMDE, Public Health
Jul 15, 2014
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT FEATURED ARTICLE MARYLAND BEACH CONDITIONS – IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND Any time, any place, up-to-date beach information is just a few taps away with the new Maryland Healthy Beaches smartphone app. The app – available for free –
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