Public Health Archive
MDE issues report on sampling of Md. public drinking water systems for PFAS
Clean Water, Drinking water, Press releases, Public Health, Uncategorized
Jul 01, 2021
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ISSUES REPORT ON SAMPLING OF MARYLAND PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS FOR PFAS Water systems serving about 70% of Maryland’s population sampled; samples from two systems exceed federal health advisory level; report describes steps taken to protect public health BALTIMORE (July 1, 2021) – A new
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Waterways in Queen Anne’s County reclassified for shellfish harvesting
Fish and shellfish program, Press releases, Public Health
Apr 26, 2021
WATERWAYS IN QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY RECLASSIFIED FOR SHELLFISH HARVESTING BALTIMORE (April 26, 2021) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has reclassified waterways in the Eastern and Prospect bays area of Queen Anne’s County for shellfish harvesting. About 2,708 acres of waters in Marshy Creek, Greenwood Creek, Cox Creek,
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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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MDOT MARYLAND PORT ADMINISTRATION RENEWS COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
Clean Air, Climate change, Press releases, Public Health, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Apr 09, 2021
MDOT MARYLAND PORT ADMINISTRATION RENEWS COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the MDOT Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) have renewed and expanded a voluntary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) to strengthen environmental
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Attorney General Frosh, Environment Secretary Grumbles Announce Settlement with Home Free Lead Inspections, LLC
Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases, Public Health, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Mar 29, 2021
Attorney General Frosh, Environment Secretary Grumbles Announce Settlement with Home Free Lead Inspections, LLC Lead Paint Inspection Company, Two Inspectors Will Pay $495,000 to Settle Allegations of Improperly Issued Lead-Free Certificates BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Maryland Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles today announced a
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Ben’s Blog: A big day for climate progress; green purchasing
Climate change, eMDE, Public Health, Secretary Grumbles, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Mar 01, 2021
A BIG DAY FOR CLIMATE PROGRESS I will always remember February 19, 2021, as a day for climate hope, globally and locally. Not only was it the day the United States re-entered the historic Paris Climate Accord but also the day the Maryland Department of the Environment submitted its
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WBAL-TV: MDE testing wastewater to help prevent COVID-19 outbreaks
News stories, Public Health, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Feb 05, 2021
The Maryland Department of the Environment is using a unique way to help prevent future outbreaks of the coronavirus. Go to story
WYPR: The Fight Against COVID Goes To The Sewers
News stories, Public Health, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Jan 27, 2021
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is pulling together a new statewide initiative to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in public housing facilities: sampling and testing wastewater for the virus. Go to story
Radon Gas Awareness Month to feature billboards, ads
Public Health, Radiation, Uncategorized
Jan 11, 2021
Radon Gas Awareness Month to feature billboards, ads BALTIMORE (January 4, 2021) — January is Radon Gas Awareness Month and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is focusing on new billboard messaging to encourage state residents to visit the MDE website to acquire a free test kit and
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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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