Secretary Grumbles Archive
Department of the Environment Finalizes Spending Plan for Volkswagen Settlement Money
Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Feb 13, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Department of the Environment Finalizes Spending Plan for Volkswagen Settlement Money Maryland responds to public comment on initial proposal, increases local government funding and adds electric school bus pilot program to $75.7 million spending plan BALTIMORE, MD (February 13, 2019)
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Maryland Departments of Environment, Education Announce Idle Free MD Program to Reduce School Bus Emissions
Clean Air, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Feb 07, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: MDE: Mark Shaffer (410) 537-3003 mark.shaffer1@maryland.gov MSDE: Bill Reinhard (410) 767-0486 william.reinhard@maryland.gov Maryland Departments of Environment, Education Announce Idle Free MD Program to Reduce School Bus Emissions BALTIMORE, MD (February 7, 2019) – The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland State Department of Education
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Feb 06, 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 and energy consumption BALTIMORE, MD (February 6, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $60 million in grants
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Department of the Environment to Monitor Air Near Poultry Houses
Clean Air, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 29, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Department of the Environment to Monitor Air Near Poultry Houses Maryland using science-based partnerships to answer questions about air quality near Eastern Shore poultry operations BALTIMORE, MD (January 29, 2019) – The Maryland Department of the Environment will sample the air
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WBAL: State Officials Tout Progress In Reducing Road Salt Use
News stories, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 22, 2019
As Maryland deals with snow, all that road salt has to go somewhere. State environmental officials are working to mitigate the impact on rivers, streams and groundwater. Maryland Department of the Environment officials said Friday they’ve been working with state and local agencies on best practices for salt application,
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Governor Larry Hogan Proposes Major Investments for Maryland Environment, Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 18, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jason Schellhardt (410) 454-0311 jason.schellhardt@maryland.gov Stephen Schatz (410) 260-8004 stephen.schatz@maryland.gov Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Governor Larry Hogan Proposes Major Investments for Maryland Environment, Chesapeake Bay FY 2020 Budget Includes Record Investment in Bay Restoration ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 18, 2019) – For the fifth year in
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Maryland Reduces Use of Road Salts to Protect the Environment and Public Health
Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 18, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: MDE: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov MDOT SHA: Charlie Gischlar (410) 454-0311 cgischlar@sha.state.md.us Maryland Reduces Use of Road Salts to Protect the Environment and Public Health Residents urged to stay safe in winter weather but cut back on salt when possible BALTIMORE, MD (January
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MDE Secretary Grumbles Announces Settlements with Fiat Chrysler and Bosch to Resolve Diesel Cheating Allegations
Clean Air, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 10, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov MDE Secretary Grumbles Announces Settlements with Fiat Chrysler and Bosch to Resolve Diesel Cheating Allegations Fiat must fix cars, pay consumers, pay substantial penalties; parts supplier Bosch pays for its role in VW and Fiat/Chrysler use of “defeat devices” that concealed
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eMDE: CLEAN AND GREEN IN 2018
eMDE, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 02, 2019
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT CLEAN AND GREEN IN 2018 Out with the old and in with the new, but not before having a quick last look at important state and regional environmental actions over the past year while making a New Year’s resolution for
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Wastewater
Jan 02, 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 Funding will reduce pollution and energy consumption BALTIMORE, MD (January 2, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $46 million in funding today to
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