Secretary Grumbles Archive
eMDE: Ben’s Blog – A September to Remember
Climate change, eMDE, Secretary Grumbles
Oct 07, 2019
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT A September to Remember What a month for important environmental, climate, and clean energy developments within and beyond Maryland. On the biggest stage, the UN Climate Action Summit in New York City from September 22-26, the world was watching and
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Maryland Green Registry Leadership Awards Winners Honored on 10th Anniversary of the Program
Maryland Green Registry, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
May 21, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: Mark Shaffer (410) 537-3056 mark.shaffer1@maryland.gov Maryland Green Registry Leadership Awards Winners Honored on 10th Anniversary of the Program Members save nearly $105 million through environmental practices BALTIMORE, MD (May 21, 2019) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles joined members of the Maryland
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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
May 08, 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 BALTIMORE, MD (May 8, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $17 million in grants and loans today to reduce pollution and improve
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WJZ: Chesapeake Bay’s Health At Risk After Trump Issues Executive Order Relaxing Clean Water Rules
Chesapeake Bay, News stories, Secretary Grumbles
Apr 15, 2019
CONOWINGO, Md. (WJZ) — Before the Susquehanna River enters the Chesapeake Bay, the Conowingo Dam churns electric power from it. It’s the kind of energy that falls under federal regulations. With an executive order, President Trump is ordering states not to get in the way of energy infrastructure, by
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Drinking water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Mar 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, improve drinking water system BALTIMORE, MD (March 6, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than
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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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