Sustainability Archive
eMDE: An Eastern Shore Home to Environmental Justice
eMDE, Environmental justice, Public Health, Recycling, Sustainability
Dec 16, 2020
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT An Eastern Shore Home to Environmental Justice When University of Maryland Anthropology Research Professor Barbara Paca looks at the tiny, Talbot County waterfront town of Oxford, she sees the Eastern Shore’s most prominent nexus between environmental justice and climate change
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Two Frederick students win ‘Rethink Recycling’ art competition
Secretary Summers, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Nov 24, 2020
Two Frederick students win ‘Rethink Recycling’ art competition BALTIMORE (Nov. 24, 2020) — Two students from Linganore High School in Frederick — Peyton Johnson and Tatum Hart— were online voters’ choices to win this year’s virtual “Rethink Recycling” student art show. Rethink Recycling challenges Maryland high school students to
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Department of the Environment extends public comment period on Water Quality Certification application for proposed Conowingo Dam relicensing
Clean Water, Conowingo Dam, Press releases, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Aug 08, 2017
Media contact: Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov 410-537-3003 Department of the Environment extends public comment period on Water Quality Certification application for proposed Conowingo Dam relicensing Applicant Exelon must show project will comply with state water quality standards and requirements; public hearing to follow public comment period BALTIMORE (Aug. 8, 2017)
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Department of the Environment Develops Guidelines for Reuse of Dredged Material
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Wetlands
Mar 30, 2017
MEDIA CONTACTS: MDE: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov MPA: Richard Scher (410) 385-4480 rscher@marylandports.com Department of the Environment Develops Guidelines for Reuse of Dredged Material Draft guidance developed in collaboration with Md. Dept.of Transportation’s Port Administration, designed to encourage private sector innovation; public meeting set Baltimore, MD (March 30,
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Maryland Green Registry Now Accepting Applications For Annual Leadership Awards
Governor O'Malley, Press releases, Sustainability
Apr 08, 2014
MEDIA CONTACTS: Samantha Kappalman or Adrienne Diaczok (410) 537-3003 samantha.kappalman@maryland.gov adrienne.diaczok@maryland.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARYLAND GREEN REGISTRY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS Applications due April 30th BALTIMORE, MD (April 8, 2014) – The Maryland Green Registry is now accepting applications for the 5th annual Maryland Green Registry Leadership Awards. Interested organizations should submit an application
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**Media Advisory** Delegate Maggie McIntosh and Secretary Summers to present “Rethink Recycling” sculpture contest awards
Recycling, Sustainability
Nov 21, 2013
**Media Advisory** Delegate Maggie McIntosh and Secretary Summers to present“Rethink Recycling” sculpture contest awards Maryland high school students to display their unique recycled art BALTIMORE, MD (November 21, 2013) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will host the 12th annual “Rethink Recycling” Sculpture Contest for Maryland high school students this Friday in
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Governor O’Malley highlights efforts to strength the middle class, protect public health and the environment
Governor O'Malley, Press releases, Sustainability
Oct 31, 2013
For Immediate Release Contact: Governor’s Press Office – 410-974-2316 LAUREL, MD (October 31, 2013) — Governor Martin O’Malley today hosted Maryland’s Better Choices, Better Results Forum on Sustainability, the third in a series of statewide sessions designed to foster an ongoing, collaborative dialogue on strengthening the middle class. More than 300 stakeholders
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Governor O’Malley to host better choices, better results forum highlighting sustainablity in Maryland
Press releases, Sustainability
Oct 30, 2013
Media Contact: Governor’s Press Office – 410-974-2316 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LAUREL (October 30, 2013) — Tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, Governor Martin O’Malley will host the “Better Choices, Better Results Forum – Sustainability” — the third in a series of statewide forums that will foster an ongoing, collaborative dialogue on the O’Malley-Brown Administration’s strategic goals.
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