Uncategorized Archive
Department of the Environment issues first fish consumption advisory for PFAS
Fish and shellfish program, Press releases, Public Health, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Oct 15, 2021
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ISSUES FIRST FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY FOR PFAS Recommended limits issued for three species caught in Piscataway Creek as part of Maryland’s comprehensive response to risks BALTIMORE (Oct. 15, 2021) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has issued its first fish consumption advisory based
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Department of the Environment acts to advance clean and renewable energy at redevelopment sites
Brownfields, Clean Air, Climate change, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Oct 08, 2021
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ACTS TO ADVANCE CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY AT REDEVELOPMENT SITES Public comment welcomed on proposed regulation to waive cleanup program fees for sites slated for green energy projects; proposal stems from governor’s task force recommendation and legislation BALTIMORE (Oct. 8, 2021) – The Maryland Department
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EPA to Host Conference Call on Proposed Addition of Bear Creek Sediments Site to Superfund National Priorities List
EPA, Land restoration, Press releases, Public Meeting, Uncategorized
Oct 07, 2021
EPA to Host Conference Call on Proposed Addition of Bear Creek Sediments Site to Superfund National Priorities List PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 7, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a conference call on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 6:00 p.m., to provide an opportunity for the public to ask
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Drinking water, Press releases, Public Health, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Oct 06, 2021
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution, improve drinking water system BALTIMORE (October 6, 2021) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $2.6 million in grants and loans today to reduce water pollution and
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Intentional Balloon Releases Banned in Maryland
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, solid waste, Uncategorized
Sep 30, 2021
Intentional Balloon Releases Banned in Maryland New state law will reduce plastic pollution that degrades waterways and threatens animal life BALTIMORE (Sept. 30, 2021) The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) remind Marylanders that a new state law that prohibits intentional balloon
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Dept. of the Environment announces clean water initiatives at Valley Proteins facility
Clean Air, Clean Water, Enforcement actions, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Sep 15, 2021
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ANNOUNCES CLEAN WATER INITIATIVES AT VALLEY PROTEINS FACILITY MDE releases draft discharge permit with significantly stronger requirements, pursues enforcement action with financial penalty for alleged environmental violations BALTIMORE (Sept. 15, 2021) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today released a draft permit that would
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Board of Public Works approves funding to improve drinking water system
Drinking water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Sep 15, 2021
Board of Public Works approves funding to improve drinking water system BALTIMORE (Sept. 15, 2021) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $2.8 million in funding today to improve a drinking water system in Allegany County. The Board is composed of Governor Larry Hogan, Treasurer Nancy
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MDE Seeks Lost Lead Paint Test Tool Containing Small Amounts of Radioactive Material
Press releases, Radiation, Uncategorized
Aug 18, 2021
Maryland Department of the Environment Seeks Lost Lead Paint Test Tool Containing Small Amounts of Radioactive Material Device last seen at job site on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street in Baltimore City, not a hazard as long as material remains locked BALTIMORE (August 18, 2021) –
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BPW approves funding for clean water, the Chesapeake Bay and energy-saving climate progress
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Aug 11, 2021
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVES FUNDING FOR CLEAN WATER, THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ENERGY-SAVING CLIMATE PROGRESS Grants and loans will reduce pollution and energy consumption BALTIMORE (Aug. 11, 2021) – The Maryland Board of Public Works in Annapolis approved more than $32 million in grants and loans today to
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Hogan administration funding initiative advances climate and clean energy goals, saves local jurisdictions money
Climate change, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Aug 11, 2021
HOGAN ADMINISTRATION FUNDING INITIATIVE ADVANCES CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY GOALS, SAVES LOCAL JURISDICTIONS MONEYEnergy Water Infrastructure Program grant, approved today, supports Anne Arundel county solar project BALTIMORE (Aug. 11, 2021) – A $3 million state grant will help fund a solar energy project that will provide nearly all of
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