Waterways in Dorchester, St. Mary’s counties reclassified for shellfish harvesting
Fish and shellfish program, Press releases
Sep 28, 2020
WATERWAYS IN DORCHESTER, ST. MARY’S COUNTIES RECLASSIFIED FOR SHELLFISH HARVESTING Sections of Little Choptank, St. Mary’s rivers closed to harvesting effective Sept. 28 BALTIMORE (Sept. 28, 2020) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has reclassified waterways in Dorchester and St. Mary’s counties for shellfish harvesting. The portion
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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, Stormwater, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Sep 02, 2020
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay BALTIMORE (September 2, 2020) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $10 million in grants today to reduce pollution and improve water quality. The board is composed of Governor Larry Hogan, Treasurer Nancy
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Baltimore Sun op-ed: Secretary Grumbles – Clean energy not just good for the environment, but the economy too
Climate change, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Aug 21, 2020
Baltimore Sun op-ed: Secretary Grumbles – Clean energy not just good for the environment, but the economy too By BEN GRUMBLESFOR THE BALTIMORE SUN While the COVID-19 emergency has created the most significant economic crisis since the Great Depression, a new report underscores the reality that smart investing in
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Maryland moves to phase out hydrofluorocarbons and reduce methane emissions
Climate change, Press releases, Uncategorized
Aug 17, 2020
Maryland moves to phase out hydrofluorocarbons and reduce methane emissions Maryland Department of the Environment seeks to reduce potent greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change BALTIMORE (August 17, 2020) – To help meet Maryland’s aggressive climate and environmental goals for reducing greenhouse gases, the Hogan administration today is
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Board of Public Works approves funding to improve drinking water systems
Drinking water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Aug 12, 2020
Board of Public Works approves funding to improve drinking water systems BALTIMORE (August 12, 2020) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $2.4 million in funding today to improve drinking water systems in three Maryland counties. The Board is composed of Governor Larry Hogan, Treasurer
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For the Record – July
For the Record
Aug 08, 2020
For The Record: MDE Permits, Licenses, Certifications Applications and Issuances The following are partial lists by county of permit, license, and certification applications and issuances as well as other permitting activity at the Maryland Department of the Environment. For more information on these permits, please contact Amanda Degen at
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Hogan administration joins multi-state clean truck initiative
Clean Air, Climate change, Uncategorized
Jul 14, 2020
HOGAN ADMINISTRATION JOINS MULTI-STATE CLEAN TRUCK INITIATIVE Maryland, with 14 other states and the District of Columbia, signs agreement to increase electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, reduce emissions BALTIMORE – The Hogan administration has committed to work with other states to reduce emissions from trucks, buses, and other large
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Department of Environment Helps Convert Motor Fleets to Cleaner Fuels
Clean Air, Climate change, Uncategorized
Jul 13, 2020
Department of Environment Helps Convert Motor Fleets to Cleaner Fuels Maryland’s VW Mitigation Plan Provides More Than $2 Million for Private Businesses to Improve Air Quality, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Provide Health Benefits BALTIMORE (July 13, 2020) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has approved $2.1 million
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For the Record – June
For the Record
Jul 10, 2020
For The Record: MDE Permits, Licenses, Certifications Applications and Issuances The following are partial lists by county of permit, license, and certification applications and issuances as well as other permitting activity at the Maryland Department of the Environment. For more information on these permits, please contact Amanda Degen at
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Clean Water, Press releases, Uncategorized
Jul 01, 2020
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay BALTIMORE (July 1, 2020) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $167 million in funding today to reduce pollution and improve water quality. The Board is composed of Governor Larry Hogan, Treasurer Nancy
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