FNP editorial urges residents to Scoop the Poop
Clean Water, News stories
Sep 03, 2013
Frederick News-Post editorial: “Unscooped dog poop is a huge, easily preventable assault on people and the environment, so scoop the poop. Your neighbors and Mother Nature are counting on you to answer when doody calls.” Take the Scoop the Poop pledge.
MDE reminds dog owners to “Scoop the Poop” every stinkin’ time
Clean Water, Press releases
Aug 27, 2013
Pet Waste is Responsible for 24 Percent of Bacteria in Urban and Suburban Waterways (Baltimore, MD) August 27, 2013 – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Robert M. Summers encouraged pet owners to “scoop the poop,” during an event held today at Patterson Park in Baltimore City. An estimated 1.3 million dogs
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Department of Environment issues enforcement actions
Clean Air, Clean Water, Enforcement actions, Lead poisoning prevention, Mining, Press releases, Wetlands
Aug 15, 2013
Agency Seeks Penalites, Corrective Actions for Alleged Violations of Land, Air and Water Regulations BALTIMORE, MD (August 15, 2013) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced major enforcement actions in recent months for alleged violations of State and federal environmental laws to protect public health and our land,
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Governor Martin O’Malley hosts Maryland Climate Change Summit, releases final Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act Plan
Climate change, Press releases
Jul 25, 2013
Participants discuss actions Maryland is taking to address the impacts of climate change BALTIMORE, MD (July 25, 2013) – Governor Martin O’Malley hosted hundreds of scientists, business leaders, environmental advocates and community activists today at a climate change summit to celebrate the release of Maryland’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act Plan
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Department of the Environment reminds residents to take steps in response to air quality alerts
Clean Air, Press releases
Jul 17, 2013
Hottest weather of the year brings “Code Orange” forecast to most of Maryland BALTIMORE, MD (July 17, 2013) – With some of the hottest weather of the summer increasing the potential for bad air quality, the Maryland Department of the Environment reminds residents to take steps to protect their health
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