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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $27 Million in Clean Water Infrastructure Funding for Baltimore City and Kent, Prince George’s, Somerset Counties

Infrastructure investments part of $400 million supporting hundreds of local jobs, higher property values, public safety BALTIMORE (July 16, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works today approved more than $27 million in funding to support water infrastructure projects in Baltimore City and Kent, Prince George’s, Somerset Counties that create jobs and enhance flood  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $26 Million in Clean Water Infrastructure Funding for Safer, Cleaner, More Competitive Communities

Infrastructure investments part of $400 million supporting hundreds of local jobs, higher property values, clean water and renewable energy goals BALTIMORE (July 2, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works today approved more than $26 million in funding to support water infrastructure, jobs and renewable energy projects across the state. “These projects are about  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces Clean Water Funding for Talbot, Frederick, and Prince George’s Counties

Infrastructure investments of nearly $20 million support local jobs, improve property values BALTIMORE (May 8, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved nearly $20 million in funding to support major water infrastructure improvement projects in Talbot, Frederick, and Prince George’s counties. “These projects support hundreds of jobs and modern infrastructure to make  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $1.7 Million in Community Projects, Progress on Pollution Reduction at Back River and Patapsco River Wastewater Treatment Plants

Less pollution and projects, including a new trash wheel, improve quality of life and support a healthy Bay economy BALTIMORE (April 15, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment, Chesapeake Bay Trust and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott today announced grants for 21 community-driven environmental projects in the region around the state’s two largest wastewater  Read the Rest…

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State Approves $74 million for Baltimore City Water Infrastructure Projects

Board of Public Works unanimously approves seven projects for drinking water safety, economic growth, pollution reduction BALTIMORE (April 2, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works today unanimously approved more than $74 million for seven Baltimore City water infrastructure projects. This funding will protect children from lead poisoning, prevent sewer overflows, reduce stormwater pollution,  Read the Rest…

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Five Maryland Watersheds Selected for Whole Watershed Act Grant Funding To Support Environmental Restoration and Economic Development

Spread across the state, watershed-scale programs will start next phase of restoration in Maryland, benefitting habitats and local communities Antietam Creek crossed by Burnside Bridge in Sharpsburg, Washington County. Photo by C. Witt, submitted to the 2020 Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest. Maryland has selected the five watersheds in the state that will  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of Environment Announces $47 Million in Clean Water Commerce Funding for Chesapeake Bay Health, Economy and Recreation

Grants award pay-for-success projects to reduce pollution, improve tourism and seafood industry BALTIMORE (March 5, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) today announced that 15 projects have been selected to receive $47 million in Clean Water Commerce Act funding for demonstrating pollution reductions that will improve health, tourism and economic success of the  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of Environment’s “5 Million Trees” Campaign Awarded for Effective Advertising

Multi-agency program encourages individuals and businesses to plant trees to reduce air pollution and meet climate goals BALTIMORE (Nov. 13, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Environment’s “5 Million Trees” campaign has been named a MUSE Creative Awards Gold Winner recognizing outstanding advertising. The Service Shop Marketing Agency, a contractor for the department, developed a  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment, Fleischmann’s Vinegar Company Agree to $1.1 Million Settlement for Water Pollution Violations

Requires regular water quality testing in Jones Falls, investigation into source of discharges, and corrective actions including possible demolition of facility BALTIMORE (Sept. 25, 2024) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain and Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a $1.1 million settlement with the Fleischmann’s Vinegar Company for unauthorized discharges  Read the Rest…

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Listening Sessions Scheduled to Seek Public Input on Next Statewide Animal Feeding Operations Permit

Sessions set for Eastern Shore, Western Maryland to hear ideas from the community on permit renewal to be issued next year BALTIMORE (Sept. 12, 2024) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced a series of four listening sessions will be held in Princess Anne, Easton, Frederick and virtually to receive public input on  Read the Rest…

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