More than 555,330 Added in FY2025 Toward 2031 Goal BALTIMORE (December 17, 2025) – Maryland’s 5 Million Trees program has reached more than 1.5 million native trees planted, marking a major milestone and reflecting strong momentum toward reaching the state’s ambitious goal of planting 5 million trees by 2031. More than 555,330 trees were planted Read the Rest…
Advances by State Government Mean Lower Energy Costs for Taxpayers, Support Green Technology and Jobs BALTIMORE (December 10, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today released the 2025 Climate Subcabinet Annual Report highlighting progress in cleaner vehicles, energy-efficient buildings and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Despite climate denial from the federal government, the Read the Rest…
Century High School Student Wins Top Prize; Annual Awards Promote Recycling, Creativity among Students BALTIMORE (Nov. 21, 2025) – Amaya Harding, a student at Century High School, won the grand prize at the Maryland Department of the Environment’s 24th annual “Rethink Recycling” Sculpture Contest today at Montgomery Park in Baltimore City. The winning entry, a Read the Rest…
Maryland works to advance climate pollution policies with federal government absent BALTIMORE (November 3, 2025) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary McIlwain will attend the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 3-5, 2025, to emphasize Maryland’s commitment to climate action and showcase its leadership on a global stage. Read the Rest…
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works today advanced $18.2 million in funding for the Extended North Tunnel flood mitigation project in Howard County and nearly $5 million for water infrastructure projects in Calvert, Cecil, Talbot, and Kent counties. The projects will create hundreds of construction jobs and help communities Read the Rest…
New investments expand access to EV charging in Baltimore City, the Eastern Shore, and Western Maryland, provide economic benefits to businesses and drivers BALTIMORE (October 21, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced more than $5 million in grants to support the installation of electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The Read the Rest…
Infrastructure investments support climate adaptation, shoreline protection, local jobs, and environmental justice in South Baltimore BALTIMORE (August 6, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works today approved up to $11 million in funding for a major flood protection and habitat restoration project in South Baltimore, supporting local jobs, reducing flood risks, and restoring vital Read the Rest…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Climate Alliance announced the launch of the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition by 11 of its member governors to sustain America’s transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, support U.S. automotive manufacturers and workers, and preserve states’ clean air authority. Alongside the launch, the Alliance announced the availability of resources Read the Rest…