Maryland Department of the Environment Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 31, 2024 - 15:01 GMT

Maryland Department of Environment and Perdue AgriBusiness Agree to $12 Million Settlement for Violations at Salisbury Soybean ...

Failure to obtain permits and install controls resulted in increased emissions of ground-level ozone pollutant; Agreement includes penalty, requirements to reduce carbon emissions, environmental projects for the City of Salisbury BALTIMORE (July 31, 2024) …

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Published on July 23, 2024 - 14:51 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Encourages Water Conservation with Drought Watch for Western Maryland

No Mandatory Water Use Restrictions in Place But Voluntary Reductions Encouraged BALTIMORE (July 23, 2024) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is urging citizens and businesses in large parts of the state to voluntarily reduce their water usage as …

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Published on July 22, 2024 - 18:18 GMT

Governor Moore Announces More Than $130 Million in Federal Grants to Support Maryland’s Climate Goals and Create Green Jobs

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today announced $130 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that will help Maryland become one of the greenest states in the nation and support the creation of …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 14:53 GMT

Maryland Department of Environment Announces Series of Outreach Sessions about Building Decarbonization Regulation

Proposed Building Energy Performance Standards require net zero emissions by 2030 for buildings as required by the Climate Solutions Now Act BALTIMORE (July 15, 2024) – The Maryland Department of the Environment will hold a series of public outreach …

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Published on July 11, 2024 - 14:30 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Encourages Water Conservation with Drought Watch for Eastern Shore

No Mandatory Water Use Restrictions in Place But Voluntary Reductions Encouraged BALTIMORE (July 11, 2024) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is urging citizens and businesses in a large part of the state to voluntarily reduce their water usage …

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Published on June 21, 2024 - 15:13 GMT

Maryland Green Registry Sustainability Leadership Awards Features Climate Trailblazers

Members Save $83 Million Through Green Practices in 15th Year of Program BALTIMORE (June 21, 2024) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain last night presented awards to Maryland Green Registry members that are making Maryland …

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 13:22 GMT

Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Maryland’s Pollution Reduction Plan

Published: 6/4/2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore today signed an executive order to advance Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan. The order—one of the most comprehensive on climate change issued by a Maryland governor—directs a whole-of- …

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Published on May 23, 2024 - 16:38 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Offers Online Water Quality Conditions at Beaches for Summer Swimming Season

Online tool makes it easy to beat the heat BALTIMORE (May 23, 2024) – With the summer swimming season about to kick off, the Maryland Department of the Environment is urging the public to use our online water quality tool before jumping into your favorite …

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Published on April 23, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

Governor Moore Celebrates Earth Day, Signs Executive Order Creating the Maryland Outdoor Learning Partnership

Published: 4/22/2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today visited the Maryland Department of the Environment’s headquarters in Baltimore in celebration of Earth Day. During the visit, the governor discussed the agency’s work to combat climate change, …

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Published on April 11, 2024 - 16:00 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Connects Rural Counties with Funding to Fight Climate Change

$500,000 for technical assistance to identify projects and apply for federal grants BALTIMORE (April 11, 2024) – Maryland is providing new funding for smaller and rural jurisdictions to get the technical support they need for projects that reduce …

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Published on March 14, 2024 - 17:21 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment, Attorney General File Complaint in Circuit Court Against Curtis Bay Energy Medical Waste ...

Operator previously fined for environmental crimes BALTIMORE (March 14, 2024) – The Office of the Attorney General, on behalf of the Maryland Department of the Environment, today filed a complaint in Baltimore City Circuit Court against a medical waste …

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Published on February 16, 2024 - 19:10 GMT

Governor Moore Announces $90 Million to Support Moore-Miller Administration’s Climate Agenda

Published: 2/16/2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today announced $90 million to support the Moore-Miller Administration’s climate agenda. The previously unallocated funding from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund (SEIF) will be placed in the Moore …

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Published on January 24, 2024 - 15:55 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Attorney General’s Office Announce $600,000 Penalty Against Caroline County Fuel ...

Settlement of lawsuit against Tri-Gas & Oil Co., Inc., includes remediation requirements after fuel leaks into a stream of the Marshyhope River BALTIMORE (Jan. 24, 2024) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain and Attorney …

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Published on January 17, 2024 - 15:26 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Appoints First Assistant Secretary for Environmental Justice

Aneca Y. Atkinson to oversee efforts to address environmental disparities and reduce pollution in overburdened communities; Appointment underscores commitment to environmental justice as a top priority BALTIMORE (Jan. 17, 2024) – Maryland Department of the …

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Published on December 28, 2023 - 15:11 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Releases Climate Pollution Reduction Plan to Significantly Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by ...

Advances policies to reduce emissions, electrify transportation and create thousands of green jobs BALTIMORE (Dec. 28, 2023) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today submitted its Climate Pollution Reduction Plan to Governor Wes Moore and …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 18:15 GMT

New Scientific Study Confirms Airborne Coal Dust in Curtis Bay Community

Findings will be considered in review of operating permit for South Baltimore coal export terminal BALTIMORE (Dec. 14, 2023) – A scientific study released today by the Community of Curtis Bay Association, the South Baltimore Community Land Trust, Johns …

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Published on December 8, 2023 - 15:03 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Issues New Fish Consumption Advisory and Guidelines

Recommended meal limits issued based on testing results as part of Maryland’s comprehensive response to PFAS risks; testing shows blue crabs and oysters do not appear to be affected, vast majority of fish may still be eaten in moderation BALTIMORE (Dec. 8 …

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Published on December 6, 2023 - 14:17 GMT

Settlement Reached with World Recycling Company for Open Dumping

BALTIMORE, MD (December 5, 2023) – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and the World Recycling Company (WRC) have agreed to settle a civil complaint that alleged, among other things, the company’s unauthorized acceptance and disposal of solid waste. …

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Published on December 1, 2023 - 15:21 GMT

Secretary McIlwain Joins World Leaders at Annual Climate Conference

Mission to Promote Maryland’s Net-Zero Policies BALTIMORE (Dec. 1, 2023) — Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain will attend the annual global summit on climate change known as COP28 (28th Conference of the Parties to the United …

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Published on November 17, 2023 - 20:10 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Honors Student Artists at “Rethink Recycling” Sculpture Contest

Jemicy School Student Wins Top Prize; Annual Awards Promote Recycling, Creativity among Students BALTIMORE, MD (Nov. 17, 2023) – Maya Glass, a student at Jemicy School in Baltimore County, won the grand prize of a Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Tablet and two …

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