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 …
Maryland has nation-leading extended producer responsibility initiative to cut waste and generate 2,000 jobs ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 29, 2025) – Governor Wes Moore today hosted representatives from the European Union, Maryland business executives and policy …
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, …
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 …
Goal is to Empower Parents with Information Needed to Protect Children BALTIMORE (October 20, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced a series of events for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in partnership with the Maryland …
October hearings set for Eastern Shore, Southern Maryland, Western Maryland and Online BALTIMORE (October 7, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today announced that a series of public meetings will be held to hear comments from …
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced a historic agreement with Constellation Energy to fund and implement operational improvements and environmental projects at the Conowingo Dam. The commitments—valued at more than $340 million and …
Atkinson has spearheaded effort to better collaborate and inform communities disproportionately impacted by pollution BALTIMORE (September 15, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is proud to announce that Assistant Secretary Aneca …
Expanded permit requirements and additional actions advance climate resilience, clean water goals, and healthy communities BALTIMORE (August 22, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today released the next five-year stormwater discharge …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Aimena Lipscomb aimena.lipscomb@maryland.gov (443) 979-0728 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 …
Ensuring Kids are Free from Lead Exposure Helps Them Stay Healthy and Ready to Learn, Thrive, and Succeed in School and Life BALTIMORE (July 31, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is invalidating more than 1,400 lead inspection certificates …
Company Required to Construct Windscreen to Limit Dust BALTIMORE (July 29, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today issued a new operating permit for the CSX Transportation coal facility in Curtis Bay. The new permit is one of the most …
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore yesterday signed an executive order establishing a more unified approach to promoting environmental justice in Maryland. The Valuing Opportunity, Inclusion, and Community Equity order will help foster a whole-of- …
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 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 …
BALTIMORE (June 11, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works today unanimously approved nearly $20 million in funding to support the Town of Hampstead’s efforts to address PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in its drinking water …
For immediate release: June 6, 2025 Contact: Brittany Marshall Brittany.Marshall2@maryland.gov Governor Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott Operational Update on Response to Diesel Fuel Spill in Harbor East ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
