Maryland Department of the Environment Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 2, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

Governor Moore Announces Historic Conowingo Dam Agreement to Promote Landmark Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts and Supercharge $...

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 …

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Published on September 15, 2025 - 14:47 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment’s Assistant Secretary of Environmental Justice Honored with “Impact” Award

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 …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Issues New Stormwater Permit for Transportation, Expanding Green Infrastructure and ...

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 …

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Published on August 6, 2025 - 20:19 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $11 Million in Flood Resilience and Habitat Restoration Funding for Baltimore ...

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 …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 18:12 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Revokes 1,400 Lead Paint Inspection Certificates Issued by Suspended Inspector to Protect ...

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 …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 21:50 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Issues Most Protective Permit With New Pollution Controls for CSX Coal Facility in Response ...

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 …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 20:54 GMT

Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Environmental Justice for Communities Burdened by Pollution

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- …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 15:03 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $27 Million in Clean Water Infrastructure Funding for Baltimore City and Kent, ...

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 …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

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

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 …

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Published on June 11, 2025 - 18:53 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $20 Million for Town of Hampstead to Mitigate “Forever Chemicals”

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 …

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Published on June 7, 2025 - 15:45 GMT

Governor Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott Operational Update on Response to Diesel Fuel Spill in Harbor East

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 …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

U.S. Climate Alliance Governors Launch Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to Expand Americans’ Access to Newer and Cleaner Vehicles

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 …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 23:57 GMT

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 …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 19:41 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $1.7 Million in Community Projects, Progress on Pollution Reduction at Back River ...

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 …

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Published on April 7, 2025 - 17:32 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Urges Consumers to Make Sustainable Choices for Food Waste Prevention Week

Event Runs from April 7-13 BALTIMORE (April 7, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is urging consumers to make sustainable choices, such as meal planning and composting food scraps, in observance of Food Waste Prevention Week from April 7-13 …

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Published on April 5, 2025 - 02:27 GMT

Maryland Announces Third Annual Climate Teach-In with Spokesperson and Cecil County Teacher of the Year Brittany Rigdon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jabari Walker JSWalker@bowiestate.edu 301-832-4590 Maryland Announces Third Annual Climate Teach-In with Spokesperson and Cecil County Teacher of the Year Brittany Rigdon Annapolis, MD (April 2, 2025) – The Maryland …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 16:10 GMT

Maryland Department of Environment Provides Update on Drought Conditions and Water Conservation Efforts

No statewide restrictions, but conservation urged with warmer weather approaching; Most of state under drought warning, with areas of Central and Western Maryland most impacted BALTIMORE (April 3, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 23:05 GMT

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 …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 23:13 GMT

Maryland Department of the Environment Announces Funding for Wicomico County Clean Water Projects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov 443-604-0091 Board of Public Works approves grants and loans for upgrades to water plant and drainage that will mean better service, jobs and higher property values BALTIMORE ( …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 15:52 GMT

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

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 …

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