A new phase for the Bay 

With the development and continued fine-tuning of a detailed road map to reduce pollutants entering our waterways, Maryland is turning the corner in its long-running effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay and improve local waterways. More >

MDE headlines

Fish kill of unusual scale becomes a whopper of a story, jailed Baltimore landlord pressed to comply with Maryland's lead law, MDE moves to sue utility for water pollution. More >

MDE to monitor air quality near major roadways

The Maryland Department of the Environment will install air quality monitors near a few busy roads as part of a new effort to monitor air quality with the goal of improving programs to reduce the risk of respiratory problems. More >

General Assembly 2011: Reducing pollution from septic systems, moving carefully on Marcellus Shale, countering acid mine drainage

Environmental measures under consideration in the General Assembly include a proposal to prevent pollution from septic systems to the Chesapeake and other Maryland waterways. That legislation would also encourage smart growth and agricultural preservation. More >

MDE works to meet federal requirements for wetland compensation

The Maryland Department of the Environment - which has for many years operated programs to offset the effects of unavoidable losses of wetlands - is working to meet new federal standards designed to produce even better, more consistent results nationwide. More >

Maryland lead poisoning fight gets federal boost

A federal rule that will help Maryland’s efforts to eliminate childhood lead poisoning is now fully in effect. More >

Nominate champions of the environment for Tawes, Coulter awards

It's time to nominate that person or group that worked to better Maryland's environment for the 2011 Tawes Award for a Clean Environment. Government employees can be nominated for the James B. Coulter Award. More >

Spotlight on staff: Meet Suna Yi Sariscak 

Suna Yi Sariscak works to protect public health and the environment by ensuring that chemical plants and other industrial facilities meet Maryland’s stringent air quality standards. More >

MDE recognizes outstanding employees 

The Maryland Department of the Environment congratulates several employees for their outstanding service during the last quarter of the year. More >