Volume II, Number 11

March 2007

eMDE is a monthly publication of the Maryland Department of the Environment. It covers articles on current environmental issues and events in the state. Additional monthly features include: MDE public meetings and hearings schedule, enforcement and compliance notes, and permitting activity.​​

:: Featured Articles

Meet Our New Acting Secretary: Shari T. Wilson

Enthusiastic about returning, MDE’s leader takes a strong environmental approach to enforcing regulations.

General Motors Plant Site Revitalized

MDE's Voluntary Cleanup Program shows redevelopment of GM plant at work through live webcam to view real-time progress.

Maryland's Coal Mines: Meeting the Goals of Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act

Field inspectors assure stringent control measures in mine site reclamation to protect environment, communities in Western Maryland.

Discovering Pollution Sources

MDE’s field survey team combines tried and true pollution source survey methods with new technology.

Fear Not! Small Business Owners, We are Here to Help

One of the many services MDE provides to help our regulated community, our Small Business Assistance Program adds a personal touch to permitting.

MDE Makes Its Mark on MAEOE

By land, sea, and air, discover the many paths to interactive learning with MDE’s environmental outreach and education specialists.

Small Office Takes on Green Practices With Big Results 

Did you know that filling three recycling bins continually throughout the year could save a community 66 trees and 75 barrels of oil?

:: Enforcement and Compliance Notes

This section provides a monthly report on the State's environmental enforcement and compliance activities. This issue covers the period between mid-January and mid-February 2007.

:: For the Record

This section provides a partial list by county of applications received by MDE and other permitting activity between mid-January and mid-February 2007.

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