Maryland Department of the Environment.
environmental protection agency of the U.S. state of Maryland
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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MDE inspection report cited operational failures concerning the Back River.Some support1 report
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The Maryland Department of the Environment is managing state water resources while under a drought watch.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Maryland Department of the Environment is monitoring the health and conditions of the Potomac River.Well supported3 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Maryland Department of the Environment issued an air quality alert for Western Maryland due to wildfire smoke.Well supported4 reports
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The National Weather Service is issuing severe weather forecasts and a Code Orange Air Quality alert due to pollution affecting Baltimore, Maryland.Well supported4 reports
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The Maryland Department of the Environment must comply with environmental oversight requirements concerning Rising Sun.Some support1 report
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Groundwater issues and shared reliance on limited regional water sources affect Baltimore County.Well supported4 reports
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The Maryland Department of the Environment is responsible for investigating contamination issues in Rockville.Some support1 report
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The Maryland Department of the Environment provided assistance for a project in Cambridge involving the rehabilitation of a pump station.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Maryland Department of the Environment
Events traced to Maryland Department of the Environment, step by step, newest first- Maryland MDE must monitor blended river water during droughtMDE must monitor environmental impacts of drought-driven river water usePossible
- Maryland Department of the Environment may face increased regulatory oversight for new shipyardMaryland Department of the Environment may face increased regulatory oversight for new shipyardPossible
Around Maryland Department of the Environment this week
News at the entities that move Maryland Department of the Environment most-
Maryland StructuralA candidate is seeking to represent Maryland's 3rd Congressional District.Moves Maryland Department of the Environment
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Constellation Energy TransactionalExelon separated from Constellation Energy and confirmed its operational footprint across multiple states within the PJM Interconnection.Moves Maryland Department of the Environment
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Donald Trump StructuralTrump's priorities influenced the replacement of the late Senator Graham, and he discussed foreign policy regarding Iran.Moves Maryland Department of the Environment
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Baltimore County StructuralPatrick Dyer is running for Baltimore County Executive and aims to bring businesses to Towson.Moves Maryland Department of the Environment
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Department of Natural Resources OperationalThe Department of Natural Resources managed wildfires in Long Lake and Barrington, while Amy Smith spoke with CBC about the wildfire season.Moves Maryland Department of the Environment
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Moore OperationalMultiple politicians, including Moore, Gottheimer, and Steube, criticized and opposed the H-1B programs implemented by DHS.Moves Maryland Department of the Environment
Connections
The 16 strongest of 19, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Maryland Structural
The environmental agency operates as a state agency of Maryland, managing state resources and monitoring environmental conditions.
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Baltimore Structural
The Maryland Department of the Environment monitors and regulates environmental conditions, such as air quality and water levels, within the Baltimore region.
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Western Maryland Shared context
The agency operates under a mandate that includes issuing air quality alerts specific to the geographical area of Western Maryland.
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Constellation Energy Transactional
A negotiated settlement was reached between the Maryland Department of the Environment and Constellation Energy.
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Baltimore County Structural
MDE monitors critical groundwater levels that directly affect the operational and residential conditions of Baltimore County.
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Potomac River Operational
The Department monitors the Potomac River's health and environmental conditions, including temperature and fish kill.
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Charles County Structural
The county's processes are governed by the state environmental department's regulatory framework.
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Back River Structural
MDE holds regulatory oversight over the Back River, documenting operational failures in its inspection reports.
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Donald Trump Structural
A operates under the regulatory and political influence of the executive branch, which is shaped by the views of figures like Donald Trump.
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Department of Natural Resources Operational
The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Department of Natural Resources maintain a close working relationship.
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Rising Sun Structural
The Maryland Department of the Environment requires Rising Sun to comply with environmental oversight regulations.
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Basin Run Operational
The Maryland Department of the Environment investigated a fish kill event that occurred in Basin Run.
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Rockville Shared context
The state environmental agency operates within the geographical and jurisdictional context of the city of Rockville.
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Eastern Shore Shared context
The Department of the Environment tracks environmental conditions, such as drought and low groundwater, within the Eastern Shore region.
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Moore Operational
Moore coordinates with the Maryland Department of the Environment regarding environmental matters.
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Cambridge Shared context
The Maryland Department of the Environment provided assistance for a project located in Cambridge.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
4 events- The Maryland Department of the Environment is monitoring the health and conditions of the Potomac River.
- Maryland Department of the Environment issued an air quality alert for Western Maryland due to wildfire smoke.
- The National Weather Service is issuing severe weather forecasts and a Code Orange Air Quality alert due to pollution affecting Baltimore, Maryland.
- The Maryland Department of the Environment must comply with environmental oversight requirements concerning Rising Sun.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- The Maryland Department of the Environment is managing state water resources while under a drought watch.
- Groundwater issues and shared reliance on limited regional water sources affect Baltimore County.
- The Maryland Department of the Environment is responsible for investigating contamination issues in Rockville.
- The Maryland Department of the Environment provided assistance for a project in Cambridge involving the rehabilitation of a pump station.