Hey there, race fans! Gunnar, MDE's favorite Chesapeake Bay retriever, coming to you live from the winners' circle at the Preakness. Littering in Maryland is not only a handicap, it makes our beautiful state look un-stably ugly! 🏇 Let's stay the course and not let litter bolt across our beautiful landscape. Make your trash disposal a win-place-show effort that makes us all proud!
Remember, we're counting on you to keep our Chesapeake galloping towards a cleaner future! 🏆 Let's stay on track and keep Maryland racing ahead for everyone! ✨
#MarylandLitterFree
#MarylandStateDog
Mark your calendar! 🗓️
We're teaming up with @CleanAirPartner to showcase the Backyard Bubble.🫧 Come by the Waverly Ace Hardware next Saturday to learn about #AirQuality hazards associated with lawn care and other backyard activities, and enter for a chance to win electric yard tools!⚡️
Don't forget Monday's meeting about the status of the Potomac Interceptor.
Please join us for a chance to exchange information at our next Potomac Inteceptor meeting on May 18. Whether you've been following the progress closely or are just now diving in, we want to see you there! We’re moving beyond the what happened and focusing on science-based data and long-term restoration.
🔬 What’s on the Agenda?
The Data: We’ll be sharing the latest sampling results to give you a clear, factual picture of where things stand.
The Progress: Get a direct update on the ongoing cleanup efforts.
The Future: This is your space to provide input on the remediation and restoration . We’re here to listen to your concerns and integrate community feedback into the next steps.
📅 When & Where
Date: Monday, May 18
Time: 7:00 P.M.
In-Person: Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Avenue, Glen Echo
Join Virtually: We are offering a hybrid option for those who can't make it in person
Register for the hybrid option here: /bdhykbf5
Representatives from the Maryland Department of the Environment, DC Water, and the Maryland Department of Health will present. We are committed to ensuring the community is informed with hard data and empowered to help shape the restoration process.
See you there—let’s work together to keep the Potomac healthy! 💧
#PotomacInterceptor #EnvironmentalScience #CommunityInput #CleanWater
Ever wonder who’s working behind the scenes to keep Maryland’s skies blue? 💨✨
Meet Noble Smith, an Outreach Coordinator with the Air & Radiation Administration here at the Maryland Department of the Environment. From monitoring air quality to implementing the state’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan, our team is on the ground every day to ensure every breath you take is a healthy one.
In today’s #CleanAirMonth spotlight, Noble shares how he’s personally helping Maryland reach our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and lessening air pollution.
#MarylandEnvironment #MDE #AirQualityAwareness #SustainableMaryland
We have 2 meetings this week that might be of interest to you!
The Maryland Department of the Environment has made a tentative determination to renew the Title V Operating Permit for a facility in the Curtis Bay area. We want to hear from you before a final decision is made. There is time for Q & A with staff from MDE built into the evening's agenda.
There are two ways to participate in our upcoming public hearing:
📍 In-Person: Curtis Bay Recreation Center (1630 Filbert St, Baltimore)
💻 Virtually: Register here to receive the link: https://forms.gle/jPGu1J37zUVUCdyA7
📅 When: Thursday, May 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
You can review the draft permit and supporting documents here: /DraftTitleV
Can't make it? Written comments are being accepted through May 21, 2026. Please email Shannon Heafey at [email protected].
The second is virtual for a voluntary clean up program in Hyattsville. You can access it here: /meet/22208854266614?p=h2JT8QtRSoEpPaYdPu, Meeting ID: 222 088 542 666 14, Passcode: rv2dT28L, Telephone Dial In: +1 434-338-7174, 446523086#
Please submit questions or comments to Joel Knauff by June 5, 2026. [email protected]
Happy Mother’s Day to Mother Earth 🌎💚
She gives us clean air, flowing water, and places to explore—from the Chesapeake Bay to neighborhood parks across Maryland.
At the Maryland Department of the Environment, we’re proud to help protect what sustains us all—today and for future generations.
🌱 Take a walk.
💧 Protect our waters.
🌎 Give back to the place that gives us everything.
#MothersDay #Maryland #ProtectOurPlanet
Last month, the third Maryland Climate Teach-In Summit was fortunate enough to host this year’s event at @official_baltimorepoly . The students held workshops all morning for visitors to learn about many things including their hydroponics lab, the weather station and their gardening projects. In the afternoon they went over to Hillside Park for a tree planting, bird watching and for some career advise from professionals in the environmental field. Thanks @baltcityschools and students for the hospitality!
#climateteachin
#climateeducation
#environmenteducation
#baltimorepolytechnicinstitute
#westernhighschoolbaltimore
ATTENTION: Most of Maryland continues to experience either Moderate or Severe Drought conditions.
ℹ️ What you can do:
While there are no water restrictions currently in place, consider reducing your use of potable water by:
🚿 Take showers instead of baths.
🚰 Avoid letting water run while you are brushing your teeth, washing your face or shaving
💦 Only operate dishwashers and washing machines when they are full
🌱 Avoid wasting water while waiting for it to get hot. Capture the cool water for other uses like watering plants.
💧 Avoid leaving sprinklers or hoses unattended. A garden hose can pour out 600 gallons or more in only a few hours.
🆘 If you need assistance:
Farmers in the below listed counties are eligible for assistance through a drought disaster declaration from the USDA. Farmers in the primary designated counties
Designated Counties: Allegany, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Washington
Learn more about the drought conditions in your zip code by visiting: drought.gov.
Repurpose Aggregates is leading the way in Maryland by turning construction, demolition, and excavation waste into high-quality, reusable materials. By shifting away from the bury and forget mentality, they are proving that a Circular Economy is the future of our industry.
Here’s why this matters for Maryland:
🌍 Environmental Protection: By reusing concrete, brick, and dirt, we reduce landfill reliance and protect our natural landscapes from degradation.
📉 Sustainability in Action: Using repurposed materials instead of virgin aggregates slashes CO2 emissions and preserves our planet for the next generation.
💼 Economic Growth: Innovation creates opportunity! This state-of-the-art facility supports local development projects while fueling green-sector jobs and a robust economy. 🏗️ Innovative Technology: Through best-practice systems, we are transforming “discarded” waste into essential building blocks for our cities, bridges, and homes.
At MDE, we believe in doing well by doing good. We’re proud to see companies like this investing in solutions that prove waste is a resource, not a problem.
Let’s keep building a greener, more resilient Maryland!
#CircularEconomy #SustainableConstruction #GreenJobs #MarylandEnvironment #Innovation TeamMDE RepurposeAggregates NetZero
ATTENTION: Most of Maryland continues to experience either Moderate or Severe Drought conditions.
ℹ️ What you can do:
While there are no water restrictions currently in place, consider reducing your use of potable water by:
🚿 Take showers instead of baths.
🚰 Avoid letting water run while you are brushing your teeth, washing your face or shaving
💦 Only operate dishwashers and washing machines when they are full
🌱 Avoid wasting water while waiting for it to get hot. Capture the cool water for other uses like watering plants.
💧 Avoid leaving sprinklers or hoses unattended. A garden hose can pour out 600 gallons or more in only a few hours.
🆘 If you need assistance:
Farmers in the below listed counties are eligible for assistance through a drought disaster declaration from the USDA. Farmers in the primary designated counties Designated Counties:
Allegany, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Washington
Learn more about the drought conditions in your zip code by visiting: drought.gov.
Ever wonder who’s working behind the scenes to keep Maryland’s skies blue? 💨✨
Meet Justin Smith, a Natural Resource Planner with the Air & Radiation Administration here at the Maryland Department of the Environment. From monitoring air quality to implementing the state’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan, our team is on the ground every day to ensure every breath you take is a healthy one.
In today’s #CleanAirMonth spotlight, Justin shares how he’s personally helping Maryland reach our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and lessening air pollution.
#MarylandEnvironment #MDE #AirQualityAwareness #SustainableMaryland
Plant a tree. Make it count. Breathe easier.
Maryland is planting 5 million trees — and each one counts! Spring and Fall are the best times to plant. Whether in your backyard or within your community, register your trees so they count toward our state’s climate goals.
👉 Learn more and log your trees at mde.maryland.gov/trees
#5MillionTrees
#PlantATree
#MakeItCount
#BreatheEasier
