News from the DEP
Press Releases for the past 12 months
- Maine DEP seeks public input as part of a review of the state's Solid Waste and Recycling Plan (May 17, 2023)
- Maine DEP lifts suspension order for NECEC project (May 16, 2023)
- Joint Status Update: Work to Remove Derailed Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Freight Train Continues (May 5, 2023)
- The Maine DEP observes Air Quality Awareness Week from May 1 to May 5, 2023 (April 28, 2023)
- Maine Forest Service and Land Use Planning Commission issue a Joint Notice of Violation to Railway with the assistance of Maine DEP (April 28, 2023)
- Maine DEP Warns Railroad to Clean Up Environment Surrounding Train Derailment Site to Department's Satisfaction (April 21, 2023)
- Maine DEP Provides Update on Clean Up Effort Following Train Derailment (April 18, 2023)
- Maine DEP has announced new grant awards for municipal stream crossings (March 3, 2023)
- DEP is seeking grant submissions for waste diversion projects (February 6, 2023)
- Second round of funds from DEP awarded for 2022 recycling and organics management projects (December 29, 2022)
- MNRCP awards $1.5 million for wetland restoration and conservation in Maine (December 21, 2022)
- After Brookfield Provides New Information to Federal Government, Maine DEP Offers Brookfield Opportunity to Submit Updated Application (October 12, 2022)
- DEP directs NECEC to remove specific materials from the project corridor (October 3, 2022)
- DEP seeks grant proposals for second round of waste diversion projects (August 24, 2022)
- DEP is seeking applications for $3 million in grants to upgrade and replace stream crossings (August 18, 2022)
- DEP warns of impacts to surface waters from drought and irrigation practices (August 4, 2022)
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report shows Maine on pace to meet goals (July 28, 2022)
- A DEP air quality alert is in effect for Sunday along the coast of Maine (July 23, 2022)
- Appeals to the NECEC Transmission project are decided by the Maine BEP (July 21, 2022)
- Impacted areas of Cobbosseecontee Lake will receive an herbicide treatment to combat Eurasian water milfoil Treatment is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, 2022 (July 11, 2022)
- An update on today's effort to recover the wreckage of the vessel TOO ELUSIVE (July 9, 2022)
- MEDIA ADVISORY Press Conference regarding Motor Vessel TOO ELUSIVE salvage efforts - CANCELED (June 30, 2022)
- Media Advisory: Press Conference regarding Motor Vessel TOO ELUSIVE salvage efforts (June 30, 2022)
- The Maine DEP issues an Air Quality Alert for portions of Maine on Sunday, June 26, 2022 (June 25, 2022)
- The motor vessel TOO ELUSIVE's recent sinking is still being monitored by the Maine DEP, USCG, and New Hampshire DES (June 24, 2022)
- Update to the fire and subsequent sinking of the Motor Vessel TOO ELUSIVE (June 22, 2022)
Newsletters
Maine EnviroNews. The Maine EnviroNews shares current information on environmental issues and initiatives that affect Maine people, municipalities and businesses. Find information about department initiatives, rulemaking, training and opportunities to get involved. Contact: Beth Chase
Nonpoint Source Training News. The Maine Nonpoint Source Training News is a compilation of information on the efforts of the Nonpoint Source Training and Resource Center. It provides notice of upcoming training programs, updates on Center initiatives, and items newsworthy to participants of Center programs. Contact:John Maclaine
Shoreland Zoning News. Since 1987, the Shoreland Zoning News has been helping municipal officials better administer and enforce shoreland zoning ordinances. It includes interpretations of the State of Maine Guidelines for Municipal Shoreland Zoning Ordinances, as well as updates and news applicable to the shoreland zone. Contact: Colin Clark
O&M News. The O&M News provides information about wastewater operator certification, training courses for operators, articles on technical subjects and regulatory information. Published monthly by the Division of Water Quality Management, the O&M News invites articles on topics of interest to anyone in the wastewater industry. Contact: Jodi Meader
For information regarding DEP media relations, please contact:
David Madore, Director of Communications
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
17 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0017
Phone: (207) 287-5842
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