News from the DEP
Press Releases for the past 12 months
- DEP finds no permit violations associated with recent mortalities at Cooke Aquaculture pens (September 27, 2021)
- DEP accepting proposals for $4M in stream crossing replacement and upgrade grants (August 27, 2021)
- Clean-up efforts in response to oil spill at Willard Beach in South Portland continue (August 26, 2021)
- Joint Response to Oil Spill at Willard Beach, South Portland, ME (August 25, 2021)
- DEP reports drought and irrigation related impacts to surface waters in parts of Maine (August 18, 2021)
- Ground-level ozone expected to climb in parts of Maine on Thursday (August 11, 2021)
- Smoke from wildfires will affect air quality in Maine on Monday and Tuesday (July 26, 2021)
- Starting July 1, enforcement of the polystyrene foam ban begins (June 24, 2021)
- Statewide ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect July 1, 2021 (June 18, 2021)
- Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Monday, June 7, 2021 (June 6, 2021)
- Maine joins the nation in recognizing May 3 - 7, 2021 as Air Quality Awareness Week (May 3, 2021)
- DEP applauds federal support for clean car standards (April 28, 2021)
- DEP seeks applicants for waste diversion grants (March 19, 2021)
- New round of municipal stream crossing grants awarded by Maine DEP (March 8, 2021)
- Over $2.4 million awarded for natural resource conservation in Maine (February 2, 2021)
- Maine DEP delays enforcement of polystyrene foam and plastic bag bans (December 22, 2020)
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: Bill Longfellow
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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