News from the DEP
Press Releases for the past 12 months
- Maine's lakes could experience increased algae blooms this summer (July 7, 2020)
- Maine Climate Council to hear draft climate change strategies over two-day virtual meeting (June 16, 2020)
- Maine DEP issues permit for the Clean Energy Connect project (May 11, 2020)
- DEP Announces Air Quality Awareness Week (April 30, 2020)
- DEP provides guidance to municipalities regarding recycling and transfer station operations (April 10, 2020)
- DEP reminds Mainers of what not to flush (March 20, 2020)
- DEP issues draft order for the New England Clean Energy Connect Project (March 13, 2020)
- DEP seeks grant proposals for waste diversion projects (March 6, 2020)
- Chevron settlement to fund habitat restoration in the Penobscot (February 10, 2020)
- New round of stream crossing grants awarded by Maine DEP (February 3, 2020)
- Maine DEP Releases Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Showing Maine on Track to Meet Immediate Goals (January 13, 2020)
- Over $3.7 million awarded for natural resource conservation in Maine (January 8, 2020)
- DEP issues statement regarding recent air monitoring in Farmington (September 25, 2019)
- Maine DEP seeks second round of proposals for municipal stream crossing grants (September 9, 2019)
- Maine DEP offers wastewater sludge dewatering grants (August 15, 2019)
- Maine DEP to test marine spill response on Penobscot River (August 9, 2019)
- Fish Passage Restoration in the Penobscot (July 30, 2019)
- Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Tuesday, July 30, 2019 (July 29, 2019)
- DEP issues statement regarding water quality at Maine's beaches (July 26, 2019)
- DEP to hold workshops for Municipal Stream Crossing Grants (July 25, 2019)
- Herbicide Treatment Scheduled for Monday on Cobbosseecontee Lake (July 16, 2019)
- DEP awards grants for stream crossing and culvert upgrades (July 15, 2019)
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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