News from the DEP
Press Releases for the past 12 months
- 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)
- Board of Environmental Protection has rescheduled NECEC appeals for deliberation (May 23, 2022)
- DEP has awarded the first round of funds for recycling and organics management projects in 2022 (May 23, 2022)
- NECEC appeals to the Board of Environmental Protection have been postponed due to Covid-19 illnesses (May 16, 2022)
- NECEC appeals to be considered by the Board of Environmental Protection (May 11, 2022)
- DEP to host Food Scrap Diversion Workshops (May 6, 2022)
- Maine DEP celebrates Air Quality Awareness Week May 2 - 6, 2022 (April 29, 2022)
- Maine DEP has awarded a new round of municipal stream crossing grants (April 4, 2022)
- DEP seeks grant proposals for first round of 2022 waste diversion projects (January 18, 2022)
- MNRCP awards record $5.7 million for wetland restoration and conservation in Maine (December 7, 2021)
- DEP finds no permit violations associated with recent mortalities at Cooke Aquaculture pens (September 27, 2021)
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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