This action plan identifies strategies, actions, and funding to minimize PFAS releases and exposure, including related to environmental justice, contamination clean-up, and risk communication.
Maryland
Maryland Department of the Environment Biosolids Interim Guidance
This interim guidance on the land application of biosolids with PFAS contamination requests that applicators limit or cease application based on PFAS levels in the biosolids and also requires that…
State Innovation Video 2025: Maryland Wastewater Early Warning System
Maryland has created an early warning system to collect water quality data and detect wastewater treatment plant malfunctions before they cause serious pollution.
Maryland Department of the Environment PFAS in Biosolids Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information on MDE requirements related to biosolids use in land application and sampling for PFAS in biosolids.
Maryland Touts Cybersecurity Action Plan
Maryland has developed a Cybersecurity Action Plan for Water and Wastewater Systems, addressing critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
ECOS Green Report: Status of State Environmental Agency Budgets, Fiscal Years 2020 to 2023
This Green Report analyzes and discusses state environmental agency budget funding from FY2020-FY2023.
Maryland Selects Pilot Projects for Streamlined Permitting Review
On August 5, Maryland announced the first set of pilot projects to benefit from permitting reform under the Maryland Coordinated Permitting Review Council. The Council, established by Executive Order in…
Maryland Issues Executive Order on EJ Across Agencies
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, joined by Secretary of the Environment Serena McIlwain, signed an Executive Order (EO) last week promoting environmental justice (EJ) across state agencies. The ‘Valuing Opportunity, Inclusion,…
Maryland Promotes Food Waste Prevention
This month, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) supported Food Waste Prevention week by urging consumers to make sustainable choices. The Department hosted a webinar and encouraged residents and…
State Innovation Video 2024: Maryland Employee Recruitment & Onboarding
Maryland put together this video to encourage people to work for the Department of Environment and show why the work the agency does matters.
