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Latest News
October 31, 2008 - Ethanol in Maine gasoline
October 28, 2008 - Seven Northeast states file joint action requiring EPA to make fish safe to eat
October 28, 2008 - Clean Water & Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds Bond Issue Vote on Nov. 4
September 19, 2008 - Restrictions continue on Salmon Lake in Belgrade
September 16, 2008 - Maine Gets Funds to Reduce Chemical Exposure in Pools
August 13, 2008 - DEP Plans Second Dive to Locate, Remove Invasive Plant
August 7, 2008 - Divers to Begin Removal of Invasive Milfoil from Salmon Lake
August 6, 2008 - Eurasian water milfoil found in Kennebec County lake - Maine DEP and DIFW engage rapid response plan
August 1, 2008 - DEP seeks additional comment on State’s water quality goals
July 24, 2008 - Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Process Goes Live Today
July 9, 2008 - Maine Yankee natural resource settlement gets green light
July 7, 2008 - Air Quality Alert for Tuesday and Wednesday
June 25, 2008 - Air Quality Alert for Thursday
June 12, 2008 - DEP and PUC Award Energy Audits, Efficiency Installations to Schools that Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions
June 4, 2008 - DEP Seeks Comment on State’s Water Quality Goals
May 21, 2008 - Courtesy Boat Inspections Snag Invasive Plants and Record Participation
May 14, 2008 - Maine Does Well Controlling Sewer Overflows
May 12, 2008 - D.E.P welcomes experienced energy expert
April 29, 2008 - Clean Air Day Celebration
April 22, 2008 - Maine Citizens Honored by EPA Awards
April 14, 2008 - Schools to be Honored for Energy Efficiency Improvements
April 7, 2008 - Maine DEP Triples Funds for Milfoil Control Projects
March 28, 2008 - New Fertilizer Law Cuts Back Phosphorus Use
March 14, 2008 - Governor’s Carbon Challenge Awards
March 12, 2008 - EPA’s Ozone Standard Disappointing to Maine
March 10, 2008 - Snow and Ice Brings Oil Spills
March 10, 2008 - DEP Seeks Comment on Water Quality
February 25, 2008 - DEP study prompts revisions to broken fluorescent bulb clean-up guidelines
January 7, 2008 - Particle Pollution Regional Event Continues into Tuesday
January 7, 2008 - Dirty Air Comes to Maine
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Bob Demkowicz
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
17 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0017
Phone: (207) 287-7680
Fax: (207) 287-2814
