Commissioner's Corner

• Commissioner's Highlights - January 13, 2012
• Commissioner's Highlights - January 27, 2012
• Commissioner's Highlights - February 10, 2012
• Commissioner's Highlights - February 24, 2012
• Commissioner's Highlights - March 9, 2012
• Commissioner's Highlights - March 23, 2012
• Commissioner's Highlights - April 6, 2012

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• Boats Banned From Great Meadow Stream, Portion of Great Pond To Facilitate Fight Against Invasive Milfoil (May 24, 2012)
• Maine DEP Launches Accessible, Assistance-Oriented New Website (May 22, 2012)
• Maine DEP, Coast Guard and Response Partners To Test Marine Spill Response On Damariscotta River (May 17, 2012)
• Media Advisory: 700 Students Expected at DEP-Hosted Southern Maine Children’s Water Festival Friday (May 11, 2012)
• DEP Air Bureau Staffer Honored With EPA Lifetime Achievement Award (April 25, 2012)
• Governor LePage Highlights DEP Improvements, Environmental Leadership of Maine Employers In Earth Day Radio Address (April 22, 2012)
• ELLMS Project Honored For Environmental Excellence By Governor LePage, Maine DEP Commissioner Aho (April 19, 2012)
• Governor LePage, DEP Commissioner Aho Honor Washington County Council of Governments For Environmental Excellence (April 19, 2012)
• Maine Energy Systems Honored For Environmental Excellence By Governor LePage, Maine DEP Commissioner Aho (April 19, 2012)
• Governor LePage, DEP Commissioner Aho Honor George R. Roberts Co. For Environmental Excellence (April 19, 2012)
• CLYNK Honored For Environmental Excellence By Governor LePage, DEP Commissioner Aho (April 19, 2012)
• Governor LePage, DEP Commissioner Aho Honor IDEXX For Environmental Excellence (April 19, 2012)
• Governor LePage, DEP Commissioner Aho Announce Environmental Excellence Awardees (April 19, 2012)
• Governor LePage, DEP Commissioner To Bestow Environmental Excellence Awards Thursday (April 12, 2012)
• In Our Backyard: Spring Into Home Improvement Season With Healthy Renovation Tips From The Maine DEP (March 27, 2012)
• Maine, New Hampshire Spill Responders & Partners To Study, Strategize Protection Of Sensitive Marine Resources (March 8, 2012)
• Maine Natural Resource Agencies Call Attention to National Invasive Species Awareness Week, State's Efforts (February 27, 2012)
• Maine DEP Releases Determination On Public Benefit To Proposed Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion (January 31, 2012)
• 9 Hannaford Supermarkets Certified By Maine DEP As Environmental Leaders (January 31, 2012)
• Two County Grocers Certified By Maine DEP As Environmental Leaders (January 23, 2012)
• DEP Announces Schedule to Certify Contractors to Work In Shoreland Zone By 2013 Deadline (January 10, 2012)
• Maine DEP, The Nature Conservancy & Army Corps Announces $2.4 Million Awarded to Conserve Natural Resources in Maine (January 9, 2012)
• DEP Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence (January 4, 2012)
• DEP Recommends Reevaluation of Product Take-Back Programs to Improve Recycling Rates, Protections (December 30, 2011)
• Maine Department of Environmental Protection Announces Functional Reorganization (December 7, 2011)
• Maine Department of Environmental Protection Proposes Easing Permitting Process, Expense for Maine Landowners (December 2, 2011)
• Maine DEP Releases Updated Volunteer Lake Watershed Survey Guide (November 28, 2011)
• Maine DEP Helps Protect Drinking Water Supplies in Bethel, Scarborough With Tank Replacements (November 18, 2011)
• Maine DEP Helps Grocers Reduce Environmental Impact, Grow Bottom Line Through Green Certification Program (November 9, 2011)
• Maine DEP Commissioner To Help Break Ground On $14.7 Million Wastewater Treatment, Energy Recovery Project in L-A (November 7, 2011)
• Maine DEP, Coast Guard and Response Partners To Test Marine Spill Response On Penobscot River (October 24, 2011)
• Maine DEP Names Heather Parent As Policy Director, Melanie Loyzim And Mike Mullen Permanent Bureau Directors (October 19, 2011)
• Maine DEP To Hold Public Meeting On Proposed Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion Public Benefit Determination Application (October 18, 2011)
• Maine DEP Shows Customer Service Commitment With Installation of Southern State Director (October 7, 2011)
• Boats Banned Temporarily From Davis Stream to Stop Spread of Invasive Hydrilla (September 27, 2011)
• Maine Department of Environmental Protection Launches Home Heating Oil Tank Health Awareness Campaign (September 6, 2011)
• August Environmental Column From Maine DEP: Closing Your Camp With Care (August 30, 2011)
• Maine DEP Innovative Certification Allows Bethel Energy Business To Expand (August 24, 2011)
• Maine DEP Certifies Nestlewood Inn B&B and Sheepscot Harbour Village & Resort As Environmental Leaders In Lodging (August 18, 2011)
• Maine DEP Reminds Manufacturers Of BPA Ban, Offers Compliance Assistance (August 2, 2011)
• Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Alert, Warns of High Heat (July 20, 2011)
• Maine Settles With Chevron For $900,000 For Decades-Long Hampden Oil Leak (July 15, 2011)
• Maine DEP To Be Joined By Governor, AG In Announcement of State’s Securing of 2nd Largest Environmental Penalty (July 13, 2011)
• Efficient Environmental Rulemaking Process Authorized By LD 1 Begins Today at Maine DEP (July 6, 2011)
• Maine DEP Urges Boaters To Self-Inspect For Invasives (June 30, 2011)
• Maine DEP Says State's Coastal Beaches Are Clean, Open And Safe For Swimming (June 29, 2011)
• Maine DEP Certifies Environmental Leaders In Lodging (June 21, 2011)
• Maine DEP Monthly Environmental Column Focused On 'Fueling Your Summer Safely' (June 20, 2011)
• Pattie Aho Named Acting Commissioner of Maine Department of Environmental Protection (June 17, 2011)
• RGGI Auction Yields Maine $769k for Investment In Energy Efficiency, Job Creation (June 10, 2011)
• Maine DEP Warns Of Unhealthy Air Quality Levels Along Coast Today, Tomorrow (June 8, 2011)
• Maine DEP Biologist Receives International Environmental Stewardship Award (June 7, 2011)
• Maine DEP Certifies Environmental Leader Grocers (May 23, 2011)
• Water In Northern Maine Stream Back To Normal After Major Sewage Spill Cleanup Efforts (May 20, 2011)
• Maine DEP Offers Free Workshops For Forming Road Associations (May 18, 2011)
• Three Maine DEP Air Staff Honored For Environmental Leadership (May 16, 2011)
• Maine DEP Names Acting Director of Bureau of Air Quality (May 13, 2011)
• Wastewater Discharge Sparks Water Warning in Northern Maine (May 12, 2011)
• Maine DEP Focuses on Smart Exercise During Pollution Periods 'In Our Backyard' (May 12, 2011)
• Maine DEP Announces Toll-Free Assistance Hotline, Services For Businesses and Individuals (May 10, 2011)
• Maine DEP Grants Schools Funding For Energy Efficiency Efforts (May 9, 2011)
• National Air Quality Awareness Week Marks Start of Ozone Season in Maine (May 2, 2011)
• DEP Focuses on Benefits of Composting 'In Our Backyard' Monthly Environmental Column (April 28, 2011)
• Maine DEP Certifies York County Shelter Programs’ Facilities As Environmental Leaders (April 25, 2011)
• Maine DEP Commissioner Darryl Brown's Remarks at 2011 Milfoil Summit (April 15, 2011)
• Maine DEP Division of Watershed Management Named Conservation Partner of the Year (April 11, 2011)
• Maine DEP Commissioner Speaks About Environmental Leadership of Private Sector, Helps Launch Zero Waste Challenge (April 7, 2011)
• Governor LePage Signs DEP-Supported Bill to Remove Red Tape for Lobstermen (April 6, 2011)
• Maine DEP 'Culture of Cooperation' Focus of Governor's Weekly Radio Address (April 4, 2011)
• RGGI Auction Yields $2.5 Million for Investment in Maine Energy Efficiency, Job Creation (March 22, 2011)
• Maine DEP Commissioner Appoints Senior Leadership Team (March 15, 2011)
• Maine DEP Certifies Lodging Environmental Leaders (March 11, 2011)
• DEP Publishes March 'In Our Backyard' Column (March 9, 2011)
• Maine DEP and DECD Collaboration Successful In Saving 170 Hartland Jobs (February 18, 2011)