Archived Press Releases
December 27, 2007 - Seven-state mercury clean-up plan to make fish safe to eat approved by EPA
December 20, 2007 - Maine reacts to EPA denial of greenhouse gas emissions reductions
December 12, 2007 - Brewer Man Honored for Stormwater Management
October 31, 2007 - Secondary Containment Demonstrations for Outdoor Heating Oil Tanks
October 18, 2007 - Governor Baldacci Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Clean Water Act
October 15, 2007 - Governor to Award Citizens for Maine Water Quality on 35th Anniversary of Federal Clean Water Act
October 4, 2007 - Lake Removed from Milfoil Infestation List
August 28, 2007 - Maine State Ferry Sites Become Clean Air/No-Idling Zones
August 24, 2007 - Poor air quality expected along the Southern coast on Saturday
August 22, 2007 - Governor Baldacci Discusses Progress at HoltraChem Facility Clean Up
July 17, 2007 - Maine Biologists Track Invasive Crab
July 11, 2007 - DEP Commissioner David Littell Comments on Union of Concerned Scientists Issuance of the Northeast Climate Impacts Assessment
June 26, 2007 - Poor Air Quality Continues
June 25, 2007 - Unhealthy levels of Ozone coming to Maine!
June 1, 2007 - EnviroFlash Debuts in New England
May 31, 2007 - Environmental Bond Question 2
May 25, 2007 - Air Quality Alert
May 24, 2007 - Milfoil, Other Invasive Plants Problems Preventable, says DEP Biologist
May 21, 2007 - Voluntary Program Boosts Environmental Performance
May 11, 2007 - 12th Annual Southern Maine Water Festival
May 8, 2007 - Maine Joins Thirty State Effort to Address Climate Change
May 1, 2007 - O’Naturals Recognized as an Environmental Leader
April 30, 2007 - DEP Helps Landowners Identify Vernal Pools
April 30, 2007 - Clean Air Week
April 11, 2007 - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER WASTE DISCHARGE LICENSES AND GULF ISLAND POND WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
March 14, 2007 - Stream and River Summit Set
March 13, 2007 - Youth to be honored for protecting water quality
February 9, 2007 - Bath Neighborhood Informed of Elevated Gas Levels Near Landfill
February 5, 2007 - DEP Proposes Changes to Shorebird Habitat Regulations
January 24, 2007 - Governor Baldacci Recognizes Industry Leaders For Their Environmental Initiative
January 9, 2007 - DEP Monitoring Mercury Hotspots
December 21, 2006 - DEP Seeks Comments on Water Quality
December 11, 2006 - Maine Meeting Federal Air Quality Standards for Ozone
October 23, 2006 - New Milfoil Infestation Found in Maine-New Hampshire Border Lake
September 21, 2006 - Julie N Oil Spill 10 Years Later
September 15, 2006 - Storm Drains Stenciled to Protect Water Quality
August 30, 2006 - Fore River Booming Exercise
August 16, 2006 - Task Force Meets on Safer Chemicals
August 15, 2006 - States Reach Agreement on Rules for the Nation’s First Cap-and-Trade Program to Address Climate Change
August 7, 2006 - MEDIA ADVISORY PHOTO OP Youth to Plant Buffer Along Royal River
July 28, 2006 - State Awards $560,000 For Local Pollution Prevention
July 5, 2006 - Industry Leaders Recognized by Governor Baldacci for their Environmental Initiative
June 20, 2006 - DEP Sets Date for York County Pond Herbicide Treatment
June 19, 2006 - Poor Air Quality Expected for Coastal Areas
June 6, 2006 - Lake Rebounds with Improved Water Clarity
June 5, 2006 - Participants Sought for LakeSmart Awards
May 16, 2006 - Air Quality Awareness Week May 15-19
May 15, 2006 - Supreme Court rules Hydropower Dams Must Meet State Standards
May 9, 2006 - CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE DEP AWARD
May 4, 2006 - Governor to Ceremonially Sign Vernal Pools LD 1981
May 3, 2006 - LEADERS TAKE ON GLOBAL CHALLENGE - RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE
April 27, 2006 - Projects Funded to Fight Lake and Stream Pollution
April 12, 2006 - DEP Proposes Grants to Improve Water Quality
March 16, 2006 - Maine’s Approach to Vehicle Pollution Standards Upheld
March 16, 2006 - Students Seek Signs of Spring
March 9, 2006 - DEP Chief Seeks Stricter Air Standards
March 8, 2006 - Children Get Healthier School Bus Ride
March 1, 2006 - Cooperative Effort Working for Clean Beach in Kennebunkport
February 24, 2006 - New Task Force Examines Safer Consumer Products
February 13, 2006 - Agencies to Coordinate Invasive Species Rapid Response Plan
February 9, 2006 - Water Quality Projects Planned for Presumpscot River
February 3, 2006 - Maine DEP Guides States on Oil Tank Inspections
January 18, 2006 - First-In-The-Nation Law Requires Recycling of Electronic Waste
December 2, 2005 - Hallowell Inn is State's First "Environmental Leader'
November 4, 2005 - GOVERNOR HONORS ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
October 27, 2005 - HALLOWEEN CANDY & STORE DISPLAYS WITH LEAD RECALLED
October 18, 2005 - Caribou Fuel Oil Spill
October 14, 2005 - State bond money helps rehab local facilities
October 7, 2005 - Communities use rubber duckies to tell pollution tale
September 30, 2005 - Lake to benefit as new treatment plant goes on-line
September 21, 2005 - State announces final plan for the Androscoggin
September 16, 2005 - Cleanup begins at Wolman site
September 12, 2005 - State targeting illegal "straight pipes" for removal
August 31, 2005 - Maine Students Have Cleaner Ride Back to School
August 23, 2005 - Maine Seeks "No Discharge" Status for Casco Bay
August 8, 2005 - Board Holds Public Hearing on Sand Dune Rules
August 8, 2005 - Citizens Play Key Role in Fight Against Plant Invaders
August 5, 2005 - Voluntary Cleanup to Protect Houlton Brook
July 29, 2005 - State Awards $770,626 to Protect Local Waters
July 27, 2005 - Electronics Recycling: Maine's Leadership Role in the Spotlight
July 12, 2005 - Maine Businesses Take Action on Global Warming
June 25, 2005 - State honors Newport man for long-time effort to improve Sebasticook:Lake
June 9, 2005 - DEP forecasts higher than normal pollution levels for Northern, Eastern and Mid-Coast Maine
May 24, 2005 - Presque Isle school kids get healthier bus ride
May 19, 2005 - Governor Declares May 22-28 Clean Air Week
May 11, 2005 - 18 Local Projects to Fight Lake and Stream Pollution
May 3, 2005 - DEP Releases Dioxin Report
April 20, 2005 - State to hold Public Hearing on Ft. James Application
April 15, 2005 - DEP Lists Businesses on Notice for Fuel Tank Inspections
March 21, 2005 - BEP to hold hearing on proposed boat ramp at Mere Pt.
March 21, 2005 - State to hold public hearing on Ft. James application:Citizens, groups may petition for intervenor status
March 11, 2005 - Stream and River Summit Set
December 21, 2004 - Top Ten Green New Year’s Resolutions
December 3, 2004 - Governor Unveils Climate Change Plan
December 2, 2004 - Maine Takes Immediate Action to Address Eurasian Watermilfoil
December 2, 2004 - Certified Contractor Receives DEP Award
November 29, 2004 - Meetings Planned on Gulf Island Pond Water Quality
November 18, 2004 - Lead Cleanup to Safeguard Waterville Neighborhood
November 10, 2004 - DEP Plans To Designate Casco Bay No Discharge Area
November 4, 2004 - Backyard Trash Burning Prompts Regional Collaboration
November 1, 2004 - Governor To Honor Environmental Excellence
October 7, 2004 - New Heating Oil Tanks Help Protect Water Supply
September 29, 2004 - State Removes Hazardous Wastes from Limerick Site
September 28, 2004 - Environmental Board Sets Hearing on Ragged and Seboomook Lakes
September 16, 2004 - Maine school kids to get healthier ride
September 7, 2004 - Fort Kent School Kids Get Healthier Bus Ride
August 19, 2004 - Unusual algal bloom shows up in Penobscot River, Bay
July 23, 2004 - DEP Updates Air Quality Forecast:Particle Pollution "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups"
July 22, 2004 - Unhealthy Air Forecast for Coastal Regions
July 13, 2004 - Media Advisory: New Oil Spill Response Vessel Dedication
July 8, 2004 - Report Card Assesses State Water Quality: DEP Seeks Public Comment
June 28, 2004 - Proposed Mercury Standards Too Lax, State Says
June 28, 2004 - Media Advisory: Searsport Oil Spill Drill
June 17, 2004 - DEP Secures Site on Dennys River
June 14, 2004 - DEP To Treat Pond With Herbicides
June 10, 2004 - EPA and Maine DEP to complete cleanup at Brewer mill
June 1, 2004 - State Approves Mars Hill Wind Power Project
May 17, 2004 - Baldacci proclaims “Ozone Awareness Week”
April 9, 2004 - DEP issues amendment to West Old Town Landfill license
March 12, 2004 - State Schedules Additional Two-Day Opportunity for Public Input on Landfill
March 11, 2004 - Stream and River Summit Set
March 10, 2004 - DEP Commissioner Extends Landfill Comment Period
February 17, 2004 - DEP issues draft license for public comment
February 6, 2004 - Landfill information session set for February 24
February 4, 2004 - Nearly Half of all Maine Construction Violates State Pollution Laws
February 3, 2004 - State Seeks Ideas on Environmental Projects
January 29, 2004 - Maine Joins South Carolina in Environmental Software Program
January 28, 2004 - Commissioner plans forum on West Old Town Landfill application
November 6, 2003 - Flags Fly at Eco-Friendly Gas Stations
November 5, 2003 - Four more Maine leaders to STEP UP to environmental challenge; three charter members mark achievements
October 22, 2003 - Maine School Kids To Get Healthier Bus Rides
September 30, 2003 - Question #4 to Protect and Improve Maine's Public Health and Environment
September 11, 2003 - Certified Contractor and Engineer Receive DEP Award
September 10, 2003 - Maine Hosts National Environmental Performance Group
September 10, 2003 - Shorefront Owners Receive LakeSmart Award
August 21, 2003 - Unhealthy air continues along coastal Maine
August 20, 2003 - Unhealthy air expected in southern coastal areas
July 22, 2003 - DEP Resumes Cleanup at Casco Waste Oil Site
July 7, 2003 - Coastal areas will experience unhealthy air on Tuesday
July 3, 2003 - State Agencies Take Action to Protect Messalonskee Lake from Milfoil
June 27, 2003 - Spill damages to fund marine work
June 26, 2003 - Lower pollution levels in sight after one more day
June 25, 2003 - Unhealthy air continues into second day
June 11, 2003 - DEP Issues Stormwater Discharge Permits
May 23, 2003 - Asthma and Air Quality Seminar Timely for Ozone Season
May 20, 2003 - DEP Hosts Forum on Lake Herbicides, Invasive Plant Strategies
May 5, 2003 - Maine's Ozone Season Begins Today
March 26, 2003 - DEP to Issue Stormwater Discharge Permits
March 18, 2003 - DEP Seeks Proposals for Water Quality Grants
March 4, 2003 - Stream and River Summit Set
January 16, 2003 - State Schedules Public Hearings on Aquaculture
January 15, 2003 - DEP to Hold Meetings on New Stormwater Permits
- Landfill forum features five sessions
For information regarding a particular press
release, please contact the person listed on the press release.
For general information regarding DEP press relations, please contact:
Bob Demkowicz
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
17 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0017
Phone: (207) 287-7680
Fax: (207) 287-2814
