News from the DEP
Press Releases for the past 12 months
- Maine DEP Issues an Air Quality Alert in Response to Canadian Smoke Plume (September 6, 2023)
- 2023 Food Loss and Waste Generation Study, RFP# 202308174 (August 25, 2023)
- Maine DEP Investigates Emissions at Portland Waste to Energy Facility (August 4, 2023)
- NECEC Notifies DEP of Intention to Resume Corridor Construction (July 28, 2023)
- Maine DEP schedules virtual informational meeting in advance of the second round of Waste Diversion grants for 2023 (July 25, 2023)
- Maine DEP issues an Air Quality Alert for Tuesday, July 18 (July 17, 2023)
- Maine DEP Response Division to conduct training in Portland Harbor (July 17, 2023)
- Maine DEP has scheduled the final stakeholder meetings for the state's Solid Waste and Recycling Plan (July 14, 2023)
- Maine DEP issues Air Quality Alert for Sunday, June 25 (June 24, 2023)
- First round of grants from Maine DEP awarded for 2023 recycling and organics management projects (June 14, 2023)
- Maine DEP schedules stakeholder meetings for the state's Solid Waste and Recycling Plan (June 8, 2023)
- Canadian Wildfires Prompts Air Quality Advisory For Maine (May 30, 2023)
- Maine DEP seeks public input as part of a review of the state's Solid Waste and Recycling Plan (May 17, 2023)
- Maine DEP lifts suspension order for NECEC project (May 16, 2023)
- Joint Status Update: Work to Remove Derailed Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Freight Train Continues (May 5, 2023)
- The Maine DEP observes Air Quality Awareness Week from May 1 to May 5, 2023 (April 28, 2023)
- Maine Forest Service and Land Use Planning Commission issue a Joint Notice of Violation to Railway with the assistance of Maine DEP (April 28, 2023)
- Maine DEP Warns Railroad to Clean Up Environment Surrounding Train Derailment Site to Department's Satisfaction (April 21, 2023)
- Maine DEP Provides Update on Clean Up Effort Following Train Derailment (April 18, 2023)
- Maine DEP has announced new grant awards for municipal stream crossings (March 3, 2023)
- DEP is seeking grant submissions for waste diversion projects (February 6, 2023)
- Second round of funds from DEP awarded for 2022 recycling and organics management projects (December 29, 2022)
- MNRCP awards $1.5 million for wetland restoration and conservation in Maine (December 21, 2022)
- After Brookfield Provides New Information to Federal Government, Maine DEP Offers Brookfield Opportunity to Submit Updated Application (October 12, 2022)
- DEP directs NECEC to remove specific materials from the project corridor (October 3, 2022)
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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