News from the DEP
Press Releases
- Second Invasive Plant Found in Cobbosseecontee Lake (August 15, 2018)
- Invasive Milfoil Confirmed in Cobbosseecontee Lake (August 7, 2018)
- Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Tuesday, August 7, 2018 (August 6, 2018)
- DEP issues statement regarding the Portland Sewage spill (July 26, 2018)
- Grants for Wetland Projects Available from Maine DEP (July 9, 2018)
- Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Tuesday, July 3, 2018 (July 2, 2018)
- Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Concerns for June 30 - July 7, 2018 (June 29, 2018)
- Maine DEP urges boat inspections as summer recreation ramps up (June 25, 2018)
- Maine DEP offers recycling and organics management grant opportunities (June 20, 2018)
- Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Monday, June 18, 2018 (June 17, 2018)
- Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, May 2, 2018 (May 2, 2018)
- Maine DEP Kicks Off Air Quality Awareness Week (April 27, 2018)
- $1.4M awarded for natural resource conservation in Maine (December 15, 2017)
- 2017 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards (October 31, 2017)
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: Bill Longfellow
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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