News from the DEP
Press Releases for the past 12 months
- Exemption for Polystyrene Foam Food Containers Prepackaged at Wholesale Extended until 2027 (June 12, 2025)
- Air Quality Alert Issued for the Southwest Coast of Maine Amid Canadian Wildfires (June 9, 2025)
- Canadian Wildfire Smoke to Impact Maine's Air Quality on June 7 & 8 (June 7, 2025)
- Maine DEP to Host Informational Meeting on Proposed Herbicide Treatment for Sokokis Pond (June 6, 2025)
- Maine Department of Environmental Protection Issues Air Quality Alert for June 6 (June 6, 2025)
- Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Alert: What You Need to Know for June 4-5 (June 3, 2025)
- Maine DEP Announces Increased Grant Funding for Upcoming Waste Division Grants (May 19, 2025)
- Stay Air Aware: Maine DEP Observes Air Quality Awareness Week (May 3, 2025)
- The Mallinckrodt site in Orrington is the subject of a Notice of Violation from the Maine DEP (March 20, 2025)
- Update 15: DEP Expands Testing to an Additional Site in Brunswick (March 13, 2025)
- Maine DEP Announces Funding for Coastal Sand Dune Restoration and Protection Projects (January 22, 2025)
- Update 14: Maine DEP Commits Extensive Resources to Environmental Testing in the Brunswick Area (January 17, 2025)
- The Maine DEP completes new natural hazard risk assessment guidance for Marine Oil Terminals (January 9, 2025)
- Wetland restoration projects receive $1.2 million in funding from MNRCP (January 6, 2025)
- Maine DEP Launches Special Grant Round to Boost Organic Waste Diversion (January 2, 2025)
- Update 13: Further tests on soil and shellfish are planned for the former BNAS and Harpswell Cove (October 21, 2024)
- DEP provides more details on air quality following the Orrington EPEC site fire (October 3, 2024)
- DEP provides an update regarding the trash incineration plant fire in Orrington (October 3, 2024)
- Update 12: Sampling effort continues for the former Brunswick Naval Air Station (October 3, 2024)
- AIR QUALITY ALERT (October 3, 2024)
- Maine DEP issues the final public benefit determination for the Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion (October 2, 2024)
- Maine DEP responds to trash incineration plant fire in Orrington (October 2, 2024)
- Update 11: DEP continues to evaluate Brunswick's soil and water sample results (September 26, 2024)
- Update 10: DEP issues recent test findings from the Androscoggin River in relation to the Brunswick AFFF spill (September 20, 2024)
- Update 9: The Maine DEP's comprehensive testing efforts in Brunswick have resulted in ongoing sampling findings (September 19, 2024)
- Maine DEP extends the deadline for public comment on the JRL PBD application to September 27 (September 19, 2024)
- Update 8: DEP staff conduct door-to-door effort to sample wells in neighborhood near AFFF spill site (September 12, 2024)
- Update 7: The DEP releases the most recent Brunswick sample findings (September 7, 2024)
- Update 6: DEP will assist in facilitating the transition from emergency response to long-term remediation in Brunswick (September 5, 2024)
- Update 5: DEP expands sampling plan at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station (September 3, 2024)
- Update 4: Mitigation efforts will continue over the holiday weekend in Brunswick (August 30, 2024)
- Update 3: Response efforts to address the Brunswick AFFF spill continue (August 28, 2024)
- Update 2: Unified Command continues response to AFFF spill in Brunswick (August 26, 2024)
- Updates on Response to AFFF spill in Brunswick (August 23, 2024)
- Unified Command established for Brunswick AFFF release (August 21, 2024)
- DEP extends review timeline for Juniper Ridge Landfill Application for Determination of Public Benefit (August 15, 2024)
- Maine DEP forecasts Unhealthy Air Quality for Northern Maine on Wednesday and Thursday (August 14, 2024)
- Maine DEP extends deadline for Waste Diversion Grant proposals (August 8, 2024)
- The Maine DEP is now accepting proposals for Waste Diversion Grants (July 17, 2024)
Newsletters
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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