EPA Finalizes “Waters of the US” Rule
The revised rule governing the "Water of the United States" definition - effectively establishing the scope of federal environmental regulations - has been published as final, to take effect in…
The revised rule governing the "Water of the United States" definition - effectively establishing the scope of federal environmental regulations - has been published as final, to take effect in…
Baltimore City and County recently announced a joint effort to help the EPA complete a national lead and copper pipe inventory. The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) and…
A ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States greatly curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to police water pollution. In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the…
MACo's Summer Conference, "Where the Rubber Meets the Road," is almost here (Aug 16-19, 2023). See the list of generous industry leaders who support the work of local government through…
The EPA and the US Army recently finalized rules defining WOTUS and restoring fundamental water protections. Earlier this week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of…
Once seen as a symbol of the Old Line State, Maryland's Blue Crabs are migrating north due to climate change. The Blue Crab, one of Maryland's oldest symbols and tastiest…
As part of the EPA’s 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act celebration tour, leaders gathered at Sandy Point State Park to highlight the importance of the Chesapeake Bay. U.S.…
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is drastically slashing recommended limits for “forever chemicals” in drinking water. This week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released four drinking water health…