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District of Columbia Agencies
The
DC Department of Health Environmental Health Administration
oversees the prevention and control of environmental related
diseases and the protection and preservation of the ecological
system of the District of Columbia. Programs include stormwater
and sediment control, pollution prevention, water quality
monitoring, and the Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP)
for the Potomac Watershed.
Maryland
Agencies
The
Maryland Department of the Environment
protects and restores the quality of Maryland's air, water,
and land resources. The Department works to ensure that we
achieve the State's environmental goals while fostering economic
development, safe communities, and environmental education.
The
Maryland Department of Natural Resources inspires people
to enjoy and live in harmony with their environment, and to
protect what makes Maryland unique -- its treasured Chesapeake
Bay, its diverse landscapes and its living and natural resources.
Pennsylvania
Agencies
The
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
is charged with maintaining and preserving the 116 state parks;
managing the 2.1 million acres of state forest land; providing
information on the state's ecological and geologic resources;
and establishing community conservation partnerships with
grants and technical assistance to benefit rivers, trails,
greenways, local parks and recreation, regional heritage parks,
open space and natural areas.
The
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's
mission is to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land and water
from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of
its citizens through a cleaner environment.
Virginia
Agencies
The
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation works
to conserve, protect, enhance, and advocate the wise use of
the Commonwealth's unique natural, historic, recreational,
scenic and cultural resources.
The
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is dedicated
to protecting Virginia's environment and promoting the health
and well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
West
Virginia Agencies
The
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection works
to protect and restore the environment of West Virginia from
degradation of any type.
The
West Virginia Department of Natural Resources manages
the wise use of West Virginia's natural resources.
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