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Environmental Justice in Maryland
The mission of the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE), in part, encourages fostering economic development, healthy and safe communities, and quality environmental education for the benefit of the environment, public health, and economy. Embraced in this mission is an encouragement to foster these opportunities in all communities. Environmental Justice (EJ) at MDE parallels the agency’s mission and emphasizes quality of life, economic development, and environmental protection improvements in all communities, particularly those far removed in decision-making. The EJ policies at MDE are working to improve the quality of life in communities through a vision of partnerships and collaborations.
A primary goal of EJ policies is to integrate the goals of all concerned parties to resolve concerns and assist in revitalization efforts through approaches that are aimed at protecting and restoring our environment, as well as stimulating economic growth and safe, healthy communities. Other key components of the E.J. efforts at MDE include initiating collaborations among government, public, and private stakeholders; developing new platforms for public participation, community, and business participation; and creating new and innovative ideas to assist in land and community revitalization.
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