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| Organization | Website | Contact Information | Ask An Expert | About | Organization Type | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Division of Environmental Health | https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/environmental-health/ | Contact Information |
The purpose of the Maine Division of Environmental Health is to preserve, protect and promote the health and well being of the population through the organization and delivery of health engineering related services designed to reduce the risk of disease by (1) controlling environmental hazards to human health; and (2) promoting health and wellness through education and access to technical health engineering professionals. |
State agency | maine | |
| Maine Emergency Management Agency | https://www.maine.gov/mema/ | Contact Information |
The Maine Emergency Management Agency works to lessen the effects of disaster on the lives and property of the people of the State through leadership, coordination and support in the four phases of emergency management. |
State agency | maine | |
| Maine Floodplain Management Program | https://www.maine.gov/dacf/flood/index.shtml | Contact Information |
The Maine Floodplain Management Program works with individuals, communities and professionals to reduce the risk of flooding. Maine Floodplain Management Program staff provides technical information, floodplain maps and model ordinances to communities interested in joining the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), as well as to participating communities. Program staff also provides information and assistance to homeowners, businesses, lenders, realtors and others with questions regarding floodplain maps, insurance issues and NFIP. |
State agency | maine | |
| Maine Geological Survey | https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mgs/ | Contact Information |
The Maine Geological Survey provides the people and businesses of Maine with essential geologic information about the land by collecting and summarizing information about groundwater, mineral resources, surface deposits and bedrock materials, stability of coastal properties, and natural hazards such as storms, floods, landslides, and earthquakes. |
State geological survey | maine | |
| Maine Governor's Energy Office | https://www.maine.gov/energy/ | Contact Information |
The Maine Governor's Energy Office (GEO) mission is to create effective public and private partnerships that advance Maine's energy security and economic development in an environmentally responsible manner. |
State agency | maine | |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx |
The Department of Natural Resources leads Maryland in securing a sustainable future for our environment, society, and economy by preserving, protecting, restoring, and enhancing the State’s natural resources. |
State agency | maryland | ||
| Maryland Department of the Environment | https://mde.maryland.gov/Pages/index.aspx | Contact Information |
The mission of the Maryland Department of the Environment is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders. |
State agency | maryland | |
| Maryland Emergency Management Agency | https://mema.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx | Contact Information |
The mission of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency is to ensure that Maryland families, communities, and key stakeholders are provided the tools they need to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from the consequences of emergency and disaster events |
State agency | maryland | |
| Maryland Geological Survey | http://www.mgs.md.gov/ | Contact Information | Ask An Expert |
The Maryland Geological Survey's mission is primarily scientific-investigative, with authorization to conduct topographic, geologic, hydrographic, and geophysical surveys; to prepare topographic, geologic, and other types of maps to meet specific needs; to prepare reports on the extent and character of the geology, minerals, and water resources of the State; and to engage in, sponsor, and coordinate archeological research in Maryland. |
State geological survey | maryland |
| Massachusetts Bureau of Geographic Information | https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massgis-bureau-of-geographic-information | Contact Information |
Through the Bureau of Geographic Information (MassGIS), the Commonwealth has created a comprehensive, statewide database of spatial information for mapping and analysis supporting emergency response, environmental planning and management, transportation planning, economic development, and transparency in state government operations. |
State agency | massachusetts |