Notice of Public Solicitation of Water Quality Data for the 2026 Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality in Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is currently requesting data in preparation of Maryland's 2026 Integrated Report (IR) of Surface Water Quality. If your organization collected water quality data in Maryland within the past five-year period (2019-2023), please consider submitting your data.
To submit data, please complete this 2026
Integrated Report Submittal Form and follow the appropriate data pathway. For additional information on the types of data accepted and how to submit data, please visit
MDE’s Data Solicitation Webpage.
In order to be used for the 2026 IR, all data must be submitted by January 10,2025.
Please contact Becky Monahan at Becky.Monahan@maryland.gov with any questions.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division (MANTA) is currently accepting applications for multiple seasonal hourly positions. The selected candidates may assist with the collection of water quality, biological, and habitat data in both tidal and non-tidal rivers of Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland’s Coastal Bays and Deep Creek Lake. Primary duties include collecting water quality samples, measuring stream and storm flow, surveying for stream fish and freshwater mussels, collecting and processing benthic macroinvertebrate samples, measuring instream habitat, and entering monitoring data to assist with reporting. Sampling may be conducted from boats, bridges, piers and while wading or snorkeling within streams. Duties may also include maintaining and calibrating water quality sampling equipment, preparation of sampling/ laboratory supplies, electrofishing, maintenance of aquaculture systems, conducting data verification and analysis, delivery of samples to the laboratory and other duties as assigned.
Selected candidates must be willing to work long and flexible hours aboard boats, from bridges, and in streams, under various weather conditions. Some positions may require being on call for weekend storm sampling. Overnight trips lasting up to three weeknights may be required during sampling season, for some positions. All these positions may require carrying heavy equipment over rough and uneven terrain; must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Operating a large vehicle (van or truck) while driving around the State of Maryland is part of the responsibilities. Hot weather, biting insects, long hikes, briars, and snakes may also be encountered. Each person must provide their own transportation to meet a field crew prior to traveling to sampling sites.
For more information or to apply, see the full job posting. Applications will be accepted through 1/3/2025.
The Green Life: How to Be Environmentally Conscious in College
College is a time of discovery. If you’re like many students, you’re starting to understand the things you are truly passionate about. Whether it’s social justice or political change, college can be a great time to start making a difference. If you’re driven to make our planet a greener place, you don’t have to wait until graduation to start making a real impact. You can start advocating for environmental change right from your college campus. In big ways and in small ways, there are countless steps you can take to make your contribution to environmental conservation in college. With more colleges doing their part to go green, you can even make a positive impact simply by enrolling. Between picking an environmentally friendly campus, educating others, and advocating for your cause, your little actions can make a big change. Learn what you can do to become a green student and find out how you can do your part to help slow climate change one day at a time. -
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Get Involved in a Committee!
The Groundwater Committee is re-forming after a period of inactivity. This committee will promote and facilitate collaboration on issues related to the monitoring and assessment of the quality and quantity of groundwater. It will consider the current state of groundwater monitoring, and will explore the need for documenting and disseminating information on groundwater monitoring activities. The Committee may promote the sharing and accessibility of groundwater quality data, and may consider and make recommendations on the needs, protocols and quality standards for monitoring in relation to specific threats or stressors to groundwater. If you are interested in bringing your ideas for improving the understanding of groundwater in Maryland, please contact Jason Dubow (
jason.dubow@maryland.gov) or Matthew Pajerowski (mgpajero@usgs.gov).
