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Managing the Waste Stream As An Ally At Standing Rock

December 9, 2016 | By Genevieve Abedon
—This is a guest blog by Genevieve Abedon of Californians Against Waste Going to Standing Rock to fight for Native rights, land and water, and against the outdated oil and gas industry has been one of the most inspiring experiences of my life. I was at Oceti Sakowin camp in North Dakota for most of
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Capitol Dome in Annapolis, view of the Bay. Photo credit: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock

2017 Legislative Preview

November 30, 2016 | By Brent Bolin
In Maryland, the General Assembly meets every year for ninety days, from January to April. During this time, the State’s legislators introduce legislation on a variety of issues and must work together to pass a budget for the year ahead. With the 2017 Maryland General Assembly Session quickly
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Parenting in a Toxic World

November 30, 2016 | By Sara Moffett
There’s no getting around it: this world can be a scary place, and as parents and caregivers, we do whatever we can to shield our children from harm. From proper sleeping positions in infancy to talking about safe sex, we are always striving to control for and eliminate threats to our kids’ health
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Thank you from our NJ team

Thank you Clean Water Members

November 24, 2016 | By Bob Wendelgass
This week we gather with family and friends to give thanks and reflect on the past year. Though the past few weeks have been tough, as I think about 2016 and look forward to 2017, I am full of gratitude for Clean Water Action members.
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Maryland Gas Basins. Source USGS

Protect Maryland from fracking

November 21, 2016 | By Michael Flack
Hydraulic fracturing or fracking has become quite the hot button issue, not just in the entire country, but also especially in Maryland. This invasive and dangerous method for obtaining natural gas could soon find its way to the state. In 2015 the Maryland General Assembly passed a two-year
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