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Why is Baltimore City burning our yard waste?

June 25, 2024 | By Jennifer Kunze

On Wednesday, June 26, the Baltimore City Council's Health, Environment, and Transportation Committee is holding a hearing on Council Bill 23-0466: Recyclable Materials and Yard Waste . Unlike every other County in Maryland, Baltimore City has no centralized yard waste composting program - only

Baltimore City Taxpayer's Night: May 25!

May 17, 2023 | By Jennifer Kunze

It's budget season in Baltimore - how do you think the City should be spending your money? Speak out at Taxpayer's Night on May 25th, online and at city hall!

For healthier soil, healthier food... compost.

International Compost Awareness Week

Posted on May 8, 2023

It's International Compost Awareness Week! Every day this week, we'll be sharing all of the reasons why we love compost. We're especially excited to share the love today, because this afternoon, Governor Wes Moore is signing the On-Farm Food Scrap Composting Bill! Learn about the basics of composting today, and stick with us all week to learn more!

Clean Water Waves | In The News, April 2023

April 30, 2023 | By Jennifer Schlicht

Our work to protect clean water across the country often makes the news. Clean Water Waves highlights recent articles featuring our staff speaking on their areas of activism and expertise.

Clean Water Action Waves | In The News, April 2023

Maryland State House at night with blossoming trees and construction

Emily Ranson

2023 MD Legislative Session Wrap Up

April 11, 2023 | By Emily Ranson and Jennifer Kunze

Every year, Maryland's General Assembly meets for just 90 days at the beginning of the year. It was a busy, hectic legislative session, and it just ended on Monday! We've been hard at work lobbying and organizing for clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. Here's how our top priorities fared!