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Where Water Flows, Equality Grows - World Water Day 2026

March 18, 2026 | By Jon Scott
World Water Day is an annual celebration started by the United Nations in 1993 to raise awareness about the importance of fresh water. It’s a call to action. That’s what Clean Water Action means when we talk about our vision and goal of clean water that is fishable, swimmable and drinkable – for all
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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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Capitol Dome in Annapolis, view of the Bay. Photo credit: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock

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 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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Thank you from our NJ team

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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Maryland Gas Basins. Source USGS
Cindy, Amanda, and the Schroerers

Inspiration, in pint-sized Swiss packages

November 19, 2016 | By Cindy Luppi and Amanda Sebert
If you're like us, you have climbed out of last week's fog and are hungry for inspiration, for ways to engage right now that will make a difference. My co-worker Amanda and I found both this week through a visit from the Top to Top crew, consisting of Dario and Sabine Schworer and their amazing family of 5 children.
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