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Beware of Black Plastic: Share leftover stuffing, NOT leftover toxics!

November 22, 2024 | By Kerry Doyle

Are you serving mashed potatoes with a side of toxic flame retardants? If you have Black Plastic kitchen utensils or food containers, the answer is probably YES. How did this happen and what can we all do about it? Let us explain.

How Salty is Maryland?

September 29, 2021 | By Emily Ranson and Tiffany Bui

The Potomac River, which supplies drinking water to more than 5 million people, is three times saltier than 30 years ago. It is crucial that we halt this trend before more people lose access to safe drinking water.

Bioswales like this help control storm water bring the beauty of nature to Providence College’s urban campus. Photo By Dave Everett

It’s Fall! Here are Some Tips for a Healthy Fall Lawn and Gardens While Protecting Our Water!

September 21, 2021 | By Steve Schultz

Many simple and easy solutions can improve water quality while simultaneously improving the health of your yard and garden as well as provide habitat for important critters in your neighborhood.

Salt in Maryland Waterways

September 16, 2021 | By Tiffany Bui

We must address salt pollution to protect both human and environmental health.

Richard and Jennifer look at a failing infiltration basin

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Important dates for Virginia elections!

September 15, 2021 | By Emily Ranson

As you probably know, Virginia has elections just around the corner! Did you know that early voting starts on FRIDAY (9/17)? There are many important races this year, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and the State House of Delegates.

Here are the important dates that you

Despair or Action: What Do YOU Choose

September 15, 2021 | By Benjamin Aliber

The latest report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we are terrifyingly close to the point of no return in terms of stemming the worst impact of the climate crisis. The world’s on fire and it's only going to get worse unless we act.

Clean Water Candidates for Frederick City Board of Aldermen!

September 9, 2021 | By Jennifer Kunze

Frederick City's local primary elections are on Tuesday, September 14! After requesting questionnaires and interviews with all of the candidates, we are proud to endorse four candidates for the Board of Aldermen:

Donna Kuzemchak has served on the Board of Aldermen 1998-2009, and again over the past

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