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Maryland Composting

Making Frederick's compost pilot program permanent!

September 18, 2024 | By Jennifer Kunze

Today, the City of Frederick is holding a workshop on Frederick's composting pilot program! For the past two years, the City has offered free food scrap pickup to City households through Key City Compost, to be composted at Key City's compost facility near Thurmont. Now, the pilot program is coming

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The Turf is Artificial, But the Harm is Very Real

September 16, 2024 | By Mara Silgailis and Amy Goldsmith
Artificial or synthetic turf is finding its way onto more athletic fields and playgrounds, but it is not without controversy and real concerns of safety. When comparing natural grass to artificial turf, Clean Water Action believes the evidence is clear --- natural grass is a better and safer option for both people and the environment.
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Rubber crumb artificial turf

Rewrite - A Poem

September 12, 2024 | By Christina Mui
Christina Mui is a recent graduate of Clean Water Action’s Youth Action Collaborative at Malden High School. This poem was read aloud by her as part of the 2024 Rally for Asthma Justice.
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Groundwater pipe - canva

The Importance of SGMA in the Battle Against Climate Change

August 20, 2024 | By Mac Glackin
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was passed by the California legislature in 2014 in an effort to stop decades of overdraft of California’s aquifers and ensure California groundwater is being managed sustainably. Safeguarding the success of SGMA is essential for California’s future water supply needs.
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