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Working for a Septic System Solution
On Tuesday, January 31st, we had our first bill hearing for SB 266 - reinstating the requirement for Best Available Technology for all new septic systems in Maryland. This fall, Governor Hogan overturned the previous regulation that required that new septic systems treat their nitrogen pollution. Old systems do nothing to prevent the nitrogen from our waste from reaching our water. The new technology reduces nitrogen by 60%. This issue has become one of our largest legislative pushes this year because of the impact that septic systems have not only on the Chesapeake Bay but also the impact of
Clean Water Rule = Critical to Maryland
Having a healthy water source is critical to our economy. From agriculture, to wildlife, to craft brewing, and clean tech, clean water is the lifeblood to it all. Headwater and seasonal streams feed the drinking water sources of two out of every three Marylanders.
A Big Win for Our Water in Maryland
As field organizers with Clean Water Action, we inform residents about environmental issues and ask them to contact elected officials to take action.
Victory for Our Water Is Sweet
By Miriam Gordon, California State Director - Follow Miriam on Twitter (@CleanH2OMiriam) Yesterday's announcement by US EPA that it has finalized its rulemaking and restored Clean Water Act protections for drinking water sources that serve 117 million Americans is nothing short of historic. I can remember when I first came to Clean Water Action, at the end of 2008. Our big campaign was restoring the Clean Water Act - we called it CWARA back then. In 2008, as I learned about the opposition that was engaged to stop EPA from a rule-making to clarify what waters would be protected under the Clean
Why the Clean Water Rule is Good for Rhode Island
Meg Kerr, Rhode Island State Director Rhode Island may be the nation’s smallest state, but we all know it as the ocean state, a lovely place that is defined by its fantastic water resources. Narragansett Bay and the rivers that feed it – the Blackstone, Taunton, Woonasquatucket, Moshassuck, Ten Mile, Pawtuxet along with the Wood-Pawcatuck River that flows into Little Narragansett Bay in Westerly provide Rhode Islanders with unsurpassed opportunities for fishing, boating and beautiful scenery along with critical water supply resources. The Clean Water Rule protects these waters by providing
