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Reducing Stormwater Runoff in the Chesapeake Bay
Stormwater runoff is one of the leading contributors to pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. After big storms, the water carries whatever is on the ground and in the streets into our waterways. Impervious surfaces, such as the roads and pavement that cover densely populated areas, don’t allow rain to seep into the ground, causing more polluted stormwater to enter the Bay.
Flash flood shows need for better stormwater restoration plans
On Saturday, July 30th, a flash flood devastated Ellicott City. Approximately six inches of rain fell in two hours, which carried away over 100 vehicles and caused millions of dollars of damage to the City’s roads, sidewalks, and buildings. Not only was there severe destruction of infrastructure, but the storm also killed two people who were swept away by the water. Downtown Ellicott City has been evacuated, and no one knows how long the residents and businesses will be displaced. Governor Hogan has declared a state of emergency for the area. Although Ellicott City is prone to flooding due to
Environmental Justice in Anacostia Park
Anacostia Park is a 1200 acre park system adjacent to the Anacostia River, managed by the National Park Service. It is a greenspace that has and still does play an important role in the culture and community health of several predominantly Black neighborhoods in Southeast and Northeast D.C. Advocacy to support investments in the stewardship and infrastructural maintenance of Anacostia park has been a long-standing challenge.
MI Water, MI Future Transcript - Water Justice, Access and Affordability in Michigan
MI Water MI Future Townhall Series Water Justice: Access & Affordability in Michigan June 1, 2020 Video Transcript Townhall Video Link (Youtube) Chat Transcript With Links (end of audio transcript) Panelists Congressman Dan Kildee (Michigan's 5th Congressional District) Senator Stephanie Chang (Michigan State Senate District 1) Sylvia Orduño (Advocate & Community Organizer, People's Water Board Coalition) Moderator Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action Michigan Legislative and Political Director Sean McBrearty 00:10 Welcome everybody. Thank you so much for joining us tonight. My name is Sean
Background: Federal Regulation of Lead in Drinking Water
For our introduction to lead and drinking water, click here. The Federal Government regulates lead in drinking water, primarily through the Lead and Copper Rule. Lead and Copper Rule Adopted as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in 1991 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR)'s purpose is to protect public health by minimizing lead and copper exposure at the tap. The LCR requires water systems to monitor the drinking water they provide and control for corrosion. Because lead can get into drinking water at various points throughout the system, as well
