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Clean Water Action: The Revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) is Inadequate
“The Revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) is inadequate. The failure to require full lead service line replacement is the most glaring example of EPA’s failure to propose bold changes to reduce lead at the tap."
Clean Water Action Congratulates Detroit Water Activists, Calls for Legislative Action to End Water Shut-offs
The following statement can be attributed to Mary Brady-Enerson, Michigan Director, Clean Water Action:
“Today, Mayor Mike Duggan announced a moratorium on water shut-offs for non-payment until the end of 2022. We applaud the decades of activism by so many, including Michigan Welfare Rights Organization, Peoples Water Board Coalition, We the People of Detroit, and other water warriors, who have been working for years to end the injustice of water shut-offs. Water is a human right. It is critical that everyone in Michigan has access to safe, clean, affordable water for drinking, cooking and
Clean Water Accomplishments in Maryland
Maryland’s legislative session ended early for the first time since the Civil War this year, because of COVID-19. This meant that the only piece of legislation we were working on that passed was the ban on chlorpyrifos. Governor Hogan vetoed the chlorpyrifos ban, opting for regulations instead. Regulations can be undone with the stroke of a single pen, which is why Clean Water likes strong legislative language!
Chlorpyrifos is a super toxic pesticide that is dangerous not only to pollinators, but also to people and aquatic life. The US EPA under the Obama administration could not find a safe
Taking Trump's EPA to Court -- Again
On November 24th, Clean Water Action joined a new lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest rollback of vital safeguards to protect communities from coal ash. Coal ash is the toxic waste left over from burning coal for electricity. More than 100 million tons is generated annually, making it one of the largest industrial waste streams in the United States. Coal ash is packed with some of the deadliest substances known to humans, including harmful carcinogens like arsenic, cadmium, and chromium, and neurotoxins such as lead, lithium, and mercury. Exposure to coal ash
2017 Legislative Preview
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 approaching, Clean Water Action is putting together an ambitious plan to advocate for important legislation that will protect and preserve the environment. Here is a quick overview:
Toxics: Clean Water will push for bans on products like wheel weights, switches, and relays that contain powerful