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A Watershed Conservation District for Mattawoman Creek
Update: The County Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of the Watershed Conservation District! Thank you to Commissioners Murphy, Robinson, and Stewart for voting to limit sprawl development around Mattawoman Creek and the headwaters of the Port Tobacco River!
Last year, your overwhelming support passed the Charles County Comprehensive Plan. The plan called for some great things, such as preventing sprawl development around the Mattawoman Creek and the headwaters of the Port Tobacco River through a Watershed Conservation District.
Now we need your help to make sure that the planned Watershed
Aveda - Partnering to Protect Clean Water
I love the work we do at Clean Water Action- protecting waters and put drinking water first, protecting health by reducing exposure to toxic chemicals and protecting our environment by promoting renewable energy. Aligning with corporate partners like Aveda, who share our mission and do amazing work worldwide to protect water and produce sustainable products derived from plants makes our work even better!
Maryland leads on offshore wind!
For the past few months, Clean Water Action members have been writing, speaking, and rallying for offshore wind in Maryland. And today, the Public Service Commission surprised advocates and business leaders alike by approving (PDF) both proposals to build offshore wind farms in the Atlantic waters of Maryland.
Today’s decision by the Public Service Commission to make a bold investment in offshore wind is a victory for Marylanders across the state concerned about climate change and air pollution, but especially for Baltimore. Offshore wind for Maryland means onshore jobs for Baltimore –
A New General Development Plan for Anne Arundel
On May 1st, Clean Water Action joined on a letter supporting , which asks the County Executive to begin the comprehensive review of the 2009 General Development Plan and to include civic participation into the review process.
Why does the General Development Plan matter?
The GDP is the vision for the county, and we, along with the Alliance for Livable Communities, want to make sure that the next GDP addresses improved transportation, protection of the environment, and sustainable development. The GDP impacts land use and zoning, two areas that have an enormous impact on local and regional
Green Procurement
Most of us don't think much about the impact of our purchases on the marketplace but when we make conscious choices to purchase furniture without toxic chemical flame retardants, cookware without harmful perflourinated chemicals or children's products without bisphenol A, we're sending a message to retailers that we want safe products and they pay attention. Our Mind the Store campaign has made a huge impact with the world's largest retailers and succeeded in getting Walmart, Target, CVS, Home Depot and Lowe's to work with their suppliers and shift away from some of the most harmful chemicals