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Tell Congress: Don't Reverse Environmental And Health Safeguards!
Critical environmental and health protections are at risk. The U.S. Congress could reverse or weaken safeguards and slash federal budgets needed to implement laws meant to reduce water and air pollution and protect people’s health. These rollbacks would open doors for polluters, not protect our communities. ACT NOW: Tell your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators to protect people, not polluters!
Citizen Groups Sound Alarm on Potential Fast-Track of Risky Great Lakes Oil Tunnel
Citizens groups are raising serious concerns about the potential fast-tracking of permits for the controversial Line 5 oil tunnel beneath the Great Lakes, following its inclusion in projects that may be expedited under a recent Energy Emergency Executive Order by President Trump.
Lazy summer days, serious clean water updates
Even during the slow summer months, our work continues to push Maryland forward for water quality and to fight against rollbacks on the federal level. With all of the changes happening on the federal level, it is a breath of fresh air to work in Maryland where most of our policymakers get the importance of protecting our streams and rivers. Here we may vehemently disagree on how far a policy should go, but we do not have fundamental disagreements about science or the human need for clean water. Here's what Clean Water Action has been up to in Maryland in the past month: Baltimore City Climate
The Environmental Risks and Oversight of Enhanced Oil Recovery in the United States
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is the most common oil recovery practice in the U.S., accounting for an estimated 60% of domestic crude oil production. EOR involves the injection of fluids underground to increase the flow of oil and gas to the surface. Despite its prevalence, EOR is largely unknown to the public, poses threats to groundwater, and lacks adequate oversight from state and federal regulators.
Jesus Alonso
Jesus was born in Bakersfield, CA and has lived in Lamont most of his life. He has been involved in various civic organizations. In 2012, he began his community organizing work in partnership with the Dolores Huerta Foundation. There he was trained in strategic skill development in community organizing. After his training, he was a lead community organizer in Kern County, addressing youth issues that included: teen pregnancy prevention and advocacy to reverse juvenile school suspensions. He organized house meetings, action events and outreach activities that had a profound impact in the
