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Save Our Forests in Maryland

Maryland is losing forests to development daily, but forests serve an important role in our ecosystem, and we cannot afford to lose them.

Forests have more value than just how their proximity increases property values. They're not just nice to look at; we cannot afford to chop down and fragment our remaining forests in an endless pursuit of new development. When we remove forests for houses and pavement, we create more problems with flooding, pollution, and climate change.

Just a few highlights:

Forests filter pollutants, capturing both runoff nutrients (like nitrogen and phosphorus) and

National Member Priority Poll

Every year Clean Water Action asks our members to vote on the priorities that we should pursue. This member input is vital. Choose the priorities that you think we should focus on below. We need at least 160 votes -- don't miss your chance to participate!

Re: Comments on Study of Oil and Gas Extraction Wastewater Management Under the Clean Water Act, No. EPA‐821‐R19‐001

July 1, 2019

Mr. Jesse Pritts

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water (4303T)

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Submitted via email to: oil-and-gas-study@epa.gov and pritts.jesse@epa.gov

Dear Mr. Pritts:

On behalf of our members and supporters, Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund appreciates the opportunity to provide input to US EPA on the Study of Oil and Gas Extraction Wastewater Management Under the Clean Water Act (Draft), No. EPA‐821‐R19‐ 001 (hereinafter referred to as the “Draft Study”).

The Draft Study, insofar as it addresses the question of whether

New England Currents -- November 2019

In this issue: Out and about in New England | Clean energy videos | Toxic flame retardants | Climate strike | A new reason for this work | Partnering with students in Connecticut | Urging action on PFAS
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