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An Extra Hour for Clean Power
The days are now getting shorter, and while we’ve rolled back our clocks we will not roll back our water protections. Here’s what your Maryland Clean Water Action office has been up to as we fight federal rollbacks and push Maryland forward. Coal Free Waters- With a coalition of other groups, we are urging the Maryland Department of the Environment to require Maryland coal plants to minimize their toxic discharge. Join us in Baltimore on November 9th for Understanding the Health Consequences in Maryland of Electricity Produced from Fossil Fuel, a free workshop presented by Chesapeake
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 or
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
