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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.
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Forests filter pollutants, capturing both runoff nutrients (like nitrogen and phosphorus) andNational 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!
New England Currents - Rhode Island | Fall 2017
Inside This Issue Action to Phase Out Toxic Flame Retardants Rhode Island Passes Flame Retardant Ban In Our Backyard: Plastic Pollution Research in Narragansett Bay Massachusetts Updates Connecticut Updates Download the PDF
New England Currents - Massachusetts | Fall 2017
In This Issue Action to Phase Out Toxic Flame Retardants Celebrating Our Shereos and Heroes Boston Launches Zero Waste Planning Process Communities Power Forward Connecticut Updates Rhode Island Updates Download the PDF
Factsheet | Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery (CO2-EOR)
As a known threat to drinking water sources, enhanced oil recovery is regulated by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control program. Our research has found this program to be inadequate in protecting groundwater, relying on outdated rules, and insufficient data collection and staffing levels to ensure safety.