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Clean Water in Crisis: The Devastating Impact of a 65% EPA Budget Cut
Now, our water is under siege—not only by natural disasters or corporate greed, but by a goal set by President Trump and EPA Administrator Zeldin: to completely gut EPA. Last week, Administrator Zeldin stated the goal of the administration was to cut EPA spending by 65%.
Testimony for the CHERISH Our Communities Act
Today, we are testifying with the Mid-Atlantic Justice Coalition in support of one of our main legislative priorities: the CHERISH Our Communities Act, to bring cumulative impacts considerations into Maryland's pollution permitting system. This bill is an environmental community priority and supported by environmental, climate, and environmental justice organizations around the state. Check out the testimony below, signed by 41 organizations, and take action in support of the CHERISH Act today!
Testimony Supporting HB1484
CHERISH Our Communities Act: Cumulative Harms to Environmental
Black History Figures in the Freight & Goods Movement industry!
Black History Month is every month here at Clean Water Action! To continue our celebration, please check out this special blog post which highlights a few extraordinary Black historical icons that made significant contributions in America’s freight and goods movement industry!
Clean Water Action: Court Ruling Affirms that the Dirty Water Rule must go
"This ruling affirms what we have said since the beginning -- the Dirty Water Rule was sloppy, ignored the latest scientific findings about water quality, and put vital water bodies at risk of pollution and destruction."
What I told EPA: Fix the Clean Water Act
The Trump Dirty Water Rule (AKA the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule”) eliminated Clean Water Act protections for certain streams and wetlands. U.S. Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan has said the rule is “leading to significant environmental degradation.” Earlier this summer EPA announced that it will revoke the Dirty Water Rule and replace it with a rule that is more protective of vital water bodies. In August EPA held a series of listening sessions to gather public input on its plan. This is the testimony I gave to EPA.
Hello, I’m Jennifer Peters, National