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Groundwater Sustainability Assessments in California
California passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) almost a decade ago as a step to bring the states’ depleted groundwater aquifers to sustainability. With increased droughts, the implementation of SGMA and protection of vulnerable communities dependent on small water systems and domestic wells is urgent. Over the last 2 years, Clean Water Action has reviewed and analyzed over 95 groundwater sustainability plans, in every groundwater basin covered by SGMA, closely evaluating the steps local agencies are taking to protect vulnerable communities.
Report: The Need to Enforce Waste Bans in Massachusetts
Every year in Massachusetts more than 40% of the waste in landfills, incinerators, or as litter (more than 2 million tons) is composed of materials that were banned from disposal long ago by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regulations. This report covers the scope of the problem and provides recommendations to eliminate this substantial portion of the waste stream.
Free Information Session: Lead in Drinking Water | 免费信息讲座 饮用水中含铅
Register Did you know that Malden has 2,500 lead water pipes? That’s 21% of the pipes delivering water in Malden! Lead can permanently harm health. Join us to learn about the actions you can take to protect your family. This presentation will be offered in Mandarin and English. When: Saturday, January 11th, 2025, 10 am - 12 pm Where: Beebe School, Cafeteria, 401 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148 In this session, we will talk about: What is lead and how does it get into my water? How can you schedule a free water test for lead? How can you remove lead pipes at the source? Includes: Free
Free Information Session: Safer Homes / Sesión Informativa: Casas Más Seguras
How can we use our gas stoves in a safer way? How can we ensure our homes are protected from fires? How can we reduce your exposure to lead at home? ¿Cómo podemos utilizar nuestras cocinas a gas de forma más segura? ¿Cómo podemos garantizar que nuestros hogares estén protegidos contra incendios? ¿Cómo podemos reducir la exposición al plomo en el hogar?
Marisa Perales
Austin, TX Marisa Perales is a partner in a small environmental law firm that advocates against polluters and in favor of the public's interest throughout Texas. The firm addresses all sorts of environmental issues that arise in Texas, including municipal, hazardous, and radioactive waste storage and disposal; water quality and air pollution; endangered species protection; and incompatible land uses. Ms. Perales also serves as board president of Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund. Believing that environmental advocacy must lead with equity and justice, Ms. Perales was a founding member of
