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Tell the D.C. Council: Support the FloodSmart Homes program!
District residents are at risk of increased urban flooding.
Our nation’s floodplains are expected to grow by approximately 45% by the end of the century. Densely populated areas are especially at risk when rainfall runoff from roads, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces overwhelms sewer and stormwater drainage capacity.
Approximately 1,000 residential buildings (single family homes, apartments, etc.) in the District are located in the 100- and 500-year floodplains. 98% of single family homes within the 100-year floodplain are in Wards 7 and 8. 82% of the single family homes within the
Clean Water Waves | In The News, April 2023
Our work to protect clean water across the country often makes the news. Clean Water Waves highlights recent articles featuring our staff speaking on their areas of activism and expertise.
Lessons Learned from D.C.
During the month of March, I had the opportunity to attend the Moving Forward Network conference in Washington DC. The conference brought together a diverse and talented group of individuals and organizations committed to fighting for environmental justice and promoting sustainable communities.
Meet our 2023 MA Annual Celebration Keynote Speaker: María Belén Power
María Belén Power is an environmental justice powerhouse, from the grassroots to the State House. She currently serves as the Undersecretary of Environmental Justice and Equity for the Healey-Driscoll Administration. Join us in honoring her on May 23rd!
María Belén Power Headlining Clean Water Action’s 2023 Massachusetts Annual Celebration
María Belén Power, the Undersecretary of Environmental Justice and Equity for Massachusetts, will deliver the keynote address at Clean Water Action’s 2023 Annual Celebration, May 23rd, at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation in Waltham.