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Water is Treasure – and so is our global community
A documentary film crew from Japan visited our community to screen their made-for-television film, Water is Treasure – Fighting PFAS Contamination! Fight for Life. The film chronicles how mothers in Japan are leading efforts to raise awareness about PFAS contamination in their drinking water, which they attribute to U.S. military bases and the use of PFAS-based firefighting foam, and weaves in stories from the United States.
Beauty as Resistance: Where I Find My Strength
As an Environmental Justice Organizer who has worked in social justice spaces for nearly nine years, I am constantly uncovering new layers of how my identity has been shaped by systemic inequities. These discoveries are both painful and empowering, revealing the depth of the systems we are working to dismantle.
Standing on Their Shoulders: A Legacy of Wisdom and Strength
The setting was humble yet profound: our family home—the kitchen to be specific, on the West Side of Detroit, Michigan. In that space, amidst the laughter, meals, and daily rhythms of life, the heart of our family gathered. It was there, whether standing or seated around a well-worn table, that stories were shared and critical lessons passed down from one generation to the next.
Baltimore City Council Poised to Support EPA, MDE Requirements for Sewage Backup Assistance Program
Final Decision Rests with Mayor Scott and Baltimore City DPW
Tonight, the Baltimore City Council will vote on a resolution to support expanded access to the City’s Sewage Onsite Support program, an action that would provide relief for hundreds of Baltimore residents annually who experience devastating sewage backups into their homes through no fault of their own. The resolution, entitled “Request for City Action – Expand the Sewage Onsite Support Program” will be introduced by Councilman Gray, and is cosponsored at introduction by Councilmembers Mark Parker, Ryan Dorsey, Odette Ramos, James
Clean Water Action Announces New State Director, Emily Howe
Clean Water Action enters the 2025 legislative session with a seasoned State House insider at the helm, Emily Howe. Emily has been serving as Clean Water’s Interim State Director since June 2024 and was most recently the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Democratic Party.