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Support the CHERISH Our Communities Act

Now more than ever, communities in Maryland that have been overburdened by pollution for too long need and deserve state-level protections. Tell your legislators and Governor Moore to pass the CHERISH Our Communities Act in 2026!

Baltimore City invested in Zero Waste - now, let's work for more.

Thanks to your advocacy, the Baltimore City Council and Mayor Scott agreed to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to invest in composting! It's a step in the right direction, but much more investment is needed. Tell Mayor Scott and the City Council to prioritize Zero Waste budgeting and planning today!

What to do with your Halloween pumpkins? Compost!

With autumn in full swing and Halloween behind us, it’s the perfect time to give your pumpkins a second life through pumpkin composting!

Each year, Americans toss more than a billion pounds of pumpkins into the trash, but composting them keeps organic waste out of landfills and incinerators while creating nutrient-rich soil for our communities.

Howard County, MD, makes it easy to take part through the Harvest Heap program:

Drop off pumpkins at Alpha Ridge Landfill or Robinson Nature Center. Howard County residents participating in the Feed the Green Bin food scrap collection program can set

Quick Tips for a Clean Water Summer

Welcome to Summer in the Chesapeake Region! After a cool Spring, Summer has finally arrived with heat indexes over 100 in many places around the DMV. As we embark on summer fun, read on for some tips from our staff at Clean Water to stay cool and healthy.
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