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Clean Water Virginia Legislative Priorities 2023
Clean Water Action is working with our allies to successfully help protect the Chesapeake Bay, open space, farmland, and historic sites before state senate and house elections in the fall. In addition to focusing on ensuring green infrastructure funding and reducing plastic pollution, here are some of the organization’s top priorities: Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF), Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and Reducing Plastic Pollution.
Minimizing Mosquito Exposure (without pesticides!)
Mosquito season is upon us yet again! There are some steps you can take to minimize your exposure to mosquitoes without relying on mosquito spray programs. While pesticide spray programs may seem like the best choice, they do pose health and environmental risks even when used as directed. Synthetic pyrethroids can worsen respiratory symptoms, organophosphates are linked to neurodegenerative diseases, and these pesticides are toxic to bees, pollinators, and other beneficial insects (as well as birds, fish, and amphibians - natural predators of mosquitoes!).
Fortunately, there are effective ways
New study indicates toxic chemicals used in take-out food packaging from popular chains
Testing suggests toxic PFAS chemicals in packaging from McDonald’s “Big Mac” and Burger King’s “Whopper”
Protecting Virginians from Toxic Chemicals
Clean Water Action and our allies have led efforts during this year’s Virginia General Assembly legislative session for action to protect our public drinking water, increase lead testing in public schools and daycares, and implement policies to address toxic chemicals in consumer products and packaging.
Rail & Transit in Virginia
Car-dependent sprawl development is inefficient and more costly to taxpayers, and has led to longer commutes that negatively impact our health and historic, cultural, and natural resources.