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Rally to Reclaim Renewable Energy
Join us for a rally outside the Maryland State House to Reclaim Renewable Energy!
For years, communities on the frontline of trash incinerators have been fighting against the state of Maryland's greenwashing: Maryland designates trash incinerators as "renewable energy" in our Renewable Portfolio Standard, and wastes money subsidizing polluting incinerators that should be supporting real renewable energy.
Every year that Maryland delays fixing this expensive problem, the state is throwing away $24 million subsidizing three incinerators - in Baltimore City, Montgomery County, and Lorton, VA -
Cynthia Mendes
Cynthia began her journey with Clean Water Action Massachusetts in 2024 as Co-Director and now serves as State Director. A proud New Bedford native, she carries a family legacy rooted in service and resilience.
Marta Young
Marta was raised in the Washington DC area but has lived in a variety of places, now calling the Jersey Shore home. After college, she traveled the country as a math and science teacher, including beautiful places such as the Navajo Reservation in Arizona and Puerto Rico.
Later, she became a project manager for a large engineering firm as an environmental geologist, investigating and remediating contaminated sites. These experiences bring a wealth of knowledge and passion as the NJ Zero Waste Specialist. From her work with ReThink Disposable, she was named 2024 Honorable Mention Activist of
Mac Glackin
Originally from the East Coast, Mac finished an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies and Politics at the University of San Francisco. Mac's academic career focused on a balance between the sciences and the humanities. Pairing studies of ecology, GIS mapping, and environmental data analysis with community garden outreach, Environmental Justice, and decolonial lenses on human rights and stewardship. A Bay Area resident, Mac applies these lessons to help in Clean Water Action's mission in Oakland, CA.
Becky Smith
Becky has worked with Clean Water Action since 2001. Recent projects include assembling a multi-sector network in Massachusetts to support innovative and alternative approaches to integrated water and energy resource management to protect both water and human ecosystems. Her work at the local, state, and federal level includes giving presentations on sustainable options for next generations of infrastructure; support for initiatives such as the Clean Water Restoration Act; and pursuing Clean Water Act protections for waters here in Massachusetts. Becky is an advisor to DEP's Safe Drinking