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Earth Month Reflections: Our Power is Collective
As I reflect on the last 14 months of this administration, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. So much of our work is being dismantled, and many of us wonder if we can pull ourselves back from the brink yet again. I believe we can. I have seen what we can do when we work together.
Baltimore City BoE Taxpayers' Night and Zero Waste!
Next Wednesday (4/22 - Earth Day!) at 6PM, the Baltimore City Board of Estimates is holding its annual public hearing on next year’s budget: Taxpayers’ Night! As a result of our advocacy in the budget last year, this year’s budget proposal includes a key funding element for Zero Waste progress, but there’s much more to do. Join us there to testify that the City needs to invest in Zero Waste! Let us know you can testify! At Taxpayers’ Night, the Board of Estimates members (Mayor Scott, Council President Cohen, Comptroller Henry, DPW Director Garbark, and City Solicitor Thompson) will hear
Clean Water's 2026 Priorities in MD's legislative session
On Monday, Maryland’s legislative session ended after a whirlwind 90 days. We faced headwinds with a difficult financial picture as Marylanders grappled with the impact of the federal government’s layoffs and funding cuts. Clean Water Priorities Passed: HB0429/ SB0599: After a few years of effort, we finally passed legislation creating an On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant program! This bill, sponsored by Delegate Boyce and Senator Hester, builds on Maryland’s existing efforts to divert food waste from the trash by funding infrastructure and programs for on-farm composting, compost
Leading in the Organization that Helped Shape Me
As I adjust to my new role as President of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund, a recurring question I hear is which projects or campaigns have inspired me most over the years. It’s hard to pick a favorite.
Earth Month Origins: The Movement That Changed Our Water Forever
Each April, Earth Month builds on the legacy of Earth Day, first held on April 22, 1970, when an estimated 20 million Americans gathered in response to growing concerns about widespread environmental damage and limited laws in place to protect clean air, clean water, public health and pollution.
