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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.
Pipes, Wipes, and the Potomac: Two Preventable Causes of a Sewage Spill
When people hear about a sewage spill, they often assume it’s an inevitability — a pipe that simply failed one day. Sometimes it is a simple act of bad luck or weather. But more often than you might realize, these breaks are avoidable. When we have proper investment and care for our infrastructure, we can fix these issues before they happen.
3 Things We Loved About Winter Canvassing in 2026
Canvassing is the heart of Clean Water Action. Over a winter of relentless breaking bad news and AI-generated slop, the connections we made with our members at your front doors mattered more than ever. To everyone who stopped to chat with us about your local neighborhoods and the environmental issues that matter to you, even if only for five minutes, thank you!
