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Defending Our Water and Health in the 2017 Legislative Session
There was widespread concern in the environmental community that the Minnesota Legislature would spend the 2017 legislative session putting our water, air, and public health at risk.
The Latest Developments in the Fight to Shut Down Line 5
Over the course of the Pipeline Safety Advisory Board meetings more evidence has come to light about the condition of Line 5, raising concerns that it is in even worse shape than we had previously thought.
Maryland leads against climate change and dirty water
Our national news is full of bad news for the environment, but we don't need the Paris Climate Accords to fight climate change. Here's some good news on our local campaigns across the state fighting for clean air, clean water, and health:
Maryland acts on climate with offshore wind and onshore jobs. Many of you signed comments, wrote letters, and even spoke out at hearings to encourage the MD Public Service Commission to think big on offshore wind and make Maryland a national leader by approving offshore wind renewable energy credits to companies vying for space on Maryland's coast. And, lessMeeting Green Neighbors in Baker Park
Emily, Caitlin from the Potomac Conservancy, and I spent last weekend in downtown Frederick at the Green Neighbor Festival. This two-day gathering for environmentalists, gardeners, advocates, and families was planned by Hood College’s Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies (CCWS) and the Friends of Baker Park to promote environmental sustainability and “green” practices to protect land, water, and energy resources. As part of the Clean Water Frederick team, we were there to share information about watersheds and water quality in Frederick County, encourage residents to act to protect their
Just Say No to Straws
Every day in the U.S., people use 500 million straws a day - enough to circle to planet more than two-and-a-half times! Straws are now one of the top 10 marine debris items found on our beaches. And by 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean.
So, what do we do about it?
An easy step is to simply not use straws. When ordering your drink at an establishment, simply say, "no straw please, thank you," at the end of your order and encourage your friends and family to do the same. If you really love straws, you can bring your own reusable stainless steel straw, which are available at