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A Year Since Sackett v. EPA: Colorado Becomes First State to Restore Protections to Wetlands and Streams
One year ago, on May 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of Sackett v. EPA. This decision narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act by removing protections from most wetlands and streams in the United States.
Broad Statewide Coalition Voices Strong Support for McCluskie/Roberts/McCormick Bill to Restore Protections to Colorado’s Endangered Wetlands and Waters
The Protect Colorado Waters Coalition voiced its strong support for legislation introduced Wednesday by Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie (D-Dillon), Senator Dylan Roberts (D-Frisco) and Representative Karen McCormick (D-Longmont) that would restore protections to Colorado’s endangered wetlands and waters.
On-Farm Composting Webinar
Farmers can play an integral role in a healthy, local environment, and this year Maryland passed legislation enabling farmers to accept more food scraps into their existing foot print for manure composting. Keith Ohlinger, a Central Maryland farmer, joined us to speak about how farmers can use food scraps to create compost, and what this means for the environment.
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.
Important dates for Virginia elections!
As you probably know, Virginia has elections just around the corner! Did you know that early voting starts on FRIDAY (9/17)? There are many important races this year, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and the State House of Delegates. Here are the important dates that you need to keep in mind as you get ready to vote: First Day of In-Person Early Voting: Friday, September 17, 2021 Deadline to register to vote or update your registration: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to you: Friday, October 22, 2021 (by 5 PM) Last day of in
