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The Lesbian Land Movement: A Forgotten Chapter of Environmental History
During the 1970s, a growing number of lesbian feminists left cities and suburbs and moved to rural areas across the United States. Part of a broader "back-to-the-land" movement, these women sought to create communities where they could live more independently and build supportive networks.
The 2026 RI Legislative Session Ended, but the Work Continues!
Rhode Island legislative sessions are short and packed. This session ended with Clean Water Action fending off a last-minute attack on the state law restricting toxic PFAS, but many priority bills remained in limbo as the legislators broke for the summer. Here’s a breakdown of what happened!
Juneteenth and Environmental Justice
Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate with Clean Water Action as we continue to fight for Environmental Justice today and every day.
Frederick County Endorsements
Frederick County faces critical environmental questions in this year’s election. Data center policy and zoning looms large over the county, and land use, sprawl, clean water protections, and solid waste management are perennial issues. This election and the next four years will be pivotal for local decisions to protect for cleaner water, cleaner air, and healthier communities in Frederick County. For these reasons, Clean Water Action is proud to endorse these candidates for local office: County Council District 1: Louisa Conklin County Council District 2: Jamie Shopland County Council District
Baltimore County Endorsements
As Baltimore County prepares to elect a new County Executive and a new, larger County Council, environmental issues are front and center. From land use and land conservation to good government and transparency issues, the next set of elected officials in the County will have big decisions to make. We’ve been working especially on solid waste management: ending the County’s practice of shipping trash to the BRESCO incinerator in Baltimore City, building composting and other Zero Waste infrastructure, and demanding change at the Days Cove landfill. The next four years will be pivotal for the