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Califronia Program Update - Groundwater 2024

Califorinia Groundwater In 2024 | California Program Update

November 20, 2024 | By Clean Water Action California

Welcome to Clean Water Action California’s Program Update! Read all about what we're working on to protect California's groundwater. Thank you for your support of this work and for being part of the solution!

Testimony against Chemical Recycling in Howard County

November 19, 2024 | By Emily Ranson

On Thursday, I spoke alongside hundreds of fellow Howard County residents at a Planning Board hearing on chemical recycling. W. R. Grace, headquartered in Columbia, has proposed to start a pilot of "chemical recycling" at their headquarters - read more here . Chemical recycling is not recycling

A large government meeting room from behind full of people wearing red shirts; a group of students wearing red are visible on a screen at the front of the room testifying at a podium.

Emily Ranson

Minnesota Reflections on the 2024 Election

November 15, 2024 | By Avonna Starck

As the dust settles on this year’s election, it’s clear that we’re at a critical juncture in the movement to protect our environment and public health. Although the political landscape may feel uncertain, this moment calls for resilience, collaboration, and creativity. Our dedication to a sustainable, healthy future for all must remain steadfast.

Leave the Leaves, Baltimore City!

November 15, 2024 | By Jennifer Kunze

Blog post by Abbey Vanasse, Maryland intern

It’s that time of year again when there’s a slight chill in the air on a brisk autumn morning. As fall approaches us, so does the changing of the trees' green leaves to the beautiful orange, yellow, brown, and red foliage that cover our yards, sidewalks

Red and yellow maple leaves covering the entire surface

License: CC0 Public Domain Petr Kratochvil has released this “Maple Leaves Background” image under Public Domain license. It means that you can use and modify it for your personal and commercial projects. If you intend to use an image you find here for

A large piece of yellow equipment on several rail lines enveloped by a huge cloud of dark dust

Community resident's drone photo

Submit Comments on CSX's Draft Permit to Operate a Coal Terminal in Curtis Bay

November 13, 2024 | By Jennifer Kunze

Three years ago, the coal export terminal in the neighborhood of Curtis Bay in South Baltimore exploded, shattering windows and causing more damage throughout the community. One year ago, a new report confirmed that coal dust from the terminal had been polluting the community for decades - and this

Embedding Values in a Purpose-Driven Organization

November 8, 2024 | By LaVonne Pepe

What does it truly mean to create a purpose-driven workplace? It's not just about an inspiring mission statement or showcasing values on a website—it's about making those values come alive in the daily actions, decisions, and relationships that define an organization's culture. Purpose gives direction.

Blog graphic - Embedding Values in a Purpose-Driven Organization by LaVonne Peppe

Holding up several Michigan "I Voted" Stickers

On The Ground In Michigan

November 5, 2024 | By Sean McBrearty

In an election that will be decided by who shows up to vote, the work that we do at Clean Water Action truly matters. Not only what we do in election season, but what we do year-round, educating our members and the public about critical issues and engaging more people in the democratic process.

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