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2025 Clean Water Action Maryland Legislative Priorities

January 8, 2025 | By Emily Ranson

This is an exciting three months as Maryland’s House of Delegates and Senate work together to create and pass legislation for Governor Moore's decision. During this whirlwind, your role is critical to helping environmental legislation pass – every voice asking for change helps move the needle. Here are Clean Water Action's top priorities in the 2025 legislative session.

Capitol Dome in Annapolis, view of the Bay. Photo credit: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock

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.

Testimony against Chemical Recycling in Howard County

November 19, 2024 | By Emily Ranson

W. R. Grace, headquartered in Columbia, has proposed to start a pilot of "chemical recycling" at their headquarters. Chemical recycling is not recycling, and poses many potential dangers for the community - with some homes just 80 yards away from the facility. Nearby residents have proposed a zoning amendment to require a safety buffer between chemical recycling facilities and homes.

Leave the Leaves, Baltimore City!

November 15, 2024 | By Jennifer Kunze

Leave the leaves is a movement that supports letting the fallen leaves stay on the ground in your yard to create an eco-friendly mulch for a healthier environment. Leaves provide many benefits including those for the environment, your health, and your home.

Red and yellow maple leaves covering the entire surface

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

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 fall, these findings were validated by peer review. Also this fall, CSX operations caused a dust storm earning the terminal another notice of violation from the Maryland Department of the Environment. Now, this coal export terminal's Permit to Operate is up for renewal, and MDE needs to hear from you!

Speak out against coal contamination in South Baltimore

October 3, 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. Now, this coal expert terminal's Permit to Operate is up for renewal, and it's time to speak up! RSVP to attend a public hearing in Curtis Bay on Thursday, October 10 at 6PM.

Picture of a man in safety goggles and a reflective vest wiping his forehead. Text" Maryland's new heat standard: a victory for worker safety in the climate crisis."

Maryland's New Heat Stress Standard

October 2, 2024 | By Gabi Sanchez

For years, Clean Water Action has been working in Maryland to support the safety of farm workers working in high-heat conditions – particularly pesticide applicators who require safety gear to reduce their exposure to toxic chemicals. As climate change continues to bring more extreme weather, working for climate resiliency means that protecting workers from heat-related risks is more important than ever.