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Support the MD Bottle Bill!

Maryland has an incredible opportunity to pass the Maryland Bottle Bill (HB232/SB346) to reduce litter, increase recycling, and save taxpayer dollars—but we need your help to make it happen!
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78 Organizations Support Maryland's Reclaim Renewable Energy Act

Today, we're testifying in support of HB220/SB10, the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act - long-overdue environmental justice legislation to stop subsidizing trash incinerators as "renewable energy." Check out this testimony signed by 78 organizations, download our technical testimony for more policy details, and contact your legislators to support the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act today!
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Equitable Bring Your Own Bag Bill in Montgomery County

Two weeks ago, the Montgomery County Council held a public hearing on a new and improved Bring Your Own Bag Bill to update the County's environmental policies on carryout bags, and a vote is coming up soon. Take action: email your County Council members today!
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2025 Clean Water Action Maryland Legislative Priorities

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.
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Maryland, stop subsidizing trash incineration!

In 2011, the Maryland General Assembly and then-Governor O’Malley made a huge mistake: declaring trash incineration “renewable energy” and dedicating subsidies to incinerators that should have gone toward solar and wind. Now, after years of organizing and advocacy from communities fighting incinerators, Maryland is poised to fix this costly mistake by passing the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act.