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Clean Water 2025 Maryland Legislative Priorities: Victories and Defeats

April 9, 2025 | By Emily Ranson, Jennifer Kunze, and Gabi Sanchez

On Monday, Maryland ended its 90-day legislative session. With uncertainty out of Washington, this was a difficult year in Annapolis. Legislators grappled with a deficit that became worse as the state faced questions about federal grants and jobs.

Against these difficult headwinds, we worked with

Picture of people rallying in Annapolis with signs like "Burning trash is not clean energy," "for the air we breathe," and "let's reclaim renewable energy."

People rallying in front of the MD State House, some wearing gas masks, with signs like "Burning trash is not clean energy," "clean air is a human right," and "people over profit."

78 Organizations Support Maryland's Reclaim Renewable Energy Act

February 20, 2025 | By Jennifer Kunze

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!

Equitable Bring Your Own Bag Bill in Montgomery County

January 28, 2025 | By Gabi Sanchez

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

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.

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.

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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.