Clean Water Action Maryland
@cleanwatermd
Working to empower people to take action to protect America's waters, build healthy communities, and to make democracy work for all of us. cleanwater.org/MD
We were in front of BGE's headquarters this morning to say: Stop the rate hikes! Join the call & tell our utility regulators at the Public Service Commission to reject BGE’s 💰 grab just before their first hearing on the rate increase: bit.ly/noBGEratehike
TOMORROW! Join us in front of BGE headquarters to rally against yet another BGE rate hike. RSVP to let us know you're coming: act.cleanwater.org/page/196190/...
Want to learn more about how communities around the world are redirecting money from polluters toward Zero Waste projects in EJ communities - including here in MD? Join us next Wednesday 7/22 at the @gaiazerowaste.bsky.social Zero Waste Strategy Lab! RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Time is running out! Just 2 years ago, EPA finalized drinking water standards for toxic #PFAS, a major step forward for protecting public health Now, the Trump EPA is proposing to roll back those protections. Tell EPA Don't Weaken Drinking Water Protections! act.cleanwater.org/page/193590/...
Last year, MD lawmakers passed a bill to require gas utilities to prioritize SAFETY – not PROFITS – in their gas pipeline replacement. This would lower our bills and keep us safe. But gas utilities aren’t following the law. It’s time for the Public Service Commission to intervene! 👇
One week from today! Join us for our virtual Annual Member Meeting as we reflect on the state of our democracy and prepare for one of the most consequential election seasons in recent memory. RSVP here: act.cleanwater.org/page/193352/...
Just 2 weeks are left before #Baltimore City’s budget deadline, and the City Council is still considering potential amendments. They have the opportunity to fully fund the City’s first #compost facility, and they need to hear from you - take action today! act.cleanwater.org/page/192431/...
Stop EPA from weakening wastewater pollution limits for coal! EPA's proposed rollback could mean the continued release of up to 601 million pounds of harmful pollution, like arsenic and mercury, into US waterways each year. Submit your comment against this now! act.cleanwater.org/page/192152/...
Important elections news! We're endorsing Clean Water champions in #Baltimore County & #Frederick County. Don't forget to vote - now with Early Voting, or on election day on 6/23! Baltimore County: cleanwater.org/2026/06/05/b... Frederick County: cleanwater.org/2026/06/05/f...
Everyone deserves clean water, safe products, and healthy communities. That’s why advocates from the Alliance for Health and Safe Chemicals are on Capitol Hill urging Congress to protect #TSCA, our nation’s main chemical safety law. @alsobrooks.senate.gov
Tonight! Join us at City Hall to speak out on Baltimore City's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and call for investment in composting and other #ZeroWaste needs. Let us know you're coming (and get your talking points) here! act.cleanwater.org/page/191398/...
We're proud to be among 20 orgs supporting important charter amendments to improve the #Baltimore budget process and give the people more tools to shape the budget! Read the letter here: cleanwater.org/2026/05/08/2...
By increasing the soil’s ability to absorb & hold water, compost supports smarter water use, reduces runoff, & builds more resilient landscapes. Here in MD, we won grant funding for on-farm composting systems in #mdga26, & we're still working to #FeedTheSoil with #Compost all year round. #ICAW2026
Safe drinking water doesn’t just happen. It depends on: ✔ Accountability ✔ Source protection ✔ Investment This #DrinkingWaterWeek, let’s focus on the water you don’t see. 💧 www.cleanwater.org/drinking-water-week-2026
It's International #Compost Awareness Week! #ICAW2026 Compost is created by recycling food scraps & yard waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Instead of sending these materials to landfills, composting returns valuable nutrients back to the earth. #FeedTheSoil #ReduceWaste
It's official! Today, @govwesmoore.bsky.social signed HB429/SB599 into law, creating and funding an On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant program. #compost #composting Thank you to all of the champions who have been working for #ZeroWaste in #mdga26 and beyond!
Next weekend, join @gnpwdrriverkeeper.bsky.social & Mad About Mud for the 2nd Annual Flotilla for the Gunpowder River! Come together with fellow water enthusiasts to celebrate our progress & show your support for the future of the Gunpowder River. More info & RSVP: www.madaboutmud.org/events
Yesterday was Administrative Professionals Day! Celebrate the important role Clean Water Administrative Professionals with this blog from our Chesapeake Operations Manager, TAj Weathers: cleanwater.org/2026/04/22/c...
NOW VIRTUAL! Join us Wednesday evening for the 2026 Maryland Environmental Legislative Summit to hear about the environmental community's top priorities for #mdga26 - including the #CherishOurCommunities Act and the #MDBottleBill! RSVP here for the zoom link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Today marks the start of MD's 90-day legislative session. #mdga26 We're working for #EnvironmentalJustice, #ZeroWaste, #SaferSeptics, & #PFAS protections! Learn more about our top priorities & take action: cleanwater.org/2026/01/14/o...
Now more than ever, communities bearing the burden of pollution need & deserve state-level #EnvironmentalJustice protections. Tell your legislators and Governor Moore to pass the CHERISH Our Communities Act in #mdga26! cleanwater.org/actions/supp...
The #PollutedWaterRule puts EPA on the side of polluters, not the people. It’s a corporate water giveaway that benefits developers and industry at the expense of communities downstream. EPA is only accepting comments for a limited time. Get your message in TODAY! act.cleanwater.org/page/181693/...
Join us in January for the Maryland Environmental Legislative Summit! We'll talk about MD's top environmental priorities for #mdga26: the #CHERISHOurCommunities Act, the #MDBottleBill, the Transportation & Climate Alignment Act, and the state budget. RSVP here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
TONIGHT! Join us for our annual Virtual Member Meeting to hear about all the great work we're doing to #ProtectCleanWater across the country - including here in Maryland! RSVP here for the Zoom link: act.cleanwater.org/page/179525/...
In 2 weeks, join us at our national Virtual Member Meeting to talk about the Power of Clean Water Action, here in Maryland and across the country! #ProtectCleanWater RSVP here: act.cleanwater.org/page/179525/...
It’s #SourceWaterProtectionWeek! Protecting our drinking water sources reduces health risks and controls treatment costs. It's a win-win for public health and savings. Let's prioritize source water protection! #ProtectTheSource #PuttingDrinkingWaterFirst
For decades, coal plants dumped toxic coal ash into unlined landfills, threatening drinking water. Now, Trump’s EPA wants to delay compliance deadlines, stalling the cleanup of some sites until after 2030. Take action - comments are due TODAY! act.cleanwater.org/page/177494/...
Let's talk trash! Join us on 9/18 for a webinar about the dangers of so-called #ChemicalRecycling - featuring our allies in the Stop Grace Coalition fighting a chemical recycling plant proposed in Howard County. RSVP here! cleanwater.org/chemrecyclingwebinar #ZeroWaste
URGENT: join the Stop Grace Coalition tomorrow to speak out against a bad Board of Appeals decision this week. This decision blocks discussion of future risks & past harms that are key for protecting the community against WR Grace's proposed "chemical recycling" pilot project.
Our Maryland Organizer Gabi Sanchez has had a great time presenting to summer campers about #ClimateChange & the #Environment! How would you answer the question: what can you do in your community to help the environment? Here's what some elementary school students had to say!