Earth Month Reflections: Our Power is Collective
As I reflect on the last 14 months of this administration, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. So much of our work is being dismantled, and many of us wonder if we can pull ourselves back from the brink yet again. I believe we can. I have seen what we can do when we work together.
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A New General Development Plan for Anne Arundel
On May 1st, Clean Water Action joined on a letter supporting , which asks the County Executive to begin the comprehensive review of the 2009 General Development Plan and to include civic participation into the review process. Why does the General Development Plan matter? The GDP is the vision for
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Aveda holds annual ‘trashion show’ for clean water
On April 2nd, Aveda held the 6th annual Catwalk for Water in Boston, in which local Aveda salons showcase--fashion show style--amazing looks that they have created entirely of recycled and repurposed materials. The creativity and talent that goes into these designs--as well as the hair and makeup-
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Getting Toxic Sediment out of the Anacostia River
The Anacostia River corridor within the District of Columbia is comprised of 15 miles of shoreline, 1,200 acres of green space, and a string of 10 adjacent neighborhoods on the river’s east side in Wards 7 and 8. Polluted and neglected for decades, the Anacostia River is undergoing a renaissance
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Engaging the Marketplace & Winning
Our members are familiar with many of the aspects of Clean Water Action advocacy: promoting legislation, endorsing candidates, field and phone canvassing, educational outreach. Several of our state offices also do direct engagement with the business community to promote best practices on issues like
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Mobilize and Localize: catching up with our local work
A few weeks after Maryland's whirlwind of a legislative session, it's time to dive deep on our local level campaigns. Clean Water Action supporters across Maryland are fighting for clean air and water, healthy communities, a life-sustaining climate, and a meaningful democracy. Here's what's going on
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Next Steps for Howard County Citizens' Election Fund!
Update: The Howard County Council voted and passed CB30 (the Citizens' Election Fund) on Monday, June 5th! County Executive Kittleman vetoed the bill, so the work continues to overturn the veto. We need you to email or call your councilmember one last time to thank them for voting for a new way to
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We All Live Downstream - Clean Water Action Podcast
Welcome to We All Live Downstream: a Clean Water Action Podcast available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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