Clean Water Action Maryland
@cleanwatermd.bsky.social
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
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/...
EPA is only accepting comments for a limited time. Get your message in TODAY! act.cleanwater.org/page/181693/...
November 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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/...
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...
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...
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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...
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/...
RSVP here for the Zoom link: act.cleanwater.org/page/179525/...
October 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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/...
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/...
RSVP here: act.cleanwater.org/page/179525/...
October 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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/...
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
September 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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/...
Take action - comments are due TODAY! act.cleanwater.org/page/177494/...
September 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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/...
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
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
September 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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
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.
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.
August 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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.
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!
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!
August 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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!
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!
On Friday, South Baltimore Community Land Trust & allies rallied in front of the BRESCO trash incinerator to demand action:
#Baltimore's 2 incinerators cause $100 million worth of health damages to the region every year. We can't afford it!
@zacblanchardd11.bsky.social @ceejhaction.bsky.social
#Baltimore's 2 incinerators cause $100 million worth of health damages to the region every year. We can't afford it!
@zacblanchardd11.bsky.social @ceejhaction.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
On Friday, South Baltimore Community Land Trust & allies rallied in front of the BRESCO trash incinerator to demand action:
#Baltimore's 2 incinerators cause $100 million worth of health damages to the region every year. We can't afford it!
@zacblanchardd11.bsky.social @ceejhaction.bsky.social
#Baltimore's 2 incinerators cause $100 million worth of health damages to the region every year. We can't afford it!
@zacblanchardd11.bsky.social @ceejhaction.bsky.social
It's almost the end of #PlasticFreeJuly, but the campaign for reusables never ends! Join us next week to learn about #ReThinkDisposable.
Featuring a panel of collaborators discussing our work in K-12 schools, preschools, National Parks, & more!
RSVP here: act.cleanwater.org/page/174277/...
Featuring a panel of collaborators discussing our work in K-12 schools, preschools, National Parks, & more!
RSVP here: act.cleanwater.org/page/174277/...
July 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It's almost the end of #PlasticFreeJuly, but the campaign for reusables never ends! Join us next week to learn about #ReThinkDisposable.
Featuring a panel of collaborators discussing our work in K-12 schools, preschools, National Parks, & more!
RSVP here: act.cleanwater.org/page/174277/...
Featuring a panel of collaborators discussing our work in K-12 schools, preschools, National Parks, & more!
RSVP here: act.cleanwater.org/page/174277/...
Lisa Krausz, co-facilitator of the Stop Grace Coalition, announced that the coalition is filing a petition for judicial review of the permit granted by MDE this week.
"We are fighting some deep pockets. And now we have to start over in front of the Board of Appeals."
"We are fighting some deep pockets. And now we have to start over in front of the Board of Appeals."
July 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Lisa Krausz, co-facilitator of the Stop Grace Coalition, announced that the coalition is filing a petition for judicial review of the permit granted by MDE this week.
"We are fighting some deep pockets. And now we have to start over in front of the Board of Appeals."
"We are fighting some deep pockets. And now we have to start over in front of the Board of Appeals."
Howard County Councilmember Liz Walsh @lizwalshhoco.bsky.social called for an independent review of W.R. Grace's proposed "chemical recycling" pilot project.
"It is extraordinary that Cedar Creek residents stood up and said no more."
"It is extraordinary that Cedar Creek residents stood up and said no more."
July 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Howard County Councilmember Liz Walsh @lizwalshhoco.bsky.social called for an independent review of W.R. Grace's proposed "chemical recycling" pilot project.
"It is extraordinary that Cedar Creek residents stood up and said no more."
"It is extraordinary that Cedar Creek residents stood up and said no more."
Cat Carter, candidate for Howard County Council, called for an independent review of the "chemical recycling" proposal and praised the Stop Grace Coalition, "people who care deeply about their communities that are making sure rules & regulations are being followed."
July 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Cat Carter, candidate for Howard County Council, called for an independent review of the "chemical recycling" proposal and praised the Stop Grace Coalition, "people who care deeply about their communities that are making sure rules & regulations are being followed."
Dave Arndt of @mlc-cjw.bsky.social spoke to the dangers of "chemical recycling," turning plastic into fuel to be burned:
"In every piece of plastic we use there are additives...one of the key things is they're not designed to be incinerated."
Learn more: cleanwater.org/chemical-rec...
"In every piece of plastic we use there are additives...one of the key things is they're not designed to be incinerated."
Learn more: cleanwater.org/chemical-rec...
July 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Dave Arndt of @mlc-cjw.bsky.social spoke to the dangers of "chemical recycling," turning plastic into fuel to be burned:
"In every piece of plastic we use there are additives...one of the key things is they're not designed to be incinerated."
Learn more: cleanwater.org/chemical-rec...
"In every piece of plastic we use there are additives...one of the key things is they're not designed to be incinerated."
Learn more: cleanwater.org/chemical-rec...
Howard County Councilmember Deb Jung congratulated the Stop Grace Coalition on the Hearing Examiner's decision against the "chemical recycling" pilot project:
"Keep fighting for your family and community. And importantly, celebrate your wins."
"Keep fighting for your family and community. And importantly, celebrate your wins."
July 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Howard County Councilmember Deb Jung congratulated the Stop Grace Coalition on the Hearing Examiner's decision against the "chemical recycling" pilot project:
"Keep fighting for your family and community. And importantly, celebrate your wins."
"Keep fighting for your family and community. And importantly, celebrate your wins."
Shamieka Preston, a resident of Cedar Creek and co-facilitator of the Stop Grace Coalition, kicked the rally off with the good news:
"The hearing examiner heard the facts and decided to reverse and remand the approval of WR Grace's facility."
"The hearing examiner heard the facts and decided to reverse and remand the approval of WR Grace's facility."
July 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Shamieka Preston, a resident of Cedar Creek and co-facilitator of the Stop Grace Coalition, kicked the rally off with the good news:
"The hearing examiner heard the facts and decided to reverse and remand the approval of WR Grace's facility."
"The hearing examiner heard the facts and decided to reverse and remand the approval of WR Grace's facility."
"Clean air, safe land. We say no. Take a stand!"
On Tuesday, the Stop Grace Coalition rallied against WR Grace's proposed "chemical recycling" pilot project next to the Cedar Creek community in Columbia.
Chemical recycling is not a solution! 🧵
On Tuesday, the Stop Grace Coalition rallied against WR Grace's proposed "chemical recycling" pilot project next to the Cedar Creek community in Columbia.
Chemical recycling is not a solution! 🧵
July 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"Clean air, safe land. We say no. Take a stand!"
On Tuesday, the Stop Grace Coalition rallied against WR Grace's proposed "chemical recycling" pilot project next to the Cedar Creek community in Columbia.
Chemical recycling is not a solution! 🧵
On Tuesday, the Stop Grace Coalition rallied against WR Grace's proposed "chemical recycling" pilot project next to the Cedar Creek community in Columbia.
Chemical recycling is not a solution! 🧵
New community-led research shows the damage done by the municipal waste & medical waste incinerators: $100 million annually in health-related damages to residents across MD.
Damage we feel in our bodies and pay for with our (and the state’s) pocketbooks.
Read more: www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
Damage we feel in our bodies and pay for with our (and the state’s) pocketbooks.
Read more: www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
July 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
New community-led research shows the damage done by the municipal waste & medical waste incinerators: $100 million annually in health-related damages to residents across MD.
Damage we feel in our bodies and pay for with our (and the state’s) pocketbooks.
Read more: www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
Damage we feel in our bodies and pay for with our (and the state’s) pocketbooks.
Read more: www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
Join us next Friday 7/25 for SBCLT's Rally For Our Health to mark the release of new community-led research & demand that our elected leaders respond with action!
We can't afford the $100 million in health damages from Baltimore's incinerators every year.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We can't afford the $100 million in health damages from Baltimore's incinerators every year.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Join us next Friday 7/25 for SBCLT's Rally For Our Health to mark the release of new community-led research & demand that our elected leaders respond with action!
We can't afford the $100 million in health damages from Baltimore's incinerators every year.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We can't afford the $100 million in health damages from Baltimore's incinerators every year.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
W.R. Grace is trying to pilot "chemical recycling" at their Columbia campus - and residents are working to stop it.
Join us at the Stop Grace Coalition's rally next Tuesday 7/22 to demand safety for the Cedar Creek neighborhood!
More info below 👇
Join us at the Stop Grace Coalition's rally next Tuesday 7/22 to demand safety for the Cedar Creek neighborhood!
More info below 👇
July 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
W.R. Grace is trying to pilot "chemical recycling" at their Columbia campus - and residents are working to stop it.
Join us at the Stop Grace Coalition's rally next Tuesday 7/22 to demand safety for the Cedar Creek neighborhood!
More info below 👇
Join us at the Stop Grace Coalition's rally next Tuesday 7/22 to demand safety for the Cedar Creek neighborhood!
More info below 👇
Ready to rethink your daily routine?
We're already halfway through Plastic-Free July - take the @rethinkdisposable.bsky.social pledge today to reduce single-use and start making reuse the default!
cleanwater.org/take-pledge-reduce-single-use
#PlasticFreeJuly #ReThinkDisposable
We're already halfway through Plastic-Free July - take the @rethinkdisposable.bsky.social pledge today to reduce single-use and start making reuse the default!
cleanwater.org/take-pledge-reduce-single-use
#PlasticFreeJuly #ReThinkDisposable
July 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Ready to rethink your daily routine?
We're already halfway through Plastic-Free July - take the @rethinkdisposable.bsky.social pledge today to reduce single-use and start making reuse the default!
cleanwater.org/take-pledge-reduce-single-use
#PlasticFreeJuly #ReThinkDisposable
We're already halfway through Plastic-Free July - take the @rethinkdisposable.bsky.social pledge today to reduce single-use and start making reuse the default!
cleanwater.org/take-pledge-reduce-single-use
#PlasticFreeJuly #ReThinkDisposable
The federal Permission to Pollute Act will be devastating for our region's plans to clean up the Chesapeake Bay: calling the Bay's cleanup plan "nonbinding" and establishing Congress's intent to no longer enforce it.
#NoPermissiontoPollute #ProtectCleanWater
Take action 👇
#NoPermissiontoPollute #ProtectCleanWater
Take action 👇
July 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The federal Permission to Pollute Act will be devastating for our region's plans to clean up the Chesapeake Bay: calling the Bay's cleanup plan "nonbinding" and establishing Congress's intent to no longer enforce it.
#NoPermissiontoPollute #ProtectCleanWater
Take action 👇
#NoPermissiontoPollute #ProtectCleanWater
Take action 👇
Join us on 7/25 at South Baltimore Community Land Trust's rally in front of the BRESCO trash incinerator to demand more!
More details & RSVP:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
More details & RSVP:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Join us on 7/25 at South Baltimore Community Land Trust's rally in front of the BRESCO trash incinerator to demand more!
More details & RSVP:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
More details & RSVP:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We need to keep working for #Baltimore City to invest meaningful money in #composting & other programs & infrastructure.
Message Mayor Scott & the City Council to keep working for #ZeroWaste: act.cleanwater.org/page/173582/...
Message Mayor Scott & the City Council to keep working for #ZeroWaste: act.cleanwater.org/page/173582/...
July 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We need to keep working for #Baltimore City to invest meaningful money in #composting & other programs & infrastructure.
Message Mayor Scott & the City Council to keep working for #ZeroWaste: act.cleanwater.org/page/173582/...
Message Mayor Scott & the City Council to keep working for #ZeroWaste: act.cleanwater.org/page/173582/...