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Our Comments against a CPCN Exemption for 168 diesel generators

September 15, 2023 | By Jennifer Kunze

As the data center industry seeks to grow in Maryland, it must follow our environmental and energy laws for the good of Maryland residents and of the climate. Clean Water Action submitted a letter with 14 organizations to the Maryland Public Service Commission urging them to reject Aligned Data Center's request for a rehearing on their request to be exempted from the proper regulatory process for installing 168 diesel generators.

Screenshot of the beginning of the comment letter in the text of the blog post. At the top are the logos of signatories.

Will Pollution Be A Part Of Maryland's Climate Pathway?

Will Pollution be Part of Maryland's Climate Pathway? Speak out now!

August 15, 2023 | By Jennifer Kunze

Maryland has published a draft climate plan - and the solid waste section needs a lot of changes. Here's how you can speak out!

Great news! EPA & MDE order Baltimore City to help more households with sewer backups

July 17, 2023 | By Jennifer Kunze

For nearly a decade, Baltimore residents have been demanding that the City help people out when City infrastructure causes sewage to back up into people's homes. And this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Department of the Environment are supporting residents' demands, ordering the City to start offering assistance to every household that faces a sewer backup caused by issues in City infrastructure.

General MD Baltimore Harbor. Credit HES Photography. Shutterstock

Testimony on Baltimore City's FY24 budget

May 25, 2023 | By Jennifer Kunze

Clean Water Action, on behalf of our 5,000 members in Baltimore City, urges that deliberations about Baltimore City’s FY24 budget prioritize spending on solid waste and sewage infrastructure and management that will protect the environment and public health.

Baltimore City Taxpayer's Night: May 25!

May 17, 2023 | By Jennifer Kunze

It's budget season in Baltimore - how do you think the City should be spending your money? Speak out at Taxpayer's Night on May 25th, online and at city hall!

Free septic landscaping webinar, March 18th 10:30 AM

Septic Field Landscaping Webinar with the University of Maryland Extension

March 18, 2023 | Virtual

Homeowners often wish they could camouflage these to make their yards more aesthetically pleasing. This webinar will cover considerations, options, and specific plants and practices to use with an emphasis on low-impact, native choices.