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20 Baltimore City organizations support budget reform

May 8, 2026 | By Jennifer Kunze
Friday, May 8, 2026 Dear Mayor Scott and Baltimore City Council, As 20 organizations working in Baltimore City, we urge you to pass Council Bill 26-0172 and advance all of the important reforms to Baltimore City’s charter that it contains. This set of charter amendments would undeniably improve city
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A Watershed Conservation District for Mattawoman Creek

May 12, 2017 | By Emily Ranson
Update: The County Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of the Watershed Conservation District! Thank you to Commissioners Murphy, Robinson, and Stewart for voting to limit sprawl development around Mattawoman Creek and the headwaters of the Port Tobacco River! Last year, your overwhelming support
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Maryland leads on offshore wind!

May 11, 2017 | By Jennifer Kunze
For the past few months, Clean Water Action members have been writing, speaking, and rallying for offshore wind in Maryland. And today, the Public Service Commission surprised advocates and business leaders alike by approving (PDF) both proposals to build offshore wind farms in the Atlantic waters
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A New General Development Plan for Anne Arundel

May 5, 2017 | By Emily Ranson
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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Mobilize and Localize: catching up with our local work

April 25, 2017 | By Emily Ranson
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!

April 24, 2017 | By Emily Ranson
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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