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WATER, FLOWERS, AND LIFE

May 28, 2026 | By Julie Wedge
This Water a Flower Day has me reflecting on how lucky I am that my husband has an incredibly green thumb. I can grow food and, in fairness, those plants flower, too. However, the beautiful explosion of colors in our yard all year long must be completely credited to my better half.
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Save Money and The Environment with ReThink Disposable

July 16, 2019 | By Jenny Vickers
Imagine a world without plastic waste. For Plastic Free July, millions of people around the globe are working to make this vision a reality by stopping the use of single-use disposable plastics for one month. By participating in Plastic Free July, you can make an incredible difference to break free
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Sewage Overflow in Baltimore. Photo by Jennifer Kunze

How local governments help with sewage backups

July 15, 2019 | By Megan Allison
Last year, over 5,000 basement backups were reported to 311 in Baltimore City. The number of basement backups has increased over the years with such a large number of people having to deal with the issue. Baltimore City’s Emergency Response Plan does not require the city to clean up after a basement
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Stormwater, sewage, sediment, and train derailments

July 9, 2019 | By Sofia Verheyen
Yesterday the city of Baltimore experienced a severe wet weather event that resulted in flood warnings throughout the DMV area, coupled with a water main break downtown. While the water main break is responsible for the day’s increase in train delays and a strong flow of murky brown water into the
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Sediment plume in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Photo credit: Baltimore Sun.

Senate, Save the Land and Water Conservation Fund!

July 3, 2019 | By Jennifer Kunze
Last week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and Clean Water Action's Baltimore team traveled to the hearing to stand up for public lands. Armed with leaflets about the importance of LWCF - a popular, bipartisan program to
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ReThink Disposable for Plastic Free July!

July 1, 2019 | By Jenny Vickers
This July, join millions of people around the world reducing their plastic waste. Clean Water Action’s ReThink Disposable program is excited to be part of the solution to plastic pollution – every day we work for cleaner streets, oceans and beautiful communities. Join us - together, we can make a difference and be a part of the solution!
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