Press requests can be sent to Betsy Nicholas, Executive Director, betsy(at)waterkeeperschesapeake.org, or Robin Broder, Deputy Director, robin(at)waterkeeperschesapeake.org.
On 50th Anniversary of Clean Water Act, MD is Failing Landmark Law; Advocates Demand Improved Enforcement
Despite Promise of “Fishable, Swimmable” Waters by 1983, 80% of MD Rivers and Streams are Unsafe for Swimming EMBARGOED FOR ...
Celebrating Progress and Call for Continued Action on the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act
Campaign encourages grassroots activism to reclaim the right to clean waterways (Takoma Park, Md.) — October 18th marks the 50th ...
Press Release: D.C. Court Hears Legal Challenge of FERC’s Order to Grant 50-year License to Constellation Energy to Operate Conowingo Dam
Waterkeeper groups fight to ensure Constellation Energy pays it fair share and does not destroy the Bay (Takoma Park, MD) ...
Press Release: Maryland Legislature Passes Bills Strengthening Clean Water Protections and Ensuring Equity
Three bills improve the state’s regulation, enforcement, and public notice under the Clean Water Act (Takoma Park, MD) – In ...
Press Release: Waterkeepers Chesapeake Launches Clean Water Act 50th Anniversary Campaign
Campaign encourages citizen activism to reclaim the right to clean waterways (Takoma Park, Md.) — Waterkeepers Chesapeake launches the Clean ...
Support Grows for Lawsuit Over Conowingo Dam Pollution
Several groups, legislators, and businesses support lawsuit challenging relicensing (Takoma Park, MD) – Last Friday, three amicus briefs were filed ...
54 Organizations Demand Patuxent Riverkeeper be Reinstated to Patuxent River Commission
Waterkeepers Chesapeake sent a letter to Secretary Robert McCord signed by 53 organizations from across the state of Maryland and ...
Statement on Youngkin’s Selection for Secretary of Natural Resources
Waterkeepers Chesapeake’s Statement on Youngkin’s Selection for Secretary of Natural Resources Waterkeepers Chesapeake’s statement on Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin’s selection of ...
Waterkeepers Chesapeake Honors Local Clean Water Champions
Awardees recognized for work on environmental justice and preventing sewer backups TAKOMA PARK, Md. (October 7, 2021) – Waterkeepers Chesapeake ...
61 Groups Demand That EPA Update Industry Water Pollution Technology Standards, Many Dating to 1970s
Despite Legal Requirement for Annual Reviews, 66% of EPA Standards for Industry Date Back More Than 30 Years Washington, D.C ...
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