Press Statements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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