Enactment of Historic Legislation is Major Victory for Chesapeake Bay
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Enactment of Historic Legislation is Major Victory for Chesapeake Bay

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Today, the America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act was signed into law. Passing both chambers of Congress unanimously, this broad conservation bill contains programs that will significantly help protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams. In response, the Choose Clean Water Coalition, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and Chesapeake Bay Commission released the following joint statement.

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Landmark Legislation for Clean Water Awaits President's Signature
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Landmark Legislation for Clean Water Awaits President's Signature

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Today, the United States House of Representatives unanimously passed the America's Conservation Enhancement Act. The legislation now awaits the President’s signature. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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Groundbreaking Legislation for Clean Water Clears Major Hurdle
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Groundbreaking Legislation for Clean Water Clears Major Hurdle

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Last night, the United States Senate unanimously passed S. 3051, the America's Conservation Enhancement Act. The legislation now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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With EPA Failing to Protect Clean Water, Legal Action Inevitable
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With EPA Failing to Protect Clean Water, Legal Action Inevitable

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today, Choose Clean Water Coalition member Chesapeake Bay Foundation sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to adequately enforce the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load. The TMDL is a comprehensive pollution diet, requiring the six states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the District of Columbia to meet strict pollution reduction standards. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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Congressional Investments Provide a Boost for Clean Water, Local Economies
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Congressional Investments Provide a Boost for Clean Water, Local Economies

(SCRANTON, PA)—Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Cartwright announced federal investments of $100,000 to protect and restore local water quality in northeastern Pennsylvania. These grants are part of a larger $18 million investment of funds directed by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to improve the health of waterways throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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Coalition Statement on Executive Council Meeting
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Coalition Statement on Executive Council Meeting

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—The Chesapeake Executive Council, comprised of the governors from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and New York; the mayor of the District of Columbia; and the chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, met to discuss the state of the bay restoration effort.

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Legal Action Against EPA Unfortunate but Necessary
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Legal Action Against EPA Unfortunate but Necessary

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today, Choose Clean Water Coalition member Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced its Notice of Intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to adequately enforce the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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Choose Clean Water Coalition Recognized for Impactful Video
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Choose Clean Water Coalition Recognized for Impactful Video

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—In recognition for its video supporting the full funding of the Virginia agricultural cost-share program from the Virginia state legislature, the Choose Clean Water Coalition earned the “Gold Winner” status by the Hermes Creative Awards.

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Public Health Threatened by EPA Decision
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Public Health Threatened by EPA Decision

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will no longer enforce environmental laws and regulations during the coronavirus outbreak. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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Chesapeake Bay Advocates Maintain Pressure for Strong Clean Water Funding
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Chesapeake Bay Advocates Maintain Pressure for Strong Clean Water Funding

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Today, more than 100 members of the Choose Clean Water Coalition met with their members of Congress to urge support for the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort. The Coalition, made up of more than 250 nonprofit organizations throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, is asking Congress to maintain, and in some instances, increase funding for programs that are critical to attaining clean water.

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The President's Budget Once Again Slashes Funding for Chesapeake Bay Restoration
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The President's Budget Once Again Slashes Funding for Chesapeake Bay Restoration

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today, the President released his budget for Fiscal Year 2021, which recommends reducing the $85 million budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Program to $7.3 million–a 91 percent cut to current funding. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on Potential Litigation against EPA
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Choose Clean Water Coalition Statement on Potential Litigation against EPA

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Following repeated failures by the Environmental Protection Agency to hold the Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions accountable to meet their pollution reduction goals, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced they are preparing a notice of intent to sue EPA. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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