Washington, DC – April 5 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) applauds the Commonwealth of Virginia for passing legislation, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, to address PFAS pollution, PRKN President Nancy Stoner announced today.
Washington, DC – April 5 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) applauds the Commonwealth of Virginia for passing legislation, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, to address PFAS pollution, PRKN President Nancy Stoner announced today.
Brent Walls, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper, knows pretty much everything there is to know about mapping. He has created the map below to show where there are active biosolid permits for Maryland and how many permits are issued for each county; this is an important tool because biosolids – sewage sludge – contain PFAS. Thus, we … Read More
Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our dedicated team in protecting and preserving the Potomac River and its tributaries. If you are a skilled attorney with a strong background in environmental litigation, a passion for environmental conservation, and a commitment to safeguarding our rivers, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Maryland Priorities The Clean Water Justice Act SB 653/HB1101 Senator Malcolm Augustine (D-47) Prince George’s County) & Delegate Sara Love (D-16 Montgomery County) The Clean Water Justice Act would help to restore rights lost under the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA by giving Marylanders the right to enforce state clean water laws. … Read More
As we celebrate Black History Month this February, we naturally would like to think about the progress we, as a nation, have achieved. But we still need to focus on the work yet to be done to right historic wrongs. For example, are you a resident of the District of Columbia and want to swim … Read More
Sponsors: Del. Sara Love & Sen. Malcolm Augustine A CCE Priority Bill Why We Need the Bill The Clean Water Justice Act allows communities impacted by water pollution to enforce the law against polluters. This access to the courts to enforce the law and protect communities from pollution was at the heart of the federal … Read More
Mark Frondorf, Shenandoah Riverkeeper, was recently alerted by Tom Benzing, James Madison University professor emeritus, to a potential erosion and sediment (E&S) control issue concerning Coyner Spring Run
Mark Frondorf, Shenandoah Riverkeeper, was recently alerted by Tom Benzing, James Madison University professor emeritus, to a potential erosion and sediment (E&S) control issue concerning Coyner Spring Run
Pursuant to state and federal law and regulations, Dominion is conducting post-closure monitoring of the groundwater on the site, to track levels of coal ash related metals that have leached out of the ponds into the environment. Dominion’s monitoring shows that metals from coal ash such as arsenic, boron, cobalt and radium 226 have all … Read More
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