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MDE Policy Change Favoring Environmental Protection
In response to EAC’s victory over Worcester County CAFO, MDE has removed a policy that delayed implementation of environmental protection requirements. Read more here: MDE Policy Change for Poultry...
read moreMDE Revokes Permit for Cecil County CAFO
Maryland Department of the Environment decided to revoke final approval of a poultry CAFO in Cecil County after the local community challenged the action through EAC representation. Zion CAFO Press...
read moreMaryland Wastewater Treatment Plant Permit Challenge: Settlement to Protect the Gunpowder River Watershed
BREAKING: The Gunpowder Riverkeeper, represented by Patrick DeArmey of the EAC, recently reached a settlement with MDE and Carroll County following GRK’s challenge to the Hampstead Waste Water Treatment Plant CWA NPDES permit. This is a big win for the...
read moreBreaking CAFO News
BREAKING: An Administrative Law Judge decided for EAC and REVERSED a permit approval for a proposed CAFO on the Eastern Shore because of inadequate environmental protection. MDE has never denied a permit under their CAFO program, and this is the first time a judge...
read moreOur Mission
The Environmental Action Center is dedicated to protecting and improving natural areas and building healthier communities by ensuring that sources of air and water pollution comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Environmental Justice
In much of EAC’s work, environmental justice (“EJ”) concerns are pervasive. Each approach to tackling environmental problems requires careful consideration of the EJ issues at play. Whether our projects address point source pollution from industrial facilities, broadly distributed air pollution, or the seemingly entrenched practice of siting facilities with hazardous wastes in communities already affected by EJ concerns, we carefully consider the socio-economic framework, and we consider education and empowerment a critical aspect of any solution.
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MDE Policy Change Favoring Environmental Protection
In response to EAC’s victory over Worcester County CAFO, MDE has removed a policy that delayed implementation of environmental protection requirements. Read more here: MDE Policy Change for Poultry...
read moreMDE Revokes Permit for Cecil County CAFO
Maryland Department of the Environment decided to revoke final approval of a poultry CAFO in Cecil County after the local community challenged the action through EAC representation. Zion CAFO Press...
read moreCAFO Permitting in Maryland: A Public Participation Handbook
EAC publishes a handbook for community groups or residents concerned about proposed concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in their area. Use this guide to learn more about the permitting process and how the public can get involved in the process.
read moreBreaking CAFO News
BREAKING: An Administrative Law Judge decided for EAC and REVERSED a permit approval for a proposed CAFO on the Eastern Shore because of inadequate environmental protection. MDE has never denied a permit under their CAFO program, and this is the first time a judge...
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