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District of Columbia
Working for Clean Water Progress
clean water fund brings people together to solve health, consumer, environmental and community problems.
2010 Annual Report
water is fundamental
Over the years, Clean Water Fund’s programs have grown to encompass a wide range of environmental and health concerns. But all of these issues and all of our work connect to clean, safe and affordable water. This remains the fundamental core of our work.
Our issues have never been more important than they are today. They cut across the entire spectrum of environmental concerns.
Water Management in the District
Clean Water Fund is working with allies to implement what is expected to be a new strong standard for reducing street and parking lot pollution runoff that is expected to be issued by the Environmental Protection Agency this year. Implementation strategies include working with developers to reduce water waste and encourage re-use of rainwater, and to build landscaping initiatives that increase trees, and other green areas that soak up precipitation to beautify communities.
District Bag Fee
Clean Water Fund is working with allies to build on the successful campaign to place a 5 cents fee for plastic and paper bags, to discourage unneccesary waste and help fund clean-up efforts. Clean Water Fund has also worked to ensure that the fund created by the fee isn't raided during challenging budget discussions between the Mayor and Council.