Environmental Justice

In the Chesapeake Bay watershed, many communities are exposed to pollution that place an unequal health burden on the people living there. Restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed requires ensuring these communities have access to clean water and healthy environments. CLA works to build healthy communities by providing these communities with access to the legal tools needed to meaningfully participate in the creation of sound and fair environmental health laws and policies. Creating fair water quality laws requires helping residents participate fully in the decision-making process on key issues that impact their community and supporting community-based campaigns for strong water quality protections.