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OpEd” MD Lawmakers Should Override the Veto of the Chlorpyrifos Ban

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MD Lawmakers Should Override the Veto of the Chlorpyrifos BanBy: Dr. Jerome Paulson January 21, 2021 The Smart on Pesticides Maryland coalition, spearheaded by the Maryland Pesticide Education Network, works to protect Marylanders and the natural systems we depend upon from the toxic impacts of pesticides. The coalition includes 78 organizations, and institutions representing communities, […]

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Support HB208 /SB375 to Fix the Loophole in the Pollinator Protection Act

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  Unclear language in the law is allowing over 100 retail stores to sell bee-killing banned neonic-containing consumer lawn & garden products to consumers—even though it is illegal for consumers to buy and use them. This bill makes a technical fix in the language of the law to restrict consumer use, as originally intended by […]

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Override the Governor’s veto of Maryland’s Chlorpyrifos Ban

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  To protect children’s brains, our endangered bees, and our Bay from the toxic impact of chlorpyrifos, we need the certainty of law. Take action! Tell your legislator to vote to override the veto of SB300 and ban chlorpyrifos by law. The Smart on Pesticides Maryland coalition, spearheaded by the Maryland Pesticide Education Network, works […]

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