Stop Toxic PFAS
To protect water and health, the Governor needs to set strong limits for PFAS in our water and clean up contamination.
Emily
Scarr
State Director, Maryland PIRG; Director, Stop Toxic PFAS Campaign, PIRG
Started on staff: 2005
B.A., Vassar College
Emily directs strategy, organizational development, research, communications and legislative advocacy for Maryland PIRG. Emily has served as the Director of Maryland PIRG and Maryland PIRG Foundation since 2013. Her current priorities are campaigns for consumer energy, toxic free communities, and reducing the role of big money in Maryland elections. During her time in Maryland, she has helped win small donor public financing in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County. She has played a key role in establishing new state laws to protect public health by restricting the use of antibiotics on Maryland farms, require testing for lead in school drinking water and restrict the use of toxic flame retardant and PFAS chemicals. Emily has authored reports on Maryland’s energy efficiency program, PFAS chemicals, and the role of big money in Maryland elections. She lives in Baltimore City with her husband, kids, and dog.
Posts by Emily Scarr
Statement: Advocates disappointed by Board of Public Works vote to advance highway expansion
Advocates disapointed by Maryland Board of Public Works vote to advance highway expansion.
Statement: Gov. Hogan’s proposed Capital Beltway highway expansion dramatically scaled down
Maryland public celebrates a victory as state regulators cut back a large part of the Capital Beltway boondoggle
Cleaning and disinfecting safely during the coronavirus outbreak
If you’re like me, you’re spending a lot more time cleaning while sheltering in place. My increased time at home cooking, working, and playing with my children makes a lot of mess! I am also cleaning more as a way to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. I enjoy my cleaning routine; in a day full of zoom calls and wrangling small children, it’s nice to take a break to listen to the radio or music while I wipe down the counters or sweep the floor.
Who’s funding elections for Governor in Maryland?
A report released today by Maryland PIRG Foundation finds that the people and entities that donate to Maryland’s Gubernatorial campaigns are not reflective of Marylanders who are eligible to vote in these elections. The report finds that the money raised comes primarily from out of state or non individuals who contribute disproportionately large sums of money.