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
2024 Maryland Legislative Session: Wins and Losses
As the 2024 Maryland Legislative Session comes to an end, here is an update on the problems Maryland PIRG is working to solve.
Protecting Maryland Water from PFAS Pollution
The Maryland General Assembly is considering a bill to restrict PFAS discharge from large industries into our waterways and to wastewater treatment plants.
Media reports: Johnson & Johnson reaches settlement to resolve talc baby powder investigations
Manufacturer reportedly to pay $700 million to end probe brought by more than 40 states
Trouble in the water? MD issues new fish consumption advisories for PFAS
On December 8th, the Maryland Department of the Environment released new fish consumption advisories for PFAS and other toxic contaminants.