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Cam Davis
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Commissioner at Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Clean water advocate
Cook County based environmentalist
Grateful for the opportunity to interview with Great Lakes Now about Trumps proposed budget cuts to the EPA and what that means moving forward. Without strong local EPA presence and ongoing funding, environmental protections—and the hard-earned environmental progress of decades—are at serious risk.
Rethinking Strategy in the Era of the Trump EPA | Great Lakes Now
“We have an opossum Congress: it rolls over and plays dead instead of facing its aggressor,” says Chicago’s Cameron Davis.
www.greatlakesnow.org
August 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
In light MWRD’s recent Water Reuse Resolution getting passed, closed loop recycling is finally on the table. Water reuse is a fancy term for water recycling. With the privilege of living in the most water rich region on Earth, we have a responsibility to conserve our water for future generations.
Water and energy use is growing as data centers are built across the Midwest and Great Plains
Data centers are expanding across the central U.S. to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence. That's raising concerns about growing energy demand and freshwater usage.
www.kcur.org
August 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
On July 28th, we (EPA workers, environmental advocates, and AFGE Local 704 union) gathered at Federal Plaza to protest Trump's harmful attacks on our environment — with plans to rescind the 'endangerment finding'. The EPA is crucial to regulating greenhouse gases and protecting our environment!
Environmental Advocates Rally Against Trump’s Plans to Undermine EPA’s Ability to Fight Climate Change
Environmental advocates, elected leaders and workers at the Environmental Protection Agency gathered at Federal Plaza downtown Monday to push back against the president’s reported plans to repeal a ke...
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July 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Thank you @robinkelly.house.gov @repbillfoster.bsky.social @elpcenter.bsky.social @sierraclub.org IL @camdavismwrd.bsky.social @nrdc.org @resphealth.bsky.social and everyone who stood with us to speak out against the Trump administration’s efforts to gut EPA’s ability to combat climate change.
July 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Happy pride month from us! Proud of the work my team (Matt, Sonya & Dawn) does every day to protect our magnificent Lake Michigan, Chicago River, and environment for all of us!
June 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I am excited to share that, after considerable anticipation and the invaluable support of our partners, a resolution advancing Chicago Area Waterway System Ecological Health has been unanimously endorsed! This initiative will tackle the long-standing issue of legacy pollution in the Chicago River!
June 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Happy Pride Month! This month (and every day) is a reminder to respect, honor, and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Unity and solidarity, regardless of how we identify, will bring us closer to a world where we keep each other safe and have the freedom to be who we truly are. #mwrdpride #flagraising
June 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Proud to support @ilenviro.bsky.social bill (HB 2516) banning PFAS in certain consumer items!

Send in your witness slips to support this bill with the link below and click “create witness slip”. It only takes about a minute.💧 #pfas #cleanwater #publichealth

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Illinois General Assembly - Senate Committee Hearings
Senate Committee Hearings for the Illinois General Assembly
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May 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
What a joy to attend Space to Grow ribbon cutting @ Brown Community Academy🌱 There is nothing more important than our future generations having equitable access to green spaces, especially those that hold up to 303,246 gallons of storm water! #chicagopublicschools #spacetogrow #greenspaces
May 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Join me May 8th @11:30am CST during Water Week to learn about how to hold water polluters accountable! Will be talking about PFAS, drug take back, and policy action! Register today with the link💧

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April 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
@cityofevanston second community meeting last night to discuss an urban farming pilot project with Evanston Grows🌱

Urban agriculture helps reduce flooding, food deserts, and improves local habitats!
#urbanfarming #urbanagriculture #fooddesert #flooding
April 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
It was a pleasure to visit Springfield last week with my colleagues and meet with legislators to discuss important policies to protect our water environment!
April 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
You never know who you're going to bump into in the Capitol elevator in Springfield while you're trying to save the environment.
April 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM