Without strong public opposition, polluters will succeed in weakening the Clean Water Act and threatening safe water for millions — and EPA is only accepting comments for a limited time. Get your message in TODAY.

Join clean energy advocates for a press event, Feb 11th at 3pm at the State House library, in response to Governor McKee’s FY 2027 budget proposal, which includes major rollbacks to Rhode Island’s clean energy commitments. The event, “Clean Energy Is Affordable Energy,” will feature a program of speakers addressing the proposals in the budget.

Black History Month marks its 100th anniversary—a century of honoring Black legacy, leadership, and excellence. Throughout February, Clean Water Action will proudly spotlight our Black Water Champions: leaders who are advancing the vital work of protecting our water, our health, and our communities.

The public comment period on the so-called “Polluted Water Rule” closed on January 5, 2026. Almost immediately, the Trump administration moved on to its next attack on the Clean Water Act, this time t...

A practical guide designed to help restaurants, cafés, caterers, reduce single-use packaging, cut costs, and build stronger community trust.

Clean Water Action is co-sponsoring a screening of the film “Harm in the Water” - a powerful documentary that examines the devastating impact of industrial water pollution on Black communities along the Mississippi River. Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm Suffolk University's Modern Theatre 525 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 Admission is FREE. Tickets are required. This event is open to the public.

PFAS are a group of thousands of human-made toxic chemicals used for their ability to repel dirt, water, and grease. Exposure to PFAS chemicals have been linked to serious health problems. Clean Water Action helped develop and is now working to pass House Bill 2145 which prohibits the manufacturing or sale of cosmetics, dental floss, menstrual products, and products designed for babies or toddlers that contain intentionally added PFAS. Email your legislator TODAY and urge them to protect consumers by supporting HB 2145!

What if your local downtown businesses collaborated to offer reusable containers to customers, free of charge? This is exactly what is happening in Northampton!

As a burgeoning anthropologist, I have had to come to terms many times over with the history of the discipline. The use of words like “primitive” or “exotic” used to describe what we see as the “other”— A way in which to remove ourselves from the reality of our shared humanity.

Skip the Stuff Heads to the Governor’s Desk - Saving New Jerseyans Money While Reducing Plastic Trash!

Philadelphia just took a major step toward sustainability. After years of advocacy, the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOBag) law is now in effect: cutting paper bag waste, supporting small businesses, and promoting equity by encouraging reusable bags. Smart policy, real impact, and a cleaner city for everyone.

Even with the park officially closed, I was able to get a tour showcasing all the different sustainable practices at Petrified Forest National Park. Read about the exciting changes being made as a result of Clean Water Fund’s ReThink Disposable collaboration with the park concession there.