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our wetlands and streams are at risk.
the president can do something about that.
Today, nearly 20 million acres of wetlands are at risk. Because they lack protection under the Clean Water Act, these vital parts of our water infrastructure are vulnerable to destruction by unaccountable polluters. The President has proposed to fix this problem and protect ALL of our wetlands. We support him and we need you to join us.
2013 Canvass Leadership Conference
Spring Leadership Conference 2013
Bob Wendelgass opening the Spring Leadership Conference
Pres. Obama's Pick for EPA Admin. Gets Praise in New England
Gina McCarthy, President Obama’s choice to be Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency after the resignation of former Administrator Lisa Jackson, is expected to face a tough confirmation hearing in the coming days.
But those who worked with her in her past careers throughout New England are praising her as a strong leader and for her ability to find common ground on contentious issues.
From the New England Director | Spring 2013
New England likes to pride itself on innovation, on sparking new ideas and inventions.
Basketball? Invented in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The first American subway system hit the rails in Boston, 1898. First printed newspaper? Hartford Courant, published in 1764. First frisbee? Thrown on New Haven Green, 1920. The first circus launched in Newport, Rhode Island in 1774.
2013 New England Legislative Round Up
Clean Water Action’s New England team is promoting a suite of innovative measures to protect health, stimulate the green economy and advance environmental justice. Together with Clean Water Action members, community partners and allies, we’re making a big push to make progress throughout the region in 2013. This overview covers the latest from your state. Please join Clean Water Action and speak out in support of clean air, clean water and healthier communities.
Connecticut
Campaign drives are under way to support clean energy and chemical safety advances.
Toxics: Clean Water Action supports bills to protect children’s health by eliminating toxic chemicals from consumer goods in daily use.
McCarthy's New England roots show as she pushes states on climate, air issues
McCarthy, who heads EPA's Office of Air and Radiation and is widely rumored to be nominated as EPA administrator in the next week, started her career as a public health agent in her hometown of Canton, Mass., working for the local board of health in nearby Stoughton.
"That's what she's about," said Seth Kaplan, vice president for policy and climate advocacy for the Conservation Law Foundation, who worked with McCarthy in Massachusetts on energy and air issues. "And let me tell you, that person is still there."
Toxic Tykes? Dolce & Gabbanas Baby Fragrance Idea Stinks
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics seeks to stop the sale of baby perfume made with chemicals that may harm children
In response to Dolce & Gabbanas (D&G) announcement that it would soon launch a baby perfume, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is calling on the company, as well as Proctor & Gamble, which manufactures and distributes D&G products in the U.S., to reverse course and halt the development and sale of its baby perfume amid concerns about toxic chemical exposures. Fragrances are likely to contain chemicals that that may contribute to diseases later in life, including breast cancer, obesity, infertility, asthma, allergies and more.
New England Currents | Election 2012 Edition
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Are you a Clean Water Voter?
- Chris Murphy for US Senate (CT)
- Toxics Programs in CT
- Introducing CT's CO-Directors
- Elect Elizabeth Warren
- Voting for the Environment in MA
- Introducing MA's Director
- Pilgrim Coalition Needs Your Help
- Protecting Environmental Champions in RI
- Primary Victories and What to Expect in November
- Voting for the Environment in RI
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