How to Host a Plastic-Free 4th of July
We're excited to kick off Plastic Free July! As families and friends gather for Fourth of July celebrations, BBQs, picnics, and beach days, it's the perfect time to think about simple ways we can reduce waste and choose reusable alternatives.
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Marta Young to Represent Clean Water Action at Global Plastic Meeting in Malaysia
Clean Water Action is proud to announce that our Zero Waste Specialist, Marta Young, has been selected as one of 16 representatives from the U.S. to attend the Break Free From Plastic’s (BFFP) Global Members Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this fall.
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A Response to “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance” Rule Making
Smack dab in the middle of June 2026, we get word that the federal government of the United States of America has proposed a new federal rule that will impact nearly all federal funding recipients. The emblem of this proposal is that recipients of federal funding will be required to deny the rights, safety, dignity, and even the very existence of transgender, nonbinary and gender queer individuals in order to receive financial support.
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Millions of Gallons of Lake Michigan Wastewater Per Day: Testimony Against The Proposed Line 5 Tunnel
The proposed Line 5 tunnel in Michigan is being sold as a reasonable replacement to the dangerous and aging twin pipelines running between Lakes Michigan and Huron in the Straits of Mackinac.It is anything but. One of the final opportunities to speak out against this fossil fuel threat in our Great Lakes is right now. Submit your comment before June 30th.
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The Lesbian Land Movement: A Forgotten Chapter of Environmental History
During the 1970s, a growing number of lesbian feminists left cities and suburbs and moved to rural areas across the United States. Part of a broader "back-to-the-land" movement, these women sought to create communities where they could live more independently and build supportive networks.
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The 2026 RI Legislative Session Ended, but the Work Continues!
Rhode Island legislative sessions are short and packed. This session ended with Clean Water Action fending off a last-minute attack on the state law restricting toxic PFAS, but many priority bills remained in limbo as the legislators broke for the summer. Here’s a breakdown of what happened!
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Juneteenth and Environmental Justice
Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate with Clean Water Action as we continue to fight for Environmental Justice today and every day.
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We All Live Downstream - Clean Water Action Podcast
Welcome to We All Live Downstream: a Clean Water Action Podcast available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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