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Clean Water Waves | In The News, May 2023

May 31, 2023 | By Jennifer Schlicht

Our work to protect clean water across the country often makes the news. Clean Water Waves highlights recent articles featuring our staff speaking on their areas of activism and expertise.

Clean Water Action Waves | In The News, May 2023

PFAS Victory in Minnesota - Thanks To Your Support!

May 30, 2023 | By Avonna Starck

We fought off attacks from high paid lobbyists, who flew in from around the country, to represent industry’s interests at the sake of our water and our health. They argued that corporate profits should be put above Minnesotans and we refused to let that message win. And it didn't. WE won, passing the nation's strongest PFAS legislation, and several other critical policies to protect the state we love.

Testimony on Baltimore City's FY24 budget

May 25, 2023 | By Jennifer Kunze

Clean Water Action, on behalf of our 5,000 members in Baltimore City, urges that deliberations about Baltimore City’s FY24 budget prioritize spending on solid waste and sewage infrastructure and management that will protect the environment and public health.

General MD Baltimore Harbor. Credit HES Photography. Shutterstock

Submit comment to EPA to limit PFAS chemicals in drinking water.

PFAS Chemicals: Why You Should Weigh in on Drinking Water Limits and Why This is Not Enough

May 23, 2023 | By Lynn Thorp

We are entering the final week for submitting comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on proposed limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water.

Clean Water Action’s Fight Against Toxic Chemicals | California Program Update, May 2023

May 23, 2023 | By Clean Water Action California

Welcome to Clean Water Action California’s first program update! Read all about how we’re working towards California’s environmental health and safety. Thank you for your support of this work and for being part of the solution!

California Program Update May 2023 - Clean Water Action's Fight Against Toxic Chemicals

Sasha Lewis-Norelle at Frontline Communities Protection Act Press Conference

Cumulative Impacts Win for MN & Next Steps for Environmental Justice

May 23, 2023 | By Sasha Lewis-Norelle

With the 2023 legislative session ending, Minnesota joins New Jersey and New York in passing cumulative impacts legislation. This bill is the culmination of years of work, community advocacy and organizing, research, and building power at the legislature to protect our overburdened communities - and the movement for environmental justice is growing.