Leading in the Organization that Helped Shape Me
As I adjust to my new role as President of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund, a recurring question I hear is which projects or campaigns have inspired me most over the years. It’s hard to pick a favorite.
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I Shouldn’t Have to Worry About Toxic Chemicals in My Son’s Raincoat: Why One REI Co-op Member Wants to See Them Ban PFAS
“There are so many things to be concerned about as a parent, and toxic chemicals in my son’s raincoat should not be on the list. Not only do I worry about the risk to his health; I worry for the person who had to work with the toxic chemicals making the coat in the first place.”
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Public Participation for Pollution Protection
This year, we’re celebrating Clean Water Action’s 50th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act - our nation’s bedrock environmental law passed in 1972 with the help of our founder David Zwick. This law ensures that our rivers, streams, lakes and other surface waters are protected
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Dear REI: Hiking & PFAS Chemicals Don't Belong Together
Hi REI, I just gotta say, I've been shopping at REI for about six years, I love your equipment and the folks who work at your stores are extremely helpful. I'm writing about PFAS chemicals used in outdoor gear. This stuff is... well, to call it crap would be polite. And the ironic thing is I've used
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50 Organizations Call on Governor Hogan to Sign the Transportation Equity Act
On Friday, the Mid-Atlantic Justice Coalition submitted a letter signed by 50 organizations to Governor Hogan, requesting that he sign HB141, the Transportation Equity Act, into law. The Honorable Larry Hogan Governor of Maryland Maryland State House 100 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401-1925 May 6
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“Power Comes From Having People Behind Us” - Introducing Our New State Director, Jed Thorp
Hello Rhode Island Clean Water Action members, allies, and friends! We are very excited to introduce our new State Director, Jed Thorp! Jed is returning to Clean Water Action after, most recently, working as the Advocacy Coordinator for Save the Bay. He has a long career as an organizer and is very
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Clean Water 50 Stories: Vernice Miller-Travis
In honor of Clean Water Action's 50th birthday, we’re sharing our history and stories of the people who have helped us protect clean water along the way through #CleanWater50Stories. We’re thrilled to highlight the story of Vernice Miller-Travis, an environmental justice champion and vice chair of Clean Water Action's board.
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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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