Leading the Work that Shaped Me: Carrying Forward a Legacy to Protect Clean Water
As I adjust to my new role as president of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund, I’ve been asked to reflect on my 27-year journey. A recurring question is what projects or campaigns have inspired me most over the years. That’s a hard one to answer, because I have had the privilege of working on many issues with staff throughout the organization, and it’s hard to pick a favorite.
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Massachusetts House Releases "Ominous" Energy Bill, and It's Not Scary At All!
The Massachusetts Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy released a much-anticipated energy "omnibus" bill on May 23rd. The current language focuses on offshore wind and hydropower, with state senators vocally pushing for more comprehensive legislation that includes energy efficiency
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Groundwater Sustainability Moves Forward: Will Communities Be Left Behind?
On Wednesday, the California Water Commission approved emergency regulations for the implementation of the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). These regulations are a significant milepost in what will be a very long journey towards groundwater sustainability in California. The
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Cupertino Mayor Awards Rethink Disposable Businesses
City of Cupertino Mayor Barry Chang awarded our Rethink Disposable businesses for their incredible green success recently at a city council meeting. Thanks to their participation in our program, three locally-owned food businesses in Cupertino have eliminated just under quarter of a million single
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Fighting Back Toxic Flame Retardants
Marley Kimmelman is an Environmental Health and Justice Intern with our Massachusetts office The last time you heard from me I was just beginning my internship with Clean Water Action. That was 5 months ago. Even before stepping foot in to the Clean Water Action office in downtown Boston I had
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Cleaning Up Corporate Ag, Cleaning Up Our Water
There’s nothing better on a spring or summer day in Minnesota than enjoying a relaxing day in the sun, swimming or fishing on your favorite lake or river. Unfortunately, in many parts of the state this isn’t possible or safe because the water isn’t clean enough. Excess chemicals, fertilizers, and
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Vote For The Environment in the California Primary on June 7
California voters are receiving their primary voter information pamphlets in the mail, so now is the time to make sure you are ready to be a clean water voter.
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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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