Maryland's Clean Water Priorities at Crossover
On Monday, Maryland passed a critical legislative deadline called “Crossover.” To keep moving forward after this deadline, a bill must have passed either the Senate or the House and crossed over into the opposite chamber. With less than three weeks to go until the end of Maryland’s legislative
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My Summer Canvass Experience at Clean Water Action
My name is Erin Dracup and I’ve spent the summer as a field canvasser for Clean Water Action working on the campaigns to ban toxic PFAS in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I grew up in Ithaca, NY and currently live in Boston where I attend Boston University and study Health Sciences with the intent
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Connecticut is now a national leader in restricting toxic PFAS chemicals
We did it! Our top priority bill—to ban PFAS in food packaging, firefighting foam, require the state to implement a take-back program and shift to a safe, fluorine-free foam was signed into law!
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Session finally ends in Minnesota with wins for Clean Water!
The Minnesota legislative special session is concluded - and we're happy to announce several victories! First and foremost: Minnesota will now join a number of other states in banning PFAS in food packaging starting in 2024! PFAS are “forever chemicals” that do not break down in the environment and
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Wins for Clean Water
The Connecticut legislative session is over and we’re thrilled that several bills that will protect our waters and our health passed this session! Our top priority bill— to restrict toxic PFAS chemicals in food packaging and firefighting foam passed unanimously. Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances
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Plastic Free July: Reopen With Reuse!
For Plastic Free July, will you join us in calling on restaurants and businesses to reopen with non-toxic reuse?
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Living with PFAS in the Water
97% of Americans already have traces of PFAS in their blood, making it clear that this is an issue that everyone has a stake in. Drinking clean water is a basic human right. Whether it is you, or someone you love that is in the 97%, we must all take action today.
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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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