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Image of Clean Water Action's Energy Efficiency Organizer Shay at a Mass Save event

A Year of Grassroots Energy Efficiency Organizing in MA

January 5, 2026 | By Shay Brooks

Learn more about Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund's work with Mass Save in Massachusetts.

Black History Month Clean Water Champion: Omesa Mokaya

January 31, 2024 | By LaTrice Harrison

Black History Month is a time to celebrate Black excellence. During February, Clean Water Action will spotlight Water Champions leading the charge to ensure our mission to protect our water and our health is carried out. Whether on the front lines or behind the scenes, we are honored to salute those making a difference at Clean Water Action and in their community.

Image of a graphic design with a person dressed up in a trash can called Polluted Polly that says Happy Retirement Saugus Ash Landfill!

Happy Retirement, Saugus Incinerator Ash Landfill! (Don’t Let the Door Hit Ya!)

January 22, 2024 | By Kerry Doyle

In Massachusetts, a toxic unlined ash landfill polluting air and water, the oldest facility of its kind, is finally on the likely path toward retiring.

“Young people are the future!” - Meet Omesa Mokaya, Our New Youth Engagement Program Manager!

January 9, 2024 | By Kerry Doyle and Omesa Mokaya

Join us in welcoming Omesa Mokaya, Clean Water Action's New Youth Engagement Program Manager in Massachusetts! Omesa will be launching the Youth Action Collaborative (YAC) in Malden High School and will also be overseeing the internship program for college students. Learn what Omesa is most