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Celebrate Women's History Month! Women Making History in New Jersey

March 9, 2026 | By Tolani Taylor

During Women's History Month, we’re celebrating the historic leadership of women in New Jersey politics, including new Governor Mikie Sherrill, and the women at Clean Water Action working every day to advance environmental justice. With a new legislative session underway, we’re calling on state leaders to tackle diesel pollution from ports and warehouses by advancing the Warehouse & Port Pollution Bill and investing in clean truck solutions.

The Truth About Pesticides

July 30, 2019 | By Rachel Musetti

We all want clean water and a healthy environment for our families, but may not realize the hidden dangers lurking in pesticide-treated lawns.

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Fighting for Environmental & Social Justice at Clean Water Action's 33rd Annual Conference

July 8, 2019 | By Jenny Vickers

Clean Water Action recently held its 33rd annual conference, Unity & Action NOW, at Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison, New Jersey. This annual interactive, educational event brought together New Jersey residents, community and organizational leaders, scientists, policymakers, business thinkers and

Putting Environmental Justice First: Clean Water Action's Kim Gaddy Joins Historic Summit at U.S. Capitol

June 26, 2019 | By Jenny Vickers

All Americans deserve to live in healthy environments, free from pollution and toxic waste. But people of color and low-income Americans are disproportionately affected by pollution every day. Clean Water Action was honored to attend today’s first-ever Congressional Convening on Environmental