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Our Water Can’t Wait Any Longer

March 26, 2013 | By Clean Water Action
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By Bob Wendelgass, President & CEO A new study released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today found that 55% of our nation’s waters are in poor condition for fish and other aquatic life. The major problems identified in the study were too much nitrogen and
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Looking Forward to Tax Season

Posted on March 25, 2013
The April 15 tax deadline is one of our least-eagerly-anticipated, most procrastinated-about deadlines. In addition to the costs, the tax filing process can consume tons of paper. Wasted paper usually means more trees being cut, more water impacts from the tree-cutting and from the process of
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World Water Day and the US Senate

March 22, 2013 | By Clean Water Action
By Kim Klimpel, National Program Intern Happy World Water Day everyone! Across the globe, people are spending the day reflecting on the accomplishments that have given more people access to clean drinking water. Our most precious resource gets to wear a party hat and be the highlight of a multitude
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Yes to a budget. No to polluters' riders.

March 21, 2013 | By Clean Water Action
By Michael Kelly, Director of Online Communications Finally! After nearly four years without a budget from the Senate, our Senators are working on, and debating, a budget. Of course, it won't be easy. This is the Senate, after all. Watch the debate live in CSPAN, here Polluters and their allies are
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Clean Water for Ed Markey

March 21, 2013 | By Clean Water Action
By Cindy Luppi, New England Regional Director I'm proud to report this week Clean Water Action endorsed Representative Ed Markey in the United States Senate race in Massachusetts. For decades, Rep. Markey has been a consistent and powerful friend to all who value clean air, clean water and healthy
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Protecting Communities in Fracking Country

March 15, 2013 | By Clean Water Action
By Steve Hvozdovich, Marcellus Campaign Coordinator

For those in the heart of gas country, impacts from natural gas drilling to water and air quality are a daily concern and a threat to their quality of life. The bills introduced in the U.S. Congress today by Representatives Matthew Cartwright (D-PA

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