Toxic Cyanobacteria Pollution Hits Home on a New Hampshire Lake
I have written or edited many articles over the years about toxic algae. But now, I’ve had my own first-hand experience. And now, this is way more than just another dirty water story to me. Just before the July 4th holiday, when I glimpsed news headlines about toxic algae in New Hampshire’s largest lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, I didn’t bother reading about the details. I assumed it was a problem happening somewhere far away from the quiet cove where I’ve spent so many summers with family and friends.
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Clean Water 50 Stories: Audrey Gerard
For our #CleanWater50 Stories series, Audrey Gerard shares her memories and thoughts on her time working at our Ann Arbor, MI office - the beginning of her career as an activist and advocate - and the lasting impacts and lessons learned.
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Testimony for SB229, On-Farm Composting
SB229: Environment – On–Farm Composting Facilities – Permit Exemption House Environment and Transportation Committee March 30, 2022
Positon: Favorable
Dear Chairman Barve and Members of the Committee,
Clean Water Action supports SB229 to expand the footprint of on-farm compost facilities, and we
Get Ready for the Bag Ban in New Jersey!
Get those reusable bags ready! On May 4th, plastic carryout bags will no longer be allowed in New Jersey and if you don’t already bring your own reusable bag to the store, now is the time to start! At that time, all stores will be prohibited from providing single-use plastic carryout bags. Smaller
NJ Governor Murphy's Proposed Budget: Stronger Investments Needed for a Livable Climate Future
Today, Eric Benson, Clean Water Action's NJ Campaign Director, testified at the first of two Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee public hearings on Governor Phil Murphy’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023.
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Clean Water 50 Stories: Casey "Cee" Byrd
Meet Cee! Cee got involved with Clean Water Action through our Youth Action Collaborative that they joined as an undergrad at UMass Boston
Climate Action Now!
Together, with our amazing phone canvass team, we’re urging all legislators to support and pass these bills by the end of session on May 9th. Join us to fight for bold climate action now!!
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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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