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The 2026 RI Legislative Session Ended, but the Work Continues!

June 17, 2026 | By Kerry Doyle

Rhode Island legislative sessions are short and packed. This session ended with Clean Water Action fending off a last-minute attack on the state law restricting toxic PFAS, but many priority bills remained in limbo as the legislators broke for the summer. Here’s a breakdown of what happened!

People Power – Realizing MLK’s Dream with Action

January 13, 2023 | By LaTrice Harrison

We believe that there is no greater way to show our gratitude than to continue to fuel Dr. King's dream with action – and that starts from within!

Martin Luther King greeting crowd in Washington DC.

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2022 EmpowerNJ Recap & 2023 Plans

January 13, 2023 | By Eric Benson

As we look forward to the year ahead, the EmpowerNJ: No Fossil Fuel Projects coalition reflects on our combined successes and learns from defeats in order to accomplish even more in 2023.

Clean Water 50 Stories: Winnie Zwick

January 12, 2023 | By Jon Scott

In honor of our 50th anniversary, we are lifting up voices and stories in the Clean Water movement through #CleanWater50Stories. Meet Winnie Zwick. Winnie is the daughter of the late David Zwick, founder and longtime president of Clean Water Action.

Image of Winnie Zwick + Quote: "I was born into Clean Water practically. My dad, David Zwick, founded Clean Water with a bunch of folks in the early 70s... some of my first memories are going to rallies with my family, having canvassing parties, going into the office and seeing all these folks getting ready to go out door to door."

Our Clean Water Priorities in the 2023 MD Legislative Session

January 7, 2023 | By Emily Ranson and Jennifer Kunze

Maryland's 2023 legislative session has begun! For 90 days stretching until April 10, advocates across Maryland will be busily at work passing legislation through the House and Senate and to the desk of our new Governor Moore. Here are the top bills that we'll be prioritizing at Clean Water Action and how you can take action - we can't do it without you!