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Where Water Flows, Equality Grows - World Water Day 2026

March 18, 2026 | By Jon Scott
World Water Day is an annual celebration started by the United Nations in 1993 to raise awareness about the importance of fresh water. It’s a call to action. That’s what Clean Water Action means when we talk about our vision and goal of clean water that is fishable, swimmable and drinkable – for all
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Plastic Pollution in Rhode Island: Part Two

October 25, 2021 | By Kate Bazarsky
In recent years, bills have been introduced to address polystyrene, plastic flatware, single-use water bottles and other plastic packaging. But, none have succeeded. The most efficient way to comprehensively solve the problem of single-use plastics, then, is with a statewide EPR bill.
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Imagine a Day When We Put Water First

October 21, 2021 | By Lynn Thorp
Today, we’re joining more than 1300 other organizations and individuals in the Value of Water Campaign’s “Imagine A Day Without Water.” Imagine a Day Without Water is a national education campaign that brings together diverse stakeholders to highlight how water is essential, invaluable, and in need
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Water sustainability: where and how to get started?

October 13, 2021 | By Jon Scott
Want a chance to win $10,000 towards a sustainable bathroom (aka “powder room”) makeover project, and support Clean Water? All you have to do is sign the “ Powder Room pledge.” For every pledge signed between now and the end of 2021, Clean Water Fund will receive a $1 donation, up to $25,000. Why
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