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National Accelerating Lead PIpe Replacement Summit. Kamala Harris speaking to attendees at the White House.

Report from the White House Summit on Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacement

February 1, 2023 | By Lynn Thorp

It’s no small thing to move an issue like lead service line replacement all the way to the White House. Growing recognition that there are still sources of lead in our drinking water systems and that they pose a real health risk has helped propel this issue to the top of the Administration’s agenda.

Our Clean Water Priorities for the 2023 Texas Legislative Session

January 21, 2023 | By Becky Smith

For roughly five months in odd-numbered years, elected officials and advocates across Texas are busy at work passing legislation through the House and Senate and to the Governor's desk. Here are the top efforts and issues that Clean Water Action is prioritizing during the current Texas legislative session that ends on May 29th - and how you can take action.

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Supporters of the Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition hold a sign that reads "Transit Equity Now"

Governor Moore, be MD's Title VI Governor - support the Transportation Equity Act!

January 19, 2023 | By Jennifer Kunze

The Mid-Atlantic Justice Coalition submitted this letter to Governor Moore urging him to support one of our priorities, which was vetoed by Governor Hogan last year: the Transportation Equity Act, Read the full letter and send your own message to Maryland Delegates & Senator to support the bill!

One Simple Way to Fight Climate Change: #CutMethane

January 17, 2023 | By Sean Jackson

Methane is the second largest pollutant contributing to climate change and has also been proven to be a massive human health concern - contributing to asthma, cancer and other public health issues. We can - and must - curb the methane threat with stronger regulatory action.

Gas flare fire and black smoke on blue sky day.

Martin Luther King greeting crowd in Washington DC.

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!

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!

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