Beware of Black Plastic: Share leftover stuffing, NOT leftover toxics!
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This year, we’re celebrating Clean Water Action’s 50th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act - our nation’s bedrock environmental law passed in 1972 with the help of our founder David Zwick. This law ensures that our rivers, streams, lakes and other surface waters are protected.
Dear REI: Hiking & PFAS Chemicals Don't Belong Together
Hi REI,
I just gotta say, I've been shopping at REI for about six years, I love your equipment and the folks who work at your stores are extremely helpful.
I'm writing about PFAS chemicals used in outdoor gear. This stuff is... well, to call it crap would be polite. And the ironic thing is I've used
50 Organizations Call on Governor Hogan to Sign the Transportation Equity Act
On Friday, the Mid-Atlantic Justice Coalition submitted a letter signed by 50 organizations to Governor Hogan, requesting that he sign HB141, the Transportation Equity Act, into law.
The Honorable Larry Hogan Governor of Maryland Maryland State House 100 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401-1925
May
“Power Comes From Having People Behind Us” - Introducing Our New State Director, Jed Thorp
Hello Rhode Island Clean Water Action members, allies, and friends!
We are very excited to introduce our new State Director, Jed Thorp! Jed is returning to Clean Water Action after, most recently, working as the Advocacy Coordinator for Save the Bay. He has a long career as an organizer and is
Clean Water 50 Stories: Vernice Miller-Travis
Hi! I’m A Dog Who Wants the Humans at REI to Ban PFAS
Hello!!!!
I am SO EXCITED to meet you! Wait, don’t run away! I’m not dangerous! I want to talk to you about something that IS dangerous: toxic PFAS in my humans’ clothes!
My humans take me on lots of adventures! We go on hikes, camping trips, and beach walks together. They don’t like to get wet, so
