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Clean Water Action Says BLM Director William Perry Pendley is the Last Person Who Should be in Charge of Our Nation’s Public Lands

April 3, 2020

Washington, D.C. -- Today, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced that he is extending William Perry Pendley’s tenure as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

Michael Kelly, Director of Communications for Clean Water Action, released the following statement in response:

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Over 60 Groups Urge Gov. Murphy to Pause Dangerous Permits & Projects until COVID Health Crisis Ended

March 30, 2020

There cannot be a fair, thorough and inclusive public process during a public health emergency that restricts the public’s ability to participate. Many of the projects currently moving forward pose serious public health, environmental and economic risks and impacts that will persist for decades.

Clean Water Action Applauds Executive Order Restoring Water To All Michiganders

March 28, 2020

The following statement can be attributed to Mary Brady-Enerson, Michigan Director, Clean Water Action:

“Today Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-28 to require water utilities to restore water service to all Michigan residents whose water has been shut off. Clean Water Action thanks

Court Approves Settlement Requiring EPA Rules on Most Dangerous Chemical Spills

"Finally EPA will act to make sure extreme weather events and other worst case scenarios don't result in drinking water contamination and water pollution. This was what Congress intended and is part of the unfinished business of the landmark Clean Water Act," said Lynn Thorp, Clean Water Action’s National Campaigns Director.

State Water Board proposes plan to provide relief for Californians struggling to pay water bills

February 26, 2020

For Immediate Release February 26, 2020

SACRAMENTO - California residents and clean water advocates commend the State Water Board for releasing its proposed plan for a statewide water affordability program on Tuesday.

While families can currently get help to pay unaffordable energy bills through a

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