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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!

Celebrating Juneteenth: Fighting for Environmental Justice

June 16, 2023 | By Maureo Fernández y Mora and Uzoma Adichie

Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate with Clean Water Action as we continue to fight for Environmental Justice today and every day.

Juneteenth Fighting For Environmental Justice

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The RI Bottle Bill Heads to a Joint Study Commission

June 15, 2023 | By Jed Thorp

For the first time in memory, the Rhode Island General Assembly is taking a bottle bill seriously, and it’s thanks to the hard work and advocacy of our members and coalition partners.

Taking on toxic PFAS from MN to NJ

June 13, 2023 | By Avonna Starck

After a landmark legislative victory on PFAS prevention in Minnesota, State Director Avonna Starck shared her thoughts with a New Jersey Senate Committee considering taking their own action against these "forever chemicals".

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Plastic Waste – Our Responsibility 

June 13, 2023 | By Marta Young

We can all make a difference. It doesn’t have to take much effort – just a change of habit. Producers of plastic and packaging must also be held accountable for their actions and required to stop the cycle of plastics and pollution. Together, we can make even more of a difference.