As COVID-19 Shows There is No Public Health Without Clean Water for All, Governor Newsom Takes Important Steps to Protect Public Health and Combat the Spread of Disease
Group Supports Further Action to Meet Urgent Drinking Water Needs During COVID-19 Crisis
“We applaud those utilities who have not only placed a moratorium on shutoffs during the pandemic, but which are turning the water back on for those whose water service was turned off prior to this crisis,” said Jennifer Clary, Water Program Manager at Clean Water Action. “Those who were struggling before this emergency hit need help even more now. We urge the governor to ensure that all residential water providers follow this example.”
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:
EmpowerNJ, representing more than 60 signatory organizations around the state, including labor, faith, environmental and community organizations, released a copy of its letter to Governor Murphy urging the Administration to pause pending proceedings and actions with respect to approving applications and permits for all major development projects where public participation is allowed, including fossil fuel infrastructure expansion, until the unprecedented COVID-19 health emergency has ended and the public can once again participate in government decision-making. There cannot be meaningful public participation when the public is being told to shelter in place.
As many of us, including most of Clean Water Action’s staff, find ourselves inside and working from home, we are still seeking connection with our community. We have been inspired by the online response, and have listed some of our favorites here. We hope you enjoy them - and check back regularly for updates!
The following statement can be attributed to Mary Brady-Enerson, Michigan Director, Clean Water Action:
The 2020 Great Lakes Awards Ceremony has been postponed due to COVID-19. We are working to reschedule and will update this page as soon as possible.
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Stronger together
The public health and economic crisis created by COVID-19 and the drastic measures taken to flatten the curve of the virus to protect the public impacts all of us. Many of the people and families hardest hit right now already bear the brunt of the climate crisis and water and air pollution and have seen systematic disinvestment in their communities for decades. This crisis requires a massive response from all levels of government and our society.
On April 22nd 2020, the United States will celebrate the 50th Earth Day!
That anniversary is falling at a tumultuous time for our country, planet, and people. Worldwide, people are experiencing the lasting impact of the coronavirus. The presidential and congressional elections are perhaps the most important ever. Youth leaders are rising up against corruption, and demanding a prosperous future.
We are urging our coalition partners to sign onto our 
Methane and Climate Change Coalition letter asking the Wolf Administration to directly address methane in its proposed regulation to control emissions from existing oil and gas operations. Please fill out the form below to sign on.