"We can’t afford to let Mitch McConnell keep operating a legislative ‘graveyard’ in the Senate -- we need to act on climate, protect our water, and end environmental racism now"
Clean Water Action is proud to announce our 2020 priority endorsements.
“Massachusetts voters have spoken: this moment in human history is the time to back and support our climate champions, not to sideline them."
- Elizabeth Saunders
"It’s unconscionable for EPA to give coal plants a free pass to continue to contaminate drinking water sources and poison the rivers and lakes where people fish to put food on their table."
New Environmental Justice legislation permits the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to deny or condition certain permits due to cumulative, disproportionate impacts of pollution in environmental justice communities.
LANSING- Today, Clean Water Action announced its endorsement of Rachel Hood for the Michigan State House.
“Throughout her career, Rachel Hood has been an outstanding advocate for protecting our water resources and meeting the challenges of climate change," said Mary Brady-Enerson, Clean Water Action Michigan Director. "She has consistently worked to expand green infrastructure, and hold polluters accountable,” concluded Brady-Enerson.
LANSING- Today, Clean Water Action announced its endorsement of Julie Brixie for the Michigan State House.
“Julie Brixie is a diligent lawmaker who understands the challenges facing our water resources, understands our current budget constraints, and is ready to take the necessary action to address these problems," said Mary Brady-Enerson, Clean Water Action Michigan Director. "She knows that water is our most valuable natural resource and can be trusted to continue working to protect our water and environment,” concluded Brady-Enerson.
LANSING- Today, Clean Water Action announced its endorsement of Jim Haadsma for the Michigan State House.
“Coming from the district that was most impacted by the Kalamazoo oil spill, Jim Haadsma understands the importance of holding polluters accountable," said Mary Brady-Enerson, Clean Water Action Michigan Director. "He understands what is at stake when state authorities make decisions based on what is best for the wealthy and corporations instead of their constituents,” concluded Brady-Enerson.
LANSING- Today, Clean Water Action announced its endorsement of Mari Manoogian for the Michigan State House.
“Through her first term in office, Mari Manoogian has been a leader in fighting for policies to protect drinking water and hold polluters accountable," said Mary Brady-Enerson, Clean Water Action Michigan Director. "We can trust Rep. Manoogian to continue this critical work in her second term,” concluded Brady-Enerson.
LANSING- Today, Clean Water Action announced its endorsement of Felicia Brabec for the Michigan State House.
“We need more elected leaders in Michigan who understand the importance of addressing our water contamination problems,” said Mary Brady-Enerson, Clean Water Action Michigan Director. “Felicia Brabec has been a public health leader and can be trusted to advocate for clean, safe affordable drinking water for all Michigan residents,” concluded Brady-Enerson.