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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

A new partnership to protect our water

February 25, 2020

“We are excited to join with Seventh Generation to increase awareness, action and real-world progress on some of today’s most pressing water challenges,” said Clean Water Action President and CEO, Bob Wendelgass. “Seventh Generation’s growing market reach and role as a sustainability business leader, its aggressive commitments to reduce water and climate impacts, and its achievement of Made Safe certification for the new personal care products line add power and credibility to our work together.”

Groups to NJ Governor: Invest in Protecting Public Health and do it Equitably

February 20, 2020

Trenton, NJ: In anticipation of Governor Phil Murphy's budget speech next week, a broad collection of faith, labor, progressive, community, and environmental organizations today urged the governor to continue fairly increasing revenue and achieving budget savings to dig NJ out of a financial hole

Clean Water Action: GOP climate proposals are just another giveaway to the oil and gas industry

February 13, 2020

"This package is a cynical attempt to greenwash oil production, gas and coal-fired powerplants and avoid taking meaningful steps to reduce carbon emissions."

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