Water

Clean water is the foundation for healthy & prosperous communities. While our nation has made significant progress since the 1970’s in cleaning up many of our rivers, bays and other vital water resources, we still face significant water quality and quantity challenges. Drinking water sources are threatened by pollution and overconsumption, and some of these threats are made worse by climate change.

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Connecticut

Clean Water Week of Giving in Connecticut

Join our Clean Water Week of Giving happening Dec 13-17 in Connecticut! Donate today.

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Recent Actions

Virginia

Tell Virginia legislators: Take action to control and prevent toxic pollutants that threaten our health

Now’s the time to raise your voice on key restrictions on toxic PFAS chemicals in Virginia. Urge legislators to pledge their support for these toxic pollution prevention priorities this session:

    Tell Virginia legislators: Take action to control and prevent toxic pollutants that threaten our health
    Maryland

    No M83 in Montgomery County

    M83 is an outdated solution to our traffic and development problems, yet it is still a part of Montgomery County's Master Plan of Highways an

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    Virginia

    Our Priorities: Virginia’s Biennial Budget

    Voice your support and contact your legislator to pass a budget that prioritizes Virginia’s conservation programs and water and transit infrastructure. Take action.

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    Pennsylvania

    Close Pennsylvania’s Leachate Loophole

    Take Action! Email your state legislators today and urge them to support passage of bills that close the Leachate Loophole.

    Take Action! Email your state legislators today and urge them to support passage of bills that close the Leachate Loophole.

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    Water Blog Posts

    50 Years into the Clean Water Act, Drinking Water Sources Still at Risk
    September 28, 2022

    This week Clean Water Action is partnering with the American Water Works Association (the largest association of drinking water systems in North America) to celebrate Source Water Protection Week.

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    Reflections on Jim Florio’s passing from two Clean Water Action staff with direct experience with Jim Florio as Congressman, Governor and Pinelands Commission Chair
    September 27, 2022

    The power and conviction of Jim Florio to do what was right for people and environment extended far beyond New Jersey

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    Clean Water 50 Stories: Rep Frank Hornstein
    Clean Water 50 Stories: Representative Frank Hornstein
    September 26, 2022

    In honor of Clean Water Action's 50th birthday, we are lifting up voices and stories in the Clean Water movement through #CleanWater50Stories. Our story is the story of everyday people who have used their power to make a difference to create a healthier and greener future for all. Meet Minnesota Representative Frank Hornstein!

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