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Keep Sewage Out of Texas' Waters
You can help keep sewage out of pristine Texas rivers, lakes, and streams. The state legislature is considering bills to ban the dumping of sewage into Texas waterways.
Even when treated, sewage effluent contains too many pollutants, like phosphorus, that can choke waterways with algae, deprive the water of oxygen, and kill fish. HB 4147 and SB 1747 would prohibit the state from issuing permits to discharge wastewater effluent directly into waterways with low levels of phosphorus. Low phosphorus levels indicate pristine water quality and are key to continued healthy aquatic systems and safe
Don't Let Texas Make Voting Even Harder
The ability to participate in free and open elections is a cornerstone of democratic government. States should focus on protecting the freedom to vote, not placing additional barriers to voting. Unfortunately, instead of ensuring that all voices can be heard, leaders in the state legislature are working hard to pass anti-voter bills.
Texas already has some of the most restrictive voting laws in the country in elections among all states. Yet Republican leaders in the Texas Legislature are fast-tracking bills that will enact even more barriers and restrict Texans’ freedom to vote.
Senate Bill 7
Clean Water Action on President Biden's First Joint Address to Congress
Washington, DC -- On the eve of the Biden administration’s hundredth day in office, President Biden gave a joint address to Congress.
Clean Water Action’s National Campaigns Director, Lynn Thorp, released the following statement:
“The President’s address was packed with concrete ideas and programs that will create change for the nation, not just talking points. From protecting drinking water to tackling the climate crisis to ending white supremacy and rooting out institutional racism, the President focused on what matters. We welcome the emphasis on getting lead out of drinking water, and the
Clean Water Action Statement on Governor Newsom's Executive Order to Phase Out Oil Production
Clean Water Action Names 2021 Environmental Champions
Today, Clean Water Action is pleased to name Priscilla De La Cruz, Erika Niedowski, Senator Dawn Euer, RI House Majority Leader Chris Blazejewski, and Representative Lauren Carson as their 2021 Environmental Champions.