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Our Water Has Waited Too Long
By Michael Kelly, Director of Communications - follow Michael on Twitter - @MichaelEdKelly The Clean Water Act became law in 1972. Since then industry and their allies in Congress have attempted to weaken the landmark law – asking Americans to put their bottom line ahead of protecting our water. In the mid-2000’s, industry got its wish when the Bush administration effectively broke the Clean Water Act and removed protections from nearly 20 million acres of wetlands and more than half the nation’s streams. The Bush administration’s actions put the drinking water for more than 1 in 3 Americans
Derailments and Spills and Protecting Clean Water
By Andy Fellows, Chesapeake Regional Director A CSX train carrying crude oil going off the tracks in Virginia is a news flash that grabs national attention for a moment, but for those involved and for the communities in which they happen, a derailment can be catastrophic, life changing and deadly. 50,000 gallons of oil are “missing,” as officials are uncertain as to how much burned in the blaze and how much ended up in the water. Though no one at this time appears to be injured, the burning oil along the James brings to mind the image of the Cuyahoga River in flames in the late 60’s, a
Stuck inside? Resources for staying connected while social distancing and isolation during COVID-19
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!
Responding to COVID-19
Click here to read more on Clean Water Action's response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the policies we are enacting to keep our members and our communities safe.
Leadership Giving
As a Clean Water Leader, your generosity will enable our work protecting clean water, now and into the future. You will be invited to virtual donor briefings and events, have opportunities to meet our staff, and receive our thanks and gratitude for helping us achieve our goal of swimmable, fishable, drinkable water for all. Join us today.
