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The Dirty Water Rampage in Congress Continues
By Lynn Thorp, National Campaigns Director - Follow Lynn on Twitter (@LTCWA) As we reported two weeks ago, the U.S. House of Representatives is on a rampage against a wide range of environmental protections and progress. After approving a laundry list of harmful amendments to a federal agency spending bill the week before last, the U.S. House adjourned until today when they will get right back to work. Up this evening is the “Regulatory Integrity Protection Act” (H.R. 1732). This bill blocks commonsense policy to ensure that all of our nation’s water bodies are protected by Clean Water Act
How Alameda County Is ReThinking Disposables [Video]
Working with funding from StopWaste and Ocean Foundation and in collaboration with Gurdwara Temple, Julie’s Coffee & Tea, and Freight & Salvage, ReThink Disposable is excited to share this video highlighting the work happening in the Bay Area to reduce plastic waste. Each of these businesses are realizing significant reduction in single use disposable foodware and a savings to their bottom line!
Collaborating for Success: Stakeholder Engagement for Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Implementation
In August 2014, the California Legislature passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), marking a fundamental shift in the management of water resources in California. For the first time, groundwater in the state will have to be managed to protect the long-term reliability of the resource. SGMA is thus an important step forward, but achieving the objective of sustainability will ultimately depend on the commitment and participation of a large number of actors throughout its implementation.
Using Clean Water Act Discharge Permits to Protect Drinking Water Sources
The Clean Water Act has many tools that can be used to address sources of pollution that impact drinking water sources. This current guide focuses on how Public Water Systems can use Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System pollution permits, which control surface water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge into surface waters, to improve and protect the quality of drinking water sources.
A Magical Night with Houston Trio Traveler to Benefit Clean Water Action
Local Houston trio, Traveler, will host an evening of original music performance at the legendary Anderson Fair venue in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston on Saturday, September 21st, 7-10pm. Donations for tickets will be directed to the Texas office of Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund.
