Filter By:
Type
State
Priority
Posted On
Search Results
They Never Stop: What the Polluted Water Rule Fight Taught Us and Why the Next Attack Came So Fast
The public comment period on the so-called “Polluted Water Rule” closed on January 5, 2026. Almost immediately, the Trump administration moved on to its next attack on the Clean Water Act, this time targeting Section 401, one of the most important tools states and Tribes have to protect their waters. That timing tells you everything you need to know.
Victory: California's new plastic microbead ban is nation's strongest
Breaking News! Governor Brown signed AB 888 (Bloom) to ban the use of plastic microbeads in personal care products into law. Clean Water Action was a co-sponsor of the bill fought for three years to get this landmark bill passed. This would not have been possible without Clean Water Action members like you. AB 888 memeAB 888 is the strongest plastic microbead ban in the country.
Healing Our Waters
During the last week of September, Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition brought together a diverse group of more than 400 people from throughout the Great Lakes region to attend the Great Lakes Restoration Conference in Chicago. I attended as Minnesota’s state lead for the coalition. At the largest annual gathering of Great Lakes supporters and activists, we learned about important Great Lakes restoration issues and projects. We also developed strategies to advance federal, regional, and local restoration goals for the Great Lakes. During the conference, discussions focused on many
Zero Waste & ReThink Disposable
Reducing plastic pollution at the source through smart policy, business partnerships, and real-world reuse solutions.
The Minnesota Repair Project - Electronics Repair in the Twin Cities
The best way to avoid contamination from electronic waste is to avoid the waste to begin with! That's why Clean Water Action and our partners are bringing FREE electronics repair to the Twin Cities.
