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Plastic Free July 2020
We are in one of the worst eras of plastic pollution ever, but we are also in one of the best moments of plastic pollution activism! Join us in celebrating Plastic Free July - a month dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to fight plastic pollution.
Clean Water Action Applauds Governor Whitmer’s Decisive Action on Water Shutoffs and Affordability
The following statement can be attributed to Mary Brady-Enerson, Michigan Director, Clean Water Action:
“Governor Whitmer has continued to show strong leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her order today extending the water reconnection order at least through the end of the year is absolutely necessary to ensure that Michigan residents have access to safe, clean, affordable water for drinking and hygiene. Michigan’s water affordability problems did not begin with this pandemic, and they won’t end without further action to prohibit the practice of shutting off water for nonpayment
How Does a Septic System Work?
Did you know? Your septic system is likely the most expensive appliance in your house!
Did you know? Your septic system flows into our streams and groundwater - it treats wastewater and keeps them clean!
Taking simple precautions today will both save you headache in the future and keep your system working so it will keep waste out of our waterways.
For Our Water
Improperly managed septic systems can release untreated, or partially treated, waste to nearby streams and rivers as well as groundwater. Untreated waste poses a human health risk to others and impairs water quality.
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PFAS in CT: From the Streets to the State House
Canvassing on the streets of central Connecticut after the PFAS spills last summer, community members supplied an abundance of energy and motivation that lead to fantastic steps toward protecting our communities from PFAS chemicals.
2017 Legislative Preview
In Maryland, the General Assembly meets every year for ninety days, from January to April. During this time, the State’s legislators introduce legislation on a variety of issues and must work together to pass a budget for the year ahead. With the 2017 Maryland General Assembly Session quickly approaching, Clean Water Action is putting together an ambitious plan to advocate for important legislation that will protect and preserve the environment. Here is a quick overview:
Toxics: Clean Water will push for bans on products like wheel weights, switches, and relays that contain powerful