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$15 Billion Needed for California Water Infrastructure Climate Bond Could Provide Relief
Today, the State Water Resources Control Board released its 2024 Drinking Water Needs Assessment. The Needs Assessment underscores the critical importance of continued and consistent funding to address drinking water challenges faced by communities statewide.
Clean Water Action President Attends Ann Arbor PFAS Conference, Showcasing National Legislative Wins
The 2024 National PFAS Conference is happening this week in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Environmental advocates, like Clean Water Action, known for leading the PFAS charge nationwide, will gather to strategize on the best path forward to eliminate these toxic forever chemicals.
Water Affordability Possible Through California Senate Bill 1255
Today, California Senator Durazo amended SB 1255, which will provide an avenue for universal water affordability rate assistance for public water systems with more than 3,300 connections. As water rates continue to rise three times faster than inflation, a water affordability program is necessary for low-income families statewide.
Earth Day Cleanup 2018
The days are getting longer, the birds are beginning to chirp, and the weather is warming up which means Earth Day is right around the corner. This year, Clean Water Action is celebrating Earth Day by partnering with our friends at the Minneapolis Parks Board for a cleanup day at Bassett Creek Park. What better way to celebrate our Earth than by joining together with neighbors and friends to clean up a park so dear to our hearts? Join us on Saturday, May 12th from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Bassett Creek Park, located at the SW corner of Morgan Ave. N. and Chestnut Ave. Volunteers will have the
HB1765: Septic Stewardship Plans
Pollution from septic systems is an ongoing issue in local Maryland streams and rivers, the Chesapeake Bay, and in wells. Last summer, we participated in a summer working group to identify the problems and possible solutions for moving forward. HB1765 is a result of collaboration among stakeholders and has passed the House of Delegates. This bill has passed both the House and Senate! The Problem: There are two types of pollution associated with septic systems: nitrogen and bacteria. Nitrogen is a nutrient pollutant - a fertilizer for plants that can cause algae blooms and deadzones in our
