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In Support of Michigan Water Affordability Legislation

On October 26th 2023 the Michigan House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee heard testimony on HB 5088-5093, a package of bills to create a water affordability program for Michigan residents. Clean Water Action Michigan State Director Sean McBrearty testified in favor of the bills.

Clean Water Action Welcomes Introduction of Polluter Accountability Bills

For years, Michigan residents have been demanding that our lawmakers hold polluters accountable. SB 605-611 represent a major step forward in ensuring that our government is protecting the health of Michigan residents and our shared environment instead of continuing to protect the corporations that break the rules and pollute our state with impunity.

Imagine a Day without Water

The Human Right to Water, which has been California Law since 2012, says that “every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes.” Imagine a day without water – and support our fight to ensure that every Californian has access.

Clean Water Action: MPCA's Line 3 Denial Shows the Importance of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act

Minneapolis -- Today the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency denied the Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality permit for Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline. The MPCA stated that it needed more information to determine if the 340-mile long pipeline would be detrimental to water quality in the state, as a result of possible oil spills. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act is a critical tool states and tribes use to protect local waters. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed weakening this provision, which would make it harder for Minnesota and other states to safeguard water

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