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Pipes, Wipes, and the Potomac: Two Preventable Causes of a Sewage Spill
When people hear about a sewage spill, they often assume it’s an inevitability — a pipe that simply failed one day. Sometimes it is a simple act of bad luck or weather. But more often than you might realize, these breaks are avoidable. When we have proper investment and care for our infrastructure, we can fix these issues before they happen.
Where Water Flows, Equality Grows - World Water Day 2026
World Water Day is an annual celebration started by the United Nations in 1993 to raise awareness about the importance of fresh water. It’s a call to action. That’s what Clean Water Action means when we talk about our vision and goal of clean water that is fishable, swimmable and drinkable – for all people and all communities. This year’s national theme for World Water Day is one that really resonates with me: it’s about Water and Gender. It reflects the reality – globally and here in the U.S. – that women and girls often find themselves on the front lines, dealing with problems when something
Clean Water Action Then and Now: A Journey from Drinking Water Coordinator to President
Every March, Women’s History Month invites us to reflect on the extraordinary impact women have had on our communities, our country, and our world. From groundbreaking leaders and scientists to grassroots organizers and caregivers, women have shaped history through courage, resilience, and vision.
A new partnership to protect our water
“We are excited to join with Seventh Generation to increase awareness, action and real-world progress on some of today’s most pressing water challenges,” said Clean Water Action President and CEO, Bob Wendelgass. “Seventh Generation’s growing market reach and role as a sustainability business leader, its aggressive commitments to reduce water and climate impacts, and its achievement of Made Safe certification for the new personal care products line add power and credibility to our work together.”
We Will Not Be Silenced: Speaking Out Against NEPA Rollbacks
Clean Water Action joined environmental advocates and community leaders from across the country for a rally and hearing in Washington, DC to speak out against the Trump Administration's rollbacks of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Kim Gaddy, Clean Water Action's Environmental Justice Organizer, traveled from Newark, NJ to speak at the hearing.