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What will the Michigan Legislature do for our Water?
Much good progress has been made in Lansing, but so far environmental progress has moved slowly. Here are some of the top policies that we are eager to see the Michigan legislature address.
Clean Water Celebrates Pride! with Bethany Dickerson
Happy Pride Month, a month dedicated to honoring and celebrating the LGBTQ+, or queer, community! This month, we'll be highlighting some of our LGBTQ+ staff at Clean Water Action.
House Vote to Avoid Default Puts Water and Communities At Risk
Failing to raise the “debt ceiling” would pose hardship for all Americans, and particularly the most vulnerable as always. The resulting compromises have real world repercussions. Those include perpetuating reliance on fossil fuels, putting water resources at risk, and foregoing opportunities to protect public health and the environment to meet 21st century challenges. .
Environmental Advocates Encourage Limits for PFAS in Drinking Water
Clean Water Action and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy have partnered to submit a public comment to EPA in support of setting safe drinking water limits on six types of PFAS chemicals, a class of more than 12,000 that bioaccumulate and do not break down naturally, causing them to be referred to as “forever chemicals.” There are currently no federally enforceable standards on any PFAS for drinking water.
Taking on Toxics (and more!) in the Minnesota Legislature
Update: The PFAS Prevention Package was introduced in the 2022 legislative session. all but one of the 8 bills made it into the final Environmental Omnibus bill in the House. Like most bills this year, it did not pass by the end of session. However, with the issue of these harmful “forever chemicals” continuing to gain visibility and concern, we expect to keep making progress on state policy next session. The Minnesota Legislature is gathering now for their 2022 session. Last year Clean Water Action helped to pass a ban on PFAS (The Forever Chemicals) in Food Packaging and successfully worked
