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Why Federal Appropriations Are A Water Thing
Perhaps nothing makes people run for the hills faster than the prospect of a meaty discussion about federal appropriations of funding for the federal government. At least that what happens whenever I try to talk to my friends about it. But keep your seat for a minute. Here’s why the federal budget and appropriations process matters. Maybe you’d rather think about what more we need to do to control water pollution. Or you’ve seen headlines about challenges in drinking water like PFAS chemicals and want to focus on addressing this issue. The decisions Congress makes on the federal budget will
A Lot Happens in 50 Years
You’ve probably seen the photos or heard the stories about rivers that caught on fire, smog that was thick enough to choke on, “dead” lakes like Lake Erie, and polluters able to do whatever they wanted to with no accountability. It all seemed so “normal”. And it was, until some people decided to speak up and do something.
Clean Water Action: Despite the Setback in the Senate the Fight for Our Democracy is Not Over
"While we’re frustrated by this obstruction, the fight to make our democracy work for all is far from over. We will not yield."
Testimony for SB124: Grant Program to Reduce and Compost School Waste
On January 19, 2022, we testified in favor of SB124, legislation to create a grants program for public schools to divert food waste and develop composting infrastructure! Check out the public hearing here and read a recap here. This legislation passed in 2022, but was not funded. SB124: Public Schools – Grant Program to Reduce and Compost School Waste Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee January 19, 2022 Position: Favorable Dear Chairman Pinsky and Members of the Committee, Clean Water Action supports SB124 to create a grant program to reduce and compost school food
Set Your Year Off Right: 17 Zero-Waste and Minimalist Tips for Decluttering Your Home
There’s no a better time than the beginning of the year to make a change in your home. Setting the intention to declutter and create a more sustainable and zero-waste home is a great goal to start off your year. It can seem overwhelming to begin your minimalist journey. But don’t worry, we’ve reached out to the experts across the US and Canada so you can kick start the year by making your home more sustainable!
