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Take action to protect Rhode Island families from toxic PFAS chemicals
PFAS are a class of human-made chemicals that are incredibly persistent in the environment and also highly toxic. It's time to pass a comprehensive ban on toxic PFAS in Rhode Island!
Clean Water Waves | In The News, February 2023
Our work to protect clean water across the country often makes the news. Clean Water Waves highlights recent articles featuring our staff speaking on their areas of activism and expertise. In This Issue: The Clean Water Act under attack, pipelines in Michigan, PFAS in Minnesota, Trains and Pipes in PA, and environmental justice in MA and NJ.
Testimony on HF24, Full Replacement of Lead Service Lines in Minnesota
House File 24 is Minnesota’s opportunity to rid our communities of lead service lines once and for all. With unprecedented federal funding, the support of labor unions, the opportunity to create good jobs with a prevailing wage, and the ability to protect Minnesotans from lead, now is the time to take swift and decisive action.
Urgent Town Hall Addressing PFAS Concerns to be Held in Minnesota
Clean Water Action and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) have partnered to hold a PFAS prevention community town hall on Sunday, February 26th in Coon Rapids, MN. The town hall will feature authors of the legislation, community leaders, and residents.
REI announces it will ban PFAS in all textiles
Leading outdoor retailer REI has announced it will ban PFAS “forever chemicals” in all textile products and cookware from its suppliers, in a major update to its “Product Impact Standards” for its 1,000+ brand partners. REI’s restrictions take effect in the fall of 2024 for cookware and textile products including, but not limited to, apparel, accessories, footwear, packs, and bags. REI has granted a longer timeline for professional, expedition-level apparel to fall of 2026.