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Water as a Human Right
The Human Right to Water, passed by the legislature in 2012 and signed by Governor Brown, was a great policy idea with almost no teeth. Community members and advocates worked for years to gain recognition for water as a human right, with our first bill, AB 1242 (Ruskin, 2009) vetoed by then-Governor Schwarzenegger and its successor, AB 685 (Eng, 2012) taking the full 2-year session to pass. The legislation was short and to the point:
It is hereby declared to be the established policy of the state that every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for
Donate Today: Critical Water Protections At Risk!
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Warning: Critical Water Protections At Risk!
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Clean Water Speaks Out Against Delaying Toxic Coal Ash Waste Clean Up
On September 12, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a virtual public hearing soliciting comments on their proposal to delay the compliance deadlines set in the 2024 Legacy CCR Rule. Julie MacNamara provided the testimony.
New Jersey's 2025 PFAS Legislation
If we are to turn off PFAS’ cycle of harm to our bodies and environment, it is critical that we stop putting PFAS in our products. New Jersey is taking action on Forever Chemicals through legislation!