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They Never Stop: What the Polluted Water Rule Fight Taught Us and Why the Next Attack Came So Fast
The public comment period on the so-called “Polluted Water Rule” closed on January 5, 2026. Almost immediately, the Trump administration moved on to its next attack on the Clean Water Act, this time targeting Section 401, one of the most important tools states and Tribes have to protect their waters. That timing tells you everything you need to know.
Black History Month Clean Water Champion: Colron Chambers
Black History Month marks its 100th anniversary—a century of honoring Black legacy, leadership, and excellence. Throughout February, Clean Water Action will proudly spotlight our Black Water Champions: leaders who are advancing the vital work of protecting our water, our health, and our communities.
Our 2026 Maryland Legislative Priorities
Maryland’s General Assembly begins today, and for the first time since 2018, Clean Water Action is not asking for your help in ending subsidies for burning trash under Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio. Your tireless support over the years made a difference, and the General Assembly ended these subsidies last year. Thank you!
We’re working to bring that winning energy into 2026 and secure real progress for clean water, zero waste, and environmental justice. Here are our top priorities for this year’s legislative session, and how you can help!
The CHERISH Our Communities Act
This landmark bill
Big State House Wins for the Environment, Worker and Public Health as the NJ Legislature Closes Out this Session
Clean Water Action played a pivotal role in securing landmark legislation on plastics and PFAS as well as on a path to advancing additional safeguards and polluter pay policies in the next legislative session, like Climate Superfund!
A Year of Grassroots Energy Efficiency Organizing in MA
Learn more about Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund's work with Mass Save in Massachusetts.