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Carbon Fight - Going Regional
With national environmental policy in the hands of administrators and officials allied with polluters, it has become essential for activists to form innovative alliances to advance progressive programs.
The president’s executive order aimed at overturning six of President Obama’s directives on regulating carbon emissions, including the Clean Power Plan, is just the latest attempt to reverse hard-won victories for clean water and air.
Working the Legislature to Energize Rhode Island
Sometimes when you’re trying to get folks up at the statehouse to embrace big ideas for progressive change, you have to look for indirect signs of movement in your direction.
Facing global issues with community based work
The West End of Providence was a treasure trove of potential when I first walked through it, vacant lots occupied every street, curbs were wide and dilapidated and unused impervious surfaces were abundant: the ideal community for green infrastructure. My imagination ran wild; I would walk around and envision small rain gardens or massive pedestrian refuges in the streets.
Rhode Island’s Environmental Champions
Clean Water Action honors environmental advocates each year during Rhode Island’s annual Breakfast of Champions events.
Congratulations to all of our Environmental Advocates, and thank you for all your hard work fighting to protect Rhode Island’s drinking water, environment, and public health.
2025 Champions Dr. Hans Scholl - David R. Gerraughty Award for Lifetime Commitment to the Environment Rep. Megan Cotter - Legislative Champion Warren Heyman and Jim Corwin with the RI School Recycling Project - Reuse and Recycling Award Pawtucket City Councilman Clovis Gregor - Environmental JusticeClean Water Currents | Summer 2022
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Cheers to 50 Years! Celebrating Clean Water Action’s 50th Birthday.
50 years ago, Clean Water Action’s