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The Clean Water Scorecard for the 116th Congress
Since the start of the 116th Congress in 2019, the House of Representatives has worked to put people, water, and the environment first while the Senate has prioritized corporate special interests and rubber stamping the President’s nominees. Clean Water Action’s Scorecard documents these attacks and shows you how your elected officials voted on key environmental legislation.
It’s a cliche to say that elections have consequences — but it’s true.
We saw that especially in 2016 and then again in 2018. The elections in 2016 brought us the worst President for the environment in modern US history
COVID-19 Pandemic Precautions and Recommendations For Reusable Food Service Ware
ReThink Disposable & Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund, in collaboration with MudLab and the UC Berkeley Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management have released a timely guide for restaurants seeking to keep customers safe while at the same time honoring our commitment to the planet. In the guide, readers will find conclusions about the safety of reusables from the scientific community, FDA, CDC, and other authorities on the topic. Further, helpful tips for maintaining reusable systems despite the extra precautions necessary for protection against COVID-19 are paired with practical tips from restaurants who currently implement such re-use systems.
Letter to Congress, Re: Support Funding for Lead Service Line Replacement
While most of us know about the lead contamination in the tap water of Flint MI, few people realize that lead-contaminated drinking water is a nationwide problem, affecting every state. Action is long overdue. We urge the House of Representatives to support the Tlaib/Kildee lead service line funding amendment.
The US House Should Pass HR 2, the Moving America Forward Act
Alaska Wilderness League Action* American Horse Protection SocietyAnimal Wellness Action * Animal Wellness Foundation * Campaign for America’s FutureClean Water Action * Climate Reality Project * Earthjustice * EarthworksEnvironmental Defense Fund * Environmental Law & Policy Center* Green For AllInterfaith Power & Light * League of Conservation VotersLeague of Women Voters of the United States * Moms Clean Air ForceNational Parks Conservation Association* National Wildlife FederationNatural Resources Defense Council * Sierra Club* Union of Concerned ScientistsVoicesfor Progress *World
Letter Urging Support of Tlaib/Kildee/Slotkin/Cicilline/Moore Amendment (#95) to Authorize Funds to Remove Lead Service Lines in the Moving Forward Act (HR 2)
Download the PDF with the list of signers here.
To: Members of the U.S. House of Representatives
Re: Support Tlaib/Kildee/Slotkin/Cicilline/Moore Amendment (#95) to Authorize Funds to Remove Lead Service Lines in the Moving Forward Act (HR 2)
Dear Member of Congress:
We write on behalf of our members and as many as 22 million people 1 across the country who get their water from “lead service lines” that serve their homes with drinking water. These lead pipes can seriously contaminate tap water and threaten those who drink from them, especially children. We urge you to support Amendment (#95)