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Clean Water 50 Stories: Brent Baeslack
In honor of Clean Water Action's 50th birthday, we are lifting up voices and stories in the Clean Water movement through #CleanWater50Stories. Our story is the story of everyday people who have used their power to make a difference to create a healthier and greener future for all. Meet Brent Baeslack. Brent is an avid tree-lover, a community leader, an anti-incinerator activist, and long-time member of the Clean Water Action team, from Haverhill, Massachusetts. He served on the Clean Water Action Board of Directors from 2002-2021 and has served on the Clean Water Action Massachusetts Advisory
The climate friendly solution to hot summer days in Boston
Massachusetts residents struggled with extreme heat earlier this month during a week-long heatwave that drove temperatures up to 98 degrees. In Dorchester, where Betsy Drinan lives, days can get up to 15 degrees hotter compared to nearby rural areas. For 20 years, Betsy has lived on the third floor of a triple-decker, struggling with the heat at home. She said it was the extreme temperatures in the summer that drove her to switch to heat pumps this spring. Before making the switch, Betsy cooled her home with A/C units that didn’t work too well. She decided it was time to invest in an upgraded
Clean Water Action Massachusetts' 2022 General Endorsements
Clean Water Action is pleased to announce the candidates we have endorsed in the 2022 General Election!
Clean Water Action Statement on President Biden Signing of the Inflation Reduction Act
Today President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which makes historic investments to combat climate change. A 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 will help ensure we protect future generations from the worst climate impacts.
Examining Section 401 of the Clean Water Act
Clean Water Action is celebrating our 50th birthday this year and the anniversary of the Clean Water Act which our founder, the late David Zwick, helped to craft and pass in 1972. For 50 years, the Clean Water Act – our nation’s bedrock environmental law – has helped prevent water pollution and protect the health and safety of waterways across the country. EPA Takes Action to Empower States & Tribes to Protect Water Resources Section 401 of the Clean Water Act is a critical tool that empowers states and Tribes to protect water resources from harmful projects such as fossil fuel pipelines or
