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360,000 -- Why should anyone care?
by Jonathan A. Scott, Clean Water Action Communications Team 360,000 acres of wetlands. Those wetlands used to protect communities from flooding. They were nurseries, breeding grounds and habitat for countless fish, birds and other animals. They were there to filter pollution and absorb the rainfall and snow melt that would eventually become our drinking water. Those wetlands and others like them were part of our natural capital, forming the foundation for healthy ecosystems, healthy communities and healthy local economies. We count on wetlands to do all of these things. What makes these 360
Fighting for Clean Energy in the Commonwealth
By Molly Sullivan, Massachusetts Field Canvasser On November 12th, I had the opportunity to attend a hearing on H2935 (in Massachusetts), an act relative to a Clean Energy Commonwealth. Most days I work in the field as a canvasser, knocking on doors to motivate and educate people about environmental and public health issues. But this day I was able to see the next step in the legislative process. I was particularly excited about this bill because it provides a framework for a gradual and responsible phase-out of coal-fired plants in Massachusetts. I got to hear the compelling testimonies of
National Day of Action for Safer Chemicals is this Monday, December 9th
By Sarah de Flesco, Program Coordinator, Florida Office About a month ago, Clean Water Action and hundreds of mothers, parents, and community leaders gathered in Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress to advocate for the reform of our antiquated toxic chemical laws. Today we are joining people across the country to call for real reform to our nation’s chemical laws. We’re picking up the phone and calling our Senators and Representatives – and we need as many peole as possible. Will you join us? Give your Senators and Representative a call today. Tell Congress that we need to protect
Think Before You Shop: True Confessions, Deal-seeking and more…
by Jonathan A. Scott, Director of Corporate Relations (updated and re-shared for #CyberMonday 2014) Our partners at We-Care.com just launched Sweeps4aCause.com to raise even more money for Clean Water Action and introduce more people to our online shopping app. Thousands of our supporters have raised nearly $1.5 million for Clean Water Action through their online purchases. Join us! Enter now to get started. Now, time for some True Confessions: The folks at We-Care.com OK, I admit it. I’m not a very good example of the kind of consumer some businesses would like to have these days. What about
An Awesome Crew and a Reason to Be Thankful!
By Becky Smith, Massachusetts Campaigns Director Here I am with Congressman McGovern. What an honor! Last week I attended the annual benefit for MA Alliance, a group that Clean Water Action is a member of which works to elect progressives in Massachusetts. It was a freezing and windy night to hike it across the water from the Boston office, and I'd considered leaving before the string of speakers took the stage. Thankfully I didn't, because this happened: After a several speakers, the Governor was introduced and whipped up the crowd with a rousing "sermon" about how there's a war on the poor