Rhode Island

Clean Water Action protects water and health, from watershed to water tap. Clean Water Action's programs reach tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders every year, building a clean water and clean energy future through outreach, education, organizing, advocacy and policy action at the state and national levels.

Rhode Island Bottle Bill

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Be a Clean Water Voter in Rhode Island!

Your vote is your voice - make sure it's heard! Learn more about upcoming elections, how to register to vote, where to cast your ballot, and how to get non-partisan assistance.

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Be a Clean Water Voter: 2024 Rhode Island Endorsements

Make your Clean Water Voter voice heard in Rhode Island!

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Climate Change, Green Energy & Jobs in RI

We're working to tackle the climate crisis in RI by improving energy efficiency, creating resilient communities, prioritizing climate justice, and creating good jobs to establish a just transition to a green economy.

Green Infrastructure in Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s coastal communities are vulnerable to rising seas. We're partnering with cities and towns throughout Rhode Island to make sure they are prepared for the impacts of climate change.

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Protecting Rhode Island's Drinking Water from Toxic Threats

Clean Water Action is working to protect our health from exposure to toxic substances in the water we drink, the food we eat, the products we use, and in our homes and schools.

Rhode Island ReThink Disposable: Stop Trash Before It Starts

ReThink Disposable in Rhode Island

Clean Water’s award-winning ReThink Disposable program is expanding to Rhode Island! ReThink Disposable works with local jurisdictions, businesses, and consumers of take-out food packaging (almost everyone these days) to inspire a cultural shift away from the single-use disposable items.

Zero Waste in RI

Single-use plastics are polluting our environment, littering our waterways, and piling up nationwide. The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) estimates that the landfill in Rhode Island will reach capacity by 2040. To extend its lifespan and protect our environment, we have to reduce the volume of waste that we create.