Virginia

Clean Water Action works in Virginia to protect our water and health, from watershed to water tap. Our Virginia campaigns focus on clean water, climate change, and environmental justice.

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Coal Ash in Virginia

Despite the abundant evidence of groundwater contamination by coal ash in Virginia and the long history of spills and mismanagement of dams, state regulations have serious gaps that heighten the risk of future harm from coal ash.

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Civic Engagement and Democracy in Virginia

Clean Water Action builds grassroots strength in local Northern Virginia communities to change state and national politics and environmental policy.

Act on Climate in Virginia

Climate adaptation and mitigation means protecting our communities, water, and air by reducing fossil fuels and automobile-dependency, while investing in living infrastructure, transit, and renewable energy.

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Environmental Justice in Virginia

Every community in Virginia deserves to have their health and environmental safety treated with equity and integrity.

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Protecting Water in Virginia

One of the most widespread and rampant sources of pollution Virginia’s tributaries and the Chesapeake Bay is urban and suburban stormwater runoff from hard and impervious surfaces like streets, roofs, and parking lots.