environmental justice

Black History Month Clean Water Champion: Colron Chambers

January 28, 2026 | By LaTrice Harrison

Black History Month is a time to honor legacy, leadership, and Black excellence. Throughout February, Clean Water Action will proudly spotlight our Black Water Champions—leaders who are advancing the work of protecting our water, our health, and our communities. From those on the front lines to those working behind the scenes, these champions embody dedication, resilience, and service.

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A New Frontier for Pittsburgh’s Water

December 1, 2025 | By Curtis Da’Von

Pittsburgh’s water system faced serious challenges just 10 years ago— from lead contamination, aging infrastructure, and stormwater flooding all of which hit Environmental Justice neighborhoods the hardest. But today, Pittsburgh Water is entering a new era of investment, accountability, community partnership, and safe drinking water. Clean Water Action has been a key part of that transformation.

Justice Beyond the Walls: A Milestone for Environmental Rights in New Jersey Prisons

November 26, 2025 | By X Braithwaite

On October 22, 2025, the Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously passed a historic resolution, a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People, the first of its kind in New Jersey to address unsafe water, polluted air, and dehumanizing conditions inside correctional facilities.