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Turn off the tap on toxic PFAS in Connecticut!
Send a quick note to your Connecticut legislators today urging them to take bold action in 2023 to ‘turn off the tap on toxic PFAS!'
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The Fruits of Our Labor: Recent Clean Water Action Victories in Rhode Island
Being a canvasser for Clean Water Action is an inherently fulfilling job. We are able to educate people on important issues, facilitate residents communicating with their elected representatives, and take part in a struggle that is much bigger than any of us as individuals. However, it can also be a
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RI Leads the Way: Good News from the End of the 2022 Legislative Session
Ready for some good news? The 2022 Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up last week, and we are happy to report that several of Clean Water Action’s priority bills crossed the finish line! This is the direct result of the tireless efforts of our members and coalition partners. Thank you to
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REI--Will you put our health and planet first?
As one of the largest retailers in the outdoor recreation industry, REI is renowned for its top-quality gear, stewardship of the outdoors, and sustainable business. The company has a long history of putting people and the planet before profits and building the REI membership community on a strong
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I Shouldn’t Have to Worry About Toxic Chemicals in My Son’s Raincoat: Why One REI Co-op Member Wants to See Them Ban PFAS
REI curates a green image and emphasizes sustainability with initiatives like opt-outside day – an alternative to Black Friday, where customers are encouraged to explore nature rather than shop in their stores. These core values attract eco-conscious customers. Unfortunately, REI still sells
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Using Water Pollution Permits to Keep PFAS out of Drinking Water
Last week EPA issued a memo detailing how the agency will use its water pollution permitting program to limit discharges of PFAS to rivers, streams, lakes, and other water bodies. As we’ve written before on our blog, the Clean Water Act has many tools that can be used to keep these toxic fluorinated “forever chemicals” out of our water. Benefits include shifting the burden away from drinking water systems and communities to clean-up PFAS and back on to the industries that financially benefit from using these chemicals. This memo is a welcome step, but more urgent action is needed.