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Tell EPA: Don’t Roll Back PFAS Drinking Water Protections

In 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the first-ever national drinking water limits for several Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. Now, the agency is proposing to roll back protections for several PFAS substances, while also providing an option to delay compliance deadlines for other dangerous chemicals.

2026 Legislative Priorities in Minnesota

February 18, 2026 | By Morgan Schafer

Building off of our work from previous sessions, hearing what’s important to our members, and strategizing up with our partners and coalitions, we have laid out four main priorities this session: PFAS Defense, Data Centers, Plastics, and E-Waste.

Not So Pretty - The Tea on Toxic Beauty Virtual Film Screening

December 3, 2025 | Virtual

Join Clean Water Action for “Not So Pretty” - a virtual film screening and community conversation uncovering the hidden dangers in everyday beauty and personal care products.

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Taking on Toxics, State by State: Rhode Island Leads the Way

November 3, 2025 | By Kerry Doyle

Many of the environmental laws and protections that we now take for granted originated at the state level. This is the guiding ethos of the annual Safer States conference.

Walk the Talk: Beauty Justice + Breast Health

November 1, 2025 | Newark, NJ

This community-centered walk weaves environmental justice, beauty justice, goods movement, and public health into one powerful morning of movement and learning. Expect a mindful two-mile walk honoring survivors, interactive education stations, and a resource fair packed with safer-beauty tools and breast-health support.

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The Tea on Toxic Beauty Workshop

September 24, 2025 | Newark, NJ

Join Clean Water Action, Nyah Beauty, and the Newark Green Team for a hands-on evening where we unpack the truth about toxic ingredients in beauty products—and craft safer alternatives you’ll love to use every day.