Battle Creek -- Clean Water Action today endorsed State Senator Mark Schauer, a Battle Creek Democrat, in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

"We are pleased to announce today that Clean Water Action officially endorses Mark Schauer for Congress," said Cyndi Roper, Michigan Director. "He’ll continue work to protect Michigan’s Mark Schauerlakes, river, streams and drinking water sources as well as the health of our families and communities.”

Environmental Group Cites Green Record

Philadelphia: Clean Water Action today announced its endorsement of Joe Sestak (D-07) in the 2008 election.

"We are pleased to announce today that Clean Water Action officially endorses the Hon. Joe Sestak for Congress," said Myron Arnowitt, Pennsylvania Director of Clean Water Action. "We are confident that he will continue work to protect Pennsylvania's lakes, rivers, streams and drinking water sources as well as the health of our families and communities."

Environmental Group Cites Water Record

Philadelphia: Clean Water Action today announced its endorsement of Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-08) in the 2008 General Election.

"We are pleased to announce today that Clean Water Action officially endorses Patrick Murphy for the U.S. Congress," said Myron Arnowitt. "We are confident that he will continue work to protect Pennsylvania's lakes, river, streams and drinking water sources as well as the health of our families and communities."

Special Interest Dimmer Switch Limits Crucial Energy Reform

Clean Water Action supported the energy package passed by the Michigan legislature earlier today. Although Michigan has a long way to go to be a real leader in renewable energy, we believe the state took a necessary first step when the House and Senate passed a compromise package.

The bi-partisan energy package requires utilities to get 10% of their energy from renewable sources by 2015 and puts in place programs that will cut energy use by 1% per year by 2012. Moreover, the package includes Integrated Resource Planning, which requires utilities to weigh the large economic and health costs of new polluting power sources against the benefits of renewable energy and efficiency programs.

Statement from John DeCock, President of Clean Water Action

Clean Water Action joins with others in our community in mourning the loss of Phillip E. Clapp. We have lost a great spirit and a remarkable individual. Phil was a powerhouse of an advocate when he worked at Clean Water Action in the late 80s and early 90s before going on to become founder of the National Environmental Trust, now the Pew Environmental Group.

Message To Mayor Baker - Take It To The Curb!

June 24, 2008

St. Petersburg, FL - Clean Water Action today
launched round two in its battle to bring curbside recycling to St.
Petersburg. Clean Water Action is providing members with a sign and
asking members and supporters to place it on or near their trash can
during the week of June 30th. The goal? Send a clear message to the
Mayor and City that residents want curbside recycling.

Historic legislation creates mandatory pollution caps

Hartford — Leading Connecticut environmental organizations joined legislators in celebrating the final passage in the Senate of An Act Concerning Connecticut Global Warming Solutions (HB 5600) on May 5th. The bill caps emissions of global warming pollution and requires emissions cuts to 10% below 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% emissions reductions from 2001 levels by 2050. The bill passed out of the House of Representatives on April 28th 131 to 16 and passed out of the Senate unanimously today.