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It’s our 50th Anniversary Year! So, how’d we do?

December 12, 2022 | By Jon Scott

Both Clean Water Action and the Clean Water Act turned 50 this year. We wanted to share some highlights (and three new videos!) of all that we’ve achieved and accomplished in 2022 with help from members and supporters like you.

Bob Wendelgass on steps of Supreme Court

EPA Directs States to Use Water Pollution Permits to Control PFAS

December 7, 2022 | By Jennifer Peters

The Clean Water Act has many tools that can—and should—be used to keep these toxic fluorinated “forever chemicals” out of our water. EPA’s memo makes it clear that states can use their existing water program authorities to address PFAS in wastewater discharges immediately.

The Fruits of Our Labor: Recent Clean Water Action Victories in Rhode Island

August 8, 2022 | By Luke Colomey

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

RI Leads the Way: Good News from the End of the 2022 Legislative Session

June 30, 2022 | By Jed Thorp

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! T

Burger King announces global ban of toxic PFAS chemicals. Time for Congress to act!

April 8, 2022 | By Jen Loveland-Rose

In a major victory for Clean Water Action and the Mind the Store campaign, Burger King has announced a ban on toxic PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in their food packaging by 2025.

Photo with food packaging and a message to tell congress: ban toxic food packaging

It’s our 50th Anniversary Year! So, how’d we do?

EPA Directs States to Use Water Pollution Permits to Control PFAS

The Fruits of Our Labor: Recent Clean Water Action Victories in Rhode Island

RI Leads the Way: Good News from the End of the 2022 Legislative Session

Burger King announces global ban of toxic PFAS chemicals. Time for Congress to act!

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