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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.

Tackling Air Pollution in Massachusetts

December 2, 2022 | By Marilyn Kanu

Clean air is a human right, but Massachusetts could be doing more to ensure that all residents have safe air to breathe, regardless of their zip code.

6 Things you Need to Know About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

December 2, 2022 | By Sean Jackson

The Act will improve water quality, protect public health, support healthy communities, strengthen the economy, and prepare us for the worst impacts of climate change. Here are six things you need to know about it.

Clean Water 50 Stories: Sharon Jones

December 1, 2022 | By Eric Benson and Clean Water Action New Jersey

In honor of Clean Water Action's 50th birthday, we are lifting up voices and stories in the Clean Water movement through #CleanWater50Stories. Meet Sharon Jones, former Canvass Director in our Belmar, New Jersey office!

First of all, I love the fact that Clean Water Action, the key in there is action. In the canvass, we went door to door getting people involved. And that experience continues today to just remind me that when people get together, you know we're government, we make those decisions, we have the power to get it done. - Sharon Jones former NJ Canvass Director

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People - Action - Justice: Good Jobs, Clean Air Coalition in New Jersey - The Fight Continues

December 1, 2022 | By Terrance Bankston

The Good Jobs Clean Air (GJCA) NJ coalition of community, labor, and environmental advocates has organized over the past year to fight against a secret deal between Amazon and the Port Authority. This secret deal would have allowed Amazon to open an Air Hub at Newark Airport without considering impacts on the surrounding communities.

Keep California Safe: Oil Companies Are Risking Our Health With This Referendum

December 1, 2022 | By Grace Lee

SB 1137, meant to take effect January 2023, requires oil and gas companies to keep their drilling at least 3200 ft from hospitals, schools and other vulnerable areas. Big Oil responded by filing a referendum just 3 days after it was signed into law. If they collect enough signatures, the measure will be stalled until 2024.

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Interactive Infographic How to Use the Clean Water Act to Protect Drinking Water

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Collaborating to Protect our Drinking Water - Let’s Put the Clean Water Act to Work

December 1, 2022 | By Lynn Thorp

The Source Water Collaborative brings everyone from water utility associations to environmental organizations to planning professionals together to elevate the need to protect drinking water sources in decisions at the local, state and federal levels.

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