If we want a greener, healthier world we need to protect our rivers, lakes and streams.
Clean water is vital to ecosystems, to our health, and our quality of life. But too many of our rivers, lakes and streams are vulnerable to pollution. This pollution, along with outdated infrastructure – like lead pipes in our schools – puts our health at risk. We need to work together to protect our waters.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, John Rumpler, Environment America’s clean water program director, joined EPA Administrator Michael Regan and our clean water allies for an event at Ohio’s Cuyahoga River.
Heavier rainfall, aging infrastructure are creating more problems for the rivers
Efforts in the U.S. Senate to undermine crucial environmental protections have been laid to rest for now.
Why are so many of America's waterways still polluted 50 years after the passage of the Clean Water Act?
Progress on ensuring safe drinking water for kids, as the House Appropriations Committee approves $36 million to help schools get the lead out.
