Toxic chemicals now found in ocean spray
One class of toxic chemicals, known as PFAS, have become so widespread that we even find them in ocean spray.
Clean water
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 This pollution, along with outdated infrastructure – like lead pipes in our schools – puts our health at risk.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.
The Latest on Clean water
Getting the lead out, 10 years after Flint
How community action overcame a would-be polluter of Cape Cod Bay
Updates
Lobby day secures bipartisan support for the Plastic Pellet Free Water Act
Why we’re supporting a ban on TCE
New PFAS data shows widespread water contamination
Featured Resources
Accidents Waiting to Happen
Timeline of clean water milestones
Milestones: America’s streams regain protection
Milestones: A race to protect Mass. rivers is won
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Progress toward a future safe from PFAS “forever chemicals”
Dangerous PFAS chemicals are common in drinking water and household items – but these recent victories are making a safer future possible.
Does bottled water contain plastic particles?
New research finds a massive amount of microplastics in bottled water.
We’re campaigning for Microplastic Free Waters
Tiny plastic pellets, called “nurdles,” are being dumped into our waterways. A new bill could make this microplastic pollution illegal.
Our 2024 priorities in the states
During a contentious election year at the federal level, state and local governments have some of the best opportunities to make progress on issues that affect our environment, our health, and the quality of our lives.
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
Here are 10 examples of how our advocates won positive results for the public and the planet in 2023.