What happens to fish (and humans) when fish eat plastic?
Many fish eat microplastics. Here’s why and what we can do about it.
Rivers & lakes
Our country’s lakes, rivers and streams give life to ecosystems and people alike from coast to coast. Now it’s time we protect them as the life-giving resources they are.
The Latest on Rivers & lakes
Our 2024 priorities in the states
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
Updates
New PFAS data shows widespread water contamination
Judge in North Dakota halts clean water protections in 24 states
Groups challenge EPA’s failure to curb water pollution from plastic plants, oil refineries and other industries
Featured Resources
Toxic Algae Blooms
Safe for Swimming?
Safe for swimming? 2021
Safe for swimming? 2021
The Latest
Report: 9 billion gallons of sewage, stormwater overflowing into Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers
Heavier rainfall, aging infrastructure are creating more problems for the rivers
Report highlights challenges facing clean water in America
Why are so many of America's waterways still polluted 50 years after the passage of the Clean Water Act?
Environmental Action on Earth Day
APRIL 22, 2022: This Earth Day, The Public Interest Network is celebrating 10 years since we welcomed Environmental Action, an original Earth Day organization, into our family.
After 17,000 supporters call for action, the Boundary Waters are now free from mining
A beloved wilderness area is now safe from toxic mining.
All of America’s waters should be safe for swimming. Fixing our infrastructure is the first step
Congress is providing more funding for infrastructure to help keep our waters clean.