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.
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
All of America’s waters should be safe for swimming. Fixing our infrastructure is the first step
Senators pass a bill to help clean up American waterways
Updates
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
Report: 9 billion gallons of sewage, stormwater overflowing into Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers
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Safe for Swimming?
Safe for swimming? 2021
Safe for swimming? 2021
Safe for swimming?
The Latest
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?
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.
It’s time to make our water safe for swimming
Americans should be able to enjoy beaches that are clean and safe for swimming in every corner of the country.
Microplastics found in every sampled Pennsylvania waterway
Plastic is everywhere and in everything — and Pennsylvania’s waterways are no exception.
Fracking banned in the Delaware River watershed
For 15 million people, drinking water will stay fracking-free.