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
Report: 9 billion gallons of sewage, stormwater overflowing into Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers
Report highlights challenges facing clean water in America
After 17,000 supporters call for action, the Boundary Waters are now free from mining
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Safe for Swimming?
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The Latest
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.