Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count
From Wisconsin to Copacabana 52,458 plastic pellets were collected from beaches, streams, and lake shores.
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
What happens to fish (and humans) when fish eat plastic?
Our 2024 priorities in the states
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
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Toxic Algae Blooms
Safe for Swimming?
Safe for swimming? 2021
Safe for swimming? 2021
The Latest
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.
Senators pass a bill to help clean up American waterways
More needs to be done, but this bill brings us one step closer to realizing the goal set by the Clean Water Act nearly 50 years ago.
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.