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Get Ready for 401Gives 2023!
Clean Water Fund is participating in 401Gives, RI’s day of nonprofit giving powered by United Way of Rhode Island!
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Clean Water Action 2023 Legislative Priorities in Connecticut
The Connecticut 2023 legislative session is in full swing and Clean Water Action is working hard on critical legislative proposals. Our priorities include PFAS, climate change, and environmental justice.
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"3M poisoned our water to save a buck or two"
Derek Lowen grew up in Oakdale, Minnesota. Oakdale is also home to a 3M disposal site, one of several across the state. Water testing in 2005 and 2006 showed extremely high levels of PFOS and PFOA, two types of PFAS chemicals. Internal documents showed that 3M was aware of the dangers of PFAS chemicals for decades, but did not inform alert the public or the government about the potential risk.
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8 Bills to Support for a Healthier, More Just Massachusetts
It’s the start of a new legislative session in Massachusetts, which means it’s time for the biannual scramble to secure co-sponsors for our priority bills. This year, Clean Water Action is working to line up support for our Healthy Futures for All legislative package to protect residents, particularly children, from exposure to health-threatening toxics and pollution.
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Minnesota Legislative Update: PFAS Prevention Package
"Today I am writing specifically about our advocacy around PFAS chemicals and an emotional personal story that has touched many at the Capitol and across Minnesota."
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"Through no fault of my own, I was exposed to these toxic chemicals. And as a result, I will die with this cancer."
"We must come together to demand change and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. I urge all of you to take a stand against these toxic chemicals and demand change. Together we can make a difference and protect ourselves and future generations from the devastating effects of PFAS."