A win for the Great Lakes! The Michigan Supreme Court threw out a key permit for Enbridge's proposed Line 5 tunnel. Protecting our waters, honoring Tribal rights, and holding polluters accountable. 💙 https://grist.org/energy/controversial-plan-line-5-major-loss-michigan-supreme-court/

Stay hydrated without the waste! 💧 Thanks to a Rockfall Foundation grant, ReThink Disposable brought a portable refill station to the Cedar Lake Triathlon in Chester, CT. Refill, not landfill! #TheFutureIsReusable #ReThinkDisposable

Plastic pollution won't be solved by reusable straws alone. It takes policy. This election season, ask candidates where they stand on plastic waste, reuse, and clean water—then vote. Read Lily Carver's blog: https://cleanwater.org/2026/07/30/i-thought-reusable-straws-would-change-world-i-was-wrong

Welcome to #CleanWaterFeatureFriday! 💧 This week we're celebrating California State Director Jennifer Clary, honored with a Water Justice Award by Community Water Center. Congratulations, Jennifer! Learn more about our California work: CleanWater.org/CA

Looking to make an impact this #PlasticFreeJuly? Join Clean Water Action & Fund's ReThink Disposable network to build healthier communities! www.cleanwater.org/rethink-disposable-community

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We wouldn't be successful without a movement of ReThink Disposable champions and leaders to bring about change in their communities. Here's how you can take ACTION now and be the change you want to see in the world!

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Know a restaurant, school cafeteria, or food provider ready to cut waste? This #PlasticFreeJuly, refer them to ReThink Disposable and help replace single-use items with reusable systems. Learn more: www.cleanwater.org/rethink-disposable-businesses #ReThinkDisposable

Know someone making a difference through organizing, advocacy, education, storytelling, or community care? Nominate them for the 2026 Community Sentinel Award 💚 🏆 fractracker.org/sentinels

Reminder! This virtual event is TONIGHT! Don't miss it. We're coming together with special guest Maxwell Frost on July 27th for a national youth climate town hall. Join us: https://www.mobilize.us/climateactioncampaign/event/929684/?utm_source=Clean%20Water%20Action

We did it! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who collected, supported, donated, & signed! ♥️ Not done yet - not until we get #MopUpMichigan on the November ballot and win. And then we'll take back our power from the utilities & corporate contractors & make a MI that works for us. 🙌 @michiganmop.bsky.social

Congress must strengthen, not weaken, protections from toxic chemicals linked to serious health risks. ✅ Learn more here: www.cleanwater.org/releases/250-organizations-urge-senate-put-americans-health-chemical-industry-profits #TSCA

The future of clean energy is here! Offshore wind powers homes, creates jobs, and protects views. Learn more about Clean Water Action's team visit to #SouthForkWindFarm: https://cleanwater.org/2026/07/22/offshore-wind-new-england-energy #WindEnergy #ClimateSolutions #ActOnClimate

The Future is Here! Offshore Wind is Providing Clean Energy to New England Right Now

Last month, Clean Water Action staff grabbed sunscreen and Dramamine to witness the wonder that is offshore wind up close and personal, joining a boat tour of the South Fork Wind farm hosted by the National Wildlife Federation and the Environmental League of Massachusetts alongside fellow organizers, academics, and students.

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Our water needs us now. Protections for drinking water, limits on toxic pollution, and funding to enforce our laws and repair aging infrastructure are under threat. Many employers match donations to Clean Water Fund. Check if you qualify: www.cleanwater.org/workplace-giving

Matching Gifts & Workplace Giving

Many employers will match donations you make to Clean Water Fund or allow you to support clean water through payroll deduction.

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Meet our summer interns in Massachusetts! They're supporting our advocacy, communications, clean energy outreach, and elections work while gaining hands-on experience in our Boston office. We're excited to have them on the team! https://www.cleanwater.org/MA

Missed our recent member update? Watch the recording to hear how Clean Water Action members and supporters are building people power to protect clean water and advance environmental justice. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvBDoME7J5A

Plastic pollution doesn't have to be everyday life. This #PlasticFreeJuly, use our free toolkit, take the Plastic-Free Pledge, and find simple ways to reduce single-use plastics. Start here: https://cleanwater.org/plastic-free-july

This week's #FeatureFriday celebrates our Massachusetts team and the recent Build the Future event. 💙 Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, and supported the evening. Together, we're building a healthier future. #CleanWaterAction #Massachusetts

Can you join us for a Climate Youth Townhall with Rep. Max Frost?  Bring your questions and hear from the first Gen Z elected to Congress and other inspiring youth leaders.  7/27 @ 7pm ET 👉 Sign Up here: https://www.mobilize.us/climateactioncampaign/event/929684/?utm_source=Clean%20Water%20Action

New Jersey deserves affordable, reliable clean energy—not costly new nuclear power that leaves radioactive waste and higher bills. Read Clean Water Action's response to the Power NJ Act: https://cleanwater.org/releases/clean-water-actions-response-power-nj-act #NJPolitics #CleanEnergy

Clean water is on the ballot. From PFAS and lead in drinking water to wetlands protections, elected leaders make decisions that directly impact our health and communities. Take the #CleanWaterVoterPledge: https://act.cleanwater.org/page/158214/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=social

🌎 Stop trash before it starts. #ReThinkDisposable partners prevent 28M+ single-use foodware items and 277,390 lbs of waste each year, while saving nearly $745K. Choose reuse this #PlasticFreeJuly! ♻️ https://cleanwater.org/2026/07/07/stop-trash-it-starts-rethink-disposables-growing-impact

Join our National Youth Climate Town Hall with special guest Maxwell Frost. Together we can confront what’s at stake and build the momentum we need to win real climate action. Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/climateactioncampaign/event/929684/?utm_source=Clean%20Water%20Action

This Plastic Free July, we’re raising money to expand ReThink Disposable and help schools, restaurants, and community kitchens reduce waste. Your support powers real solutions. Donate today! cleanwater.org/donate-rethink

Up to 7M gallons of industrial wastewater a day could be discharged into Lake Michigan under Enbridge's proposed Line 5 tunnel. Read why we're urging MI to deny the permit: https://cleanwater.org/2026/06/23/millions-gallons-lake-michigan-wastewater-day-testimony-against-proposed-line-5-tunnel

Plastic Free July starts with one commitment: choosing reuse whenever possible. Take the pledge and help create a cleaner future. cleanwater.org/take-pledge-reduce-single-use

How safe is your drinking water? Join our free Lunch & Learn on July 9 to learn how drinking water is regulated, tap water vs. bottled water, how to understand your local water quality, and how you can help protect safe drinking water. Register: cleanwater.org/EnviroHealthWebinar

📸 Congrats to the NJ, MN & MI winners recognized by the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative for their leadership in replacing lead pipes. More than 4 million lead service lines still remain in the U.S. 💧

Happy #PlasticFreeJuly! All month long, celebrate freedom from single-use plastic ♻️ Check out our latest blog for 9 easy ways to host a more sustainable BBQ, picnic, or beach day this #PlasticFreeJuly #FourthOfJuly Read more: https://cleanwater.org/2026/06/30/how-host-plastic-free-4th-july

Every community deserves clean, safe drinking water. Thank you to Charity Bridge Fund for recognizing Clean Water Action & Clean Water Fund's work to reduce lead exposure, advance environmental justice, and protect public health. https://www.charitybridgefund.org/featured-projects

🌈 Pride Month may be end, but Pride doesn't end in June. Clean air, safe water, and healthy communities belong to everyone. We're proud to stand with LGBTQ+ communities all year long because environmental justice is justice for all. 💧🏳️‍🌈 #Pride #EnvironmentalJustice

🚛📸 NEW JERSEY: Help document truck traffic, warehouses, and port pollution in your community. Share your photos to support cleaner air and Zero Emissions Now policies. Qualifying participants get FREE merch! Learn more & submit your photos: https://cleanwater.org/summer-photo-story-project