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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
4 days ago
Check out this GOOD NEWS update out of NoHo! Thanks to Recirclable and to the local restaurants signing on to stop trash before it starts!
@cleanh2oaction.bsky.social
www.westernmassnews.com/2025/12/18/r...
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Reusable container app expands to Northampton to reduce takeout waste
A Boston-based app, that works like checking out a book from a library, is expanding to Western Massachusetts
https://www.westernmassnews.com/2025/12/18/reusable-container-app-expands-northampton-reduce-takeout-waste/
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Clean Water Action Michigan
6 days ago
Michigan is standing up and speaking out against the data center onslaught across our state, against DTE secret deals, unwanted AI nonsense, corporations buying our politicians... And for our communities and a healthy sustainable future for us all. They have the money. We have our power. ā„ļøš§ā
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
5 days ago
Good news! We're stopping trash before it starts with our new partnership with Northampton downtown restaurants!
#plasticpollution
#zerowaste
Learn how:
cleanwater.org/2025/12/16/l...
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Launching the Reuse Revolution in NOHO!
What if your local downtown businesses collaborated to offer reusable containers to customers, free of charge? This is exactly what is happening in Northampton!
https://cleanwater.org/2025/12/16/launching-reuse-revolution-noho
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
10 days ago
Thank you Sen. Creem and Rep. Decker for passing restrictions on toxic flame retardants. New research shows flame retardants in peopleās blood drops quickly when sofas with toxic flame retardants are removed from the home.
@saferstates.bsky.social
silentspring.org/news/toxic-f...
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Toxic flame retardants in peopleās bodies drop after replacing old furniture with healthier options
New study shows public health benefit of policies that restrict toxic chemicals in products.
https://silentspring.org/news/toxic-flame-retardants-peoples-bodies-drop-after-replacing-old-furniture-healthier-options
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Clean Water Action Michigan
11 days ago
This is expected to be up for a vote TODAY. Take action if you haven't yet!
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
12 days ago
We applaud the recent ruling striking down the federal executive order blocking wind energy projects.
#YesToWind
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
13 days ago
HUGE NEWS. Wind power is affordable, clean, and employs New England workers.
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
14 days ago
Phthalates are everywhere and they are harming our kids. What can you do? Ask your legislators to pass the Toxic Free Kids bill to get toxic phthalates out of childrenās products! ***Link to take action in thread!***
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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āEverywhere chemicalsā are in our food, decades after scientists recognized dangers
A large body of science has linked phthalates to a variety of serious health conditions, including premature birth and infertility.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/interactive/2025/plastic-chemicals-phthalates-regulatory-failure/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzY0NjUxNjAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzY2MDMzOTk5LCJpYXQiOjE3NjQ2NTE2MDAsImp0aSI6IjA4MmE0MDBmLTM3MGMtNGYyNC1hYmQ1LTliMWU2ZjIxMmFmYiIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS9jbGltYXRlLWVudmlyb25tZW50L2ludGVyYWN0aXZlLzIwMjUvcGxhc3RpYy1jaGVtaWNhbHMtcGh0aGFsYXRlcy1yZWd1bGF0b3J5LWZhaWx1cmUvIn0.6clXAgvuJkzlgL5LqOkDL4vwgB8-ABX8QvUABJe3QPE&itid=gfta
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
18 days ago
Hey Massachusetts! It's time to ban the worst chemicals from children's products. Sign a letter supporting An Act relative to toxic free kids! Sign it now:
cleanwater.org/ma-toxic-free-kids
@jocomerford.bsky.social
@mbccorg.bsky.social
@rsphealth.bsky.social
@toxicfreefuture.bsky.social
#banPFAS
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
19 days ago
Tis the season to protect kids from toxic chemicals! Sign a letter to the MA legislature urging passage of An Act relative to toxic free kids. Find it here:
cleanwater.org/ma-toxic-fre...
Thank you
@jocomerford.bsky.social
and Rep. Jim Hawkins for leading the charge!
@mbccorg.bsky.social
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
about 1 month ago
GOOD NEWS UPDATE: Our
#ZeroWaste
partnership with Newton schools continues! We helped sort waste at the THRIVE 2025 conference of teachers along with Newton student volunteers and local leaders. This partnership began when a student wanted to fight cafeteria food waste. The kids are alright!
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
about 1 month ago
Check out our collaboration with JP ZeroWaste! Step 1: Count trash. Step 2: Implement programs like ReThink Disposable to help businesses phase out single-use disposable items. Step 3: Re-count the trash this summer! Follow our progress!
#ZeroWaste
jamaicaplainnews.com/2025/11/17/j...
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JP ZeroWaste Collected 340 Lbs of Trash: How Much Could've Been Recycled or Composted? - Jamaica Plain News
Of the 340 pounds of garbage that JP ZeroWaste collected along a stretch of Centre Street in a recent waste audit, the organization determined more than half couldāve been recycled or composted. That ...
https://jamaicaplainnews.com/2025/11/17/jp-zerowaste-collected-340-lbs-of-trash-how-much-couldve-been-recycled-or-composted/684307
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Big win for grassroots power today!
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CommonWealth Beacon
about 1 month ago
NEW: House punts on sweeping energy bill that would dial back state climate commitments
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House punts on sweeping energy bill that would dial back state climate commitments - CommonWealth Beacon
After intense blowback to a draft House bill to weaken the stateās 2030 clean energy target, the chamberās budget chief says the topic is on hold until next year.
https://commonwealthbeacon.org/energy/house-punts-on-sweeping-energy-bill-that-would-dial-back-state-climate-commitments/
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
about 1 month ago
We packed the State House yesterday. Now we need YOU to raise your voice. A costly climate rollback bill that would gut landmark Massachusetts clean energy and climate policies has been proposed in the House. Tell your state representative to vote NO. Take action:
act.cleanwater.org/page/181753/...
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
about 2 months ago
The Saugus trash incinerator is the oldest in the nation. Clean Water joined neighbors to call on Home Depot to dump toxic packaging and materials, to reduce the toxic pollution that comes from burning PVC.
#BanPVC
#poisonplastic
#HomeDepotBanPVC
#WeAreHomeDepot
#MindTheStore
#ToxicFreeFuture
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
about 2 months ago
We love Halloween. š We love puns. And we love getting toxic chemicals out of the products we all use. You can help! Visit:
cleanwater.org/ma-toxic-free-kids
to sign a letter to your legislators. Thank you Senator
@jocomerford.bsky.social
and State Rep. Hawkins for being champions for our kids!
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
about 2 months ago
How can parents protect their kids from cauldrons of unknown toxic threats? Good news! There is legislation pending in MA that requires the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children's products! Take action to support the Toxic Free Kids Act:
cleanwater.org/ma-toxic-fre...
@jocomerford.bsky.social
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
about 2 months ago
IT'S SPOOKY SEASON! š§ But what's really scary is that kids are still exposed to known toxic substances in products designed for them. We can change that! Tell your MA state legislators to support the Toxic Free Kids Act! Send a message now:
cleanwater.org/ma-toxic-fre...
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
2 months ago
Did you attend a protest this weekend? Wondering how YOU can get involved in local efforts to defend our environment? Start HERE. Join us for an update on the bills we're working on right here in Massachusetts and find out how you can help! RSVP:
cleanwater.org/ma-state-house-update
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
2 months ago
How can you tell which products contain toxic
#PFAS
? You can't. We hosted a PFAS Show and Tell at the State House today to show why we need to pass
@juliancyr.bsky.social
and Rep. Hogan's bill to
#banPFAS
from many products.
@sierraclubma.bsky.social
@defendourhealth.bsky.social
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
2 months ago
"We like to be in the vanguard of public health, of environmental health and safety. We are no longer in the vanguard. I think there are 13 or 14 other states that have passed...legislation related to PFAS. Weāre losing ground a bit."-
@juliancyr.bsky.social
www.statehousenews.com/news/environ...
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Massachusetts trails other states on forever chemical policies
Massachusetts is not "in the vanguard" when it comes to addressing toxic "forever chemicals," according to the Senate sponsor of a bill meant to help municipalities and water systems clean
https://www.statehousenews.com/news/environment/massachusetts-trails-other-states-on-forever-chemical-policies/article_a76ed40a-4492-4272-b134-d465cbb7e122.html
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
2 months ago
Toxic
#PFAS
are hiding in many products. Can you tell which? Join us tomorrow at 10am in Room 428 of the State House for a PFAS Show and Tell, and learn why we need to pass legislation sponsored by Rep. Kate Hogan and
@juliancyr.bsky.social
to protect consumers from these chemicals.
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Clean Water Action Rhode Island
3 months ago
Trump's EPA is going to let coal plants dump poison in water. How is this Making Americans Healthy Again?
cleanwater.org/2025/10/06/e...
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EPA Seeks to Prolong Harmful Coal Plant Wastewater Pollution
Under the guise of āunleashing American energy dominance,ā the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to extend compliance deadlines for coal plant wastewater pollution limits, which will ...
https://cleanwater.org/2025/10/06/epa-seeks-prolong-harmful-coal-plant-wastewater-pollution
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
3 months ago
It was a Cruel Summer of news. And you definitely DON'T need to calm down. So join us for a fun, virtual member meeting on October 22nd, and learn what we're doing to fight back locally, and how you can help. ...Ready For It? RSVP:
cleanwater.org/events/ma-state-house-update
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
3 months ago
This is a crucial moment. Our legislators just held a pile of hearings on environmental bills we care about. So, now what? Join us for a fun, casual virtual member meeting! Weāll break down what happened so far, where we go from here, and how YOU can help! RSVP at:
act.cleanwater.org/page/178381/...
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From PFAS to the Power Grid: Join us for a MA State House Update
Join us on Wed. Oct. 22 from 7-8 PM EST for a fun, casual virtual member meeting! Hear from Clean Waterās team of experts and organizers. Weāll break down what happened so far, where we go from here, ...
https://act.cleanwater.org/page/178381/subscribe/1?ea.tracking.id=social-bluesky-share
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Clean Water Action
3 months ago
Rock band Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with Rocksmith and Clean Water Action! šø Learn more and enter the contest here - there are only 42 hours left to enter! š
gleam.io/v8HSa/killsw...
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Killswitch Engage Rocksmith+ & Clean Water Action Giveaway
Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with the Rocksmith+ and Clean Water Action! Grand Prize - 1 winner 1x Epiphone Les Paul Jr. 1x One month subscription to R...
https://gleam.io/v8HSa/killswitch-engage-rocksmith-clean-water-action-giveaway
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
3 months ago
ATTLEBORO neighbors: Join us for 2 great opportunities to learn how to save money by saving energy! Help the planet AND your household budget. (And enjoy a free dinner!) Learn more at:
cleanwater.org/ma-save-energy
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Clean Water Action Rhode Island
3 months ago
š»Less than 1 month until Electoberfest! šŗOct 6, 6-8pm, at the Guild in Pawtucket Support our fight for clean air and water in RI, AND help Clean Water Actionās nationwide effort to build a pro-environment majority in 2026! (Also itās a really fun event!) RSVP:
cleanwater.org/Electoberfest
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Clean Water Action
3 months ago
šø Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with Rocksmith+ and Clean Water Action! Only 5 days left to enter to win and help us protect clean water! š
cleanwater.org/kse-guitar-g...
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Killswitch Engage Rocksmith+ & Clean Water Action Giveaway
Killswitch Engage are giving away an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a collaboration with the Rocksmith+ and Clean Water Action!
https://cleanwater.org/kse-guitar-giveaway
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
3 months ago
ATTLEBORO! We're helping neighbors save money by saving energy through Mass Save! Come for the free dinner - stay for the info you need to make your home or apartment cozier this winter while reducing your energy costs. Learn more and RSVP:
cleanwater.org/ma-save-energy
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
3 months ago
WIND. IS. THE. FUTURE. The Trump admin's short-sighted attacks on wind directly harm MA workers. (And only help out-of-state fossil fuel companies.) Get out of our way, Trump. Salem workers and neighbors are building the future.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/23/o...
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Trumpās halt on wind energy is a direct hit to Salemās future - The Boston Globe
Salem was poised to be the home of a new type of energy infrastructure, one that would bring cleaner air and promote healthy communities while providing hundreds of good-paying jobs.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/23/opinion/letters-trump-wind-energy-salem-project/
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
3 months ago
Communities are STILL living in the shadow of the Saugus trash incinerator - the oldest in the nation - so we cohosted a tour with local advocates, Undersecretary Maria Belen Power and local officials from Lynn, Revere and Saugus.
@masseea.bsky.social
@theclf.bsky.social
@slingshotaction.bsky.social
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
3 months ago
Thanks for standing with climate advocates
@markey.senate.gov
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
3 months ago
Clean Water Action joined allies at the State House to advocate for our priority outdoor air quality legislation. Great turnout! Tell the public health committee to support the Outdoor Air Quality bill! Take action:
act.cleanwater.org/page/177432/...
@enviroleaguema.bsky.social
@theclf.bsky.social
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Clean Water Action
3 months ago
URGENT ALERT! š¢ Tell EPA: Do not delay toxic coal plant compliance deadlines! We have 7 DAYS until this EPA comment period closes. Please visit the link below to make your voice heard today:
act.cleanwater.org/page/177494/...
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Submit Comments Today and Tell EPA: Do Not to Delay Toxic Coal Plant Compliance Deadlines!
Make your voice heard. Comments are being accepted now @ regulations.gov to urge Administrator Zeldin not to delay the compliance deadlines for the Legacy Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Surface Impou...
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
3 months ago
ššš Yes! It's past time to protect Massachusetts kids from toxic chemicals! Thank you
@jocomerford.bsky.social
for standing with Clean Water Action, the Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow, and our coalition partners to fight for children's health!
www.masslive.com/opinion/2025...
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Massachusetts must join states protecting children from toxic chemicals (Viewpoint)
Far too many everyday items ā toys, clothes, pajamas, diapers and personal care products ā contain chemicals known to cause lasting harm.
https://www.masslive.com/opinion/2025/09/massachusetts-must-join-states-protecting-children-from-toxic-chemicals-viewpoint.html
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Clean Water Action Rhode Island
5 months ago
INTERN SPOTLIGHT! Our
@rethinkdisposable.bsky.social
interns in New England designed some posters and graphics to spread the word about
#PlasticFreeJuly
! They're also in the field supporting zero waste events this summer, including a triathlon! Thank you! (Love this tip: BYO dining ware to a BBQ!)
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
5 months ago
This map shows what reuse in action really looks like. Restaurants, schools, and cities are already making the switch. See whoās on the map:
#PlasticFreeJuly
#ReThinkDisposable
cleanwater.org/rethink-disposable-map
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ReThink Disposable - Participant Map
These businesses have partnered with ReThink Disposable to reduce waste by switching from single-use foodware items to sustainable alternatives. Stop by and show your support!
https://cleanwater.org/rethink-disposable-map
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Clean Water Action
5 months ago
NEW ENGLAND! š¢ We are so excited to announce our
#NewEnglandCurrents
Summer Newsletter drop. š š Check out all of the incredible work our team in CT, MA, and RI are doing in our latest Clean Water Currents Newsletter. š
#SummerReading
#News
#CleanWaterNews
cleanwater.org/publications...
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New England Currents | Summer 2025
In this Issue: New England States Sticking to Bans on Toxic āForever Chemicalsā in Pans; Plastic-Free July Update:āØReThink Gains Ground in Cafeterias; CT Team Scores Big Legislative Wins in 2025; Hono...
https://cleanwater.org/publications/new-england-currents-summer-2025
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Clean Water Action
6 months ago
The budget bill may have passed, but there's still more we can do: The PERMIT Act is coming up soon, and it has so many giveaways to polluters we're calling it the "Permission to Pollute" Act. It guts the Clean Water Act, weakens pollution safeguards, and puts our water AND our health at risk.
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
6 months ago
Amara Strande died fighting to protect her community from toxic
#PFAS
. The MN law named in her honor will eliminate the manufacture and sale of nonessential PFAS products by 2032. Let's get PFAS out of products in MA next.
#mapoli
@juliancyr.bsky.social
www.cbsnews.com/news/pfas-mi...
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She fought to ban PFAS while dying of cancer. Now Minnesota has the nation's strictest law.
"Amara's Law" will reduce, then eliminate, the manufacture and sale of nonessential PFAS products by 2032.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pfas-minnesota-forever-chemicals/
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Clean Water Action
6 months ago
Our very own Bethany Dickerson shares her thoughts on Queer Environmentalism: "The environmental movementās goal of building a safe, sustainable, and more inclusive world for all can only be strengthened by including Queer activistsā voices at the table and paying attention to intersectionality."
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
6 months ago
GOOD NEWS Monday! Great column from Darcy DuMont of Zero Waste Amherst highlighting the steps local communities are taking to tackle single-use disposable waste and plastics, and highlighting our ReThink Disposable campaign!
www.gazettenet.com/Columnist-Du...
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Local and Green:Ā Itās time for reusable take-out containers
Though much could be said about the Trump administrationās retreat from climate action and the disappearance of funding to state and local governments, there is still a lot we can do on a local level ...
https://www.gazettenet.com/Columnist-Dumont-61956083
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Clean Water Action Rhode Island
6 months ago
Juneteenth is more than a date. It's a reminder that freedom is not just declared, itās demanded. Itās earned, fought for, held onto. While this day honors the past, it also brings into focus the present: the rights still at risk, the voices still unheard.
cleanwater.org/2025/06/18/j...
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Juneteenth and the Ongoing Struggle for Environmental Equity
Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate with Clean Water Action as we continue to fight for Environmental Justice today and every day.
https://cleanwater.org/2025/06/18/juneteenth-and-ongoing-struggle-environmental-equity
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
7 months ago
Counting down until our annual celebration by highighting our awardees! Sara not only excels at motivating people to take action and support Clean Water's campaigns, she is also training the next cohort of organizers! The Fun is in the Fight! Learn more and grab tickets:
cleanwater.org/ma-spring
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Clean Water Action Massachusetts
7 months ago
Oh hi there Bluesky! We are throwing a party for the movement next week. Join activists, elected allies, and friends June 12th at the Charles River Museum for a fun night out, and help us honor our 2025 Environmental Champs!
act.cleanwater.org/page/169347/...
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The Fun is in the Fight! - Clean Water Action's Annual Celebration in Massachusetts
The fun is in the fight! And the joy? That is in the community of people we fight alongside. Join us June 12th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm for Clean Waterās annual celebration! This yearās event returns to th...
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