THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE! The US EPA is threatening to roll back Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, taking states' and Tribes' power to protect their local waterways. Today is the last day to make your voices heard. Leave your comment today: tinyurl.com/ycx5k7k8

Today’s rollback of the Endangerment Finding hands another win to fossil fuel interests while putting public health at risk. Without this science-backed legal foundation, industries can increase greenhouse gas pollution without limits. Read more: waterkeeper.org/news/rescind...

We’re proud to partner on “Common Ground Redux,” the educational edition of the award-winning Common Ground Film. Now streaming on Amazon Prime and available for free, sharing farmers’, and educators’ stories of how regenerative agriculture can transform our systems. commongroundfilm.org

Breaking news: Our very own “legal hound” Dan Estrin talks about why watchdog groups matter, especially as EPA enforcement falls short. Bloomberg Law reports that organizations like Suncoast Waterkeeper carefully select high-impact cases to protect their communities. Article: tinyurl.com/28m2pbax

EPA plans to weaken Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, reducing states' and tribes' ability to stop water pollution. This change threatens drinking water and limits public voices. Don’t let the EPA put polluters’ profits ahead of clean water. Leave your comment today: tinyurl.com/ycx5k7k8

Toxic “forever chemicals” are polluting Detroit’s rivers.

 In a new op-ed, Detroit Riverkeeper Robert Burns exposes dangerously high #PFAS levels in the Rouge River and calls out efforts to roll back drinking water standards to benefit polluters. Read the op-ed: tinyurl.com/bdu6jdpr

Support Youth-Led River Protection in the Mekong Basin Mekong-Lanna Waterkeeper is working to protect a vital 97-kilometer stretch of the river from growing threats like dams, mining, and rapid development. Donate today to give the Mekong a voice for the future: tinyurl.com/3dwy6ree

When communities most affected are in the room, the conversation changes. Today in Dakar, Bargny Coast Waterkeeper and Senegal River Waterkeeper represented local voices at the preparatory session for the 2026 UN Water Conference.

The climate crisis is a water crisis. Today, as part of Sauver La Mer, Waterkeeper Alliance, Hann Baykeeper & Bargny Coast Waterkeeper released a white paper on offshore drilling in Senegal, calling on UN to center communities and prioritize action. Read the report: tinyurl.com/Senegal-Report

Now streaming! In this episode of 'Equity In Every Drop,' we sit down with Nabil Musa of Waterkeepers Iraq/Kurdistan. He shares his firsthand experiences navigating advocacy amid conflict. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: tinyurl.com/37f76fp5

Our latest Who Is Waterkeeper profile features Kenya Lake Victoria Waterkeeper Roniance Adhiambo. She is working to safeguard Africa’s largest lake and the millions of people who rely on it for their livelihoods. Learn more about Roni and how to support her impactful work: tinyurl.com/mscbkt44

Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill.💸 Waterkeeper Alliance and 7 Waterkeeper groups joined in a petition urging USDA to stop funding wasteful manure digesters that mainly benefit big factory farms. It’s time to cut waste & put tax dollars to better use. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3t39hfdx

PFAS contamination is a global human rights issue. Today, Waterkeeper Alliance submitted a comment to the UN Special Rapporteur, calling for urgent action on PFAS to protect water and public health, prevent exposure, and hold source polluters accountable. tinyurl.com/yc47u7d9

As the Trump administration plans to withdraw from 66 international organizations, challenges like water pollution and climate change do not stop at borders. Waterkeeper Alliance remains unwavering in our commitment to defend every community’s right to clean water. Read here: tinyurl.com/mr4bya78

Upper Potomac Riverkeeper Brent Walls recently joined The Weather Channel to explain what PFAS are, where they show up, and what it means for you. Watch, share, and follow us to support the fight for everyone’s right to clean water and a PFAS-free future: tinyurl.com/ywfyrmvk

CEO @marcyaggi’s article on toxic #foreverchemicals was named one of @Impakter’s Most-Read Stories of 2025. #PFAS are everywhere, but solutions exist. Read more: tinyurl.com/ypja6xd6 #CleanWater #WaterProtection #EnvironmentalJustice

ICYMI: Black-Sampit Riverkeeper Erin Donmoyer published an op-ed in Charleston's The Post and Courier calling out U.S. EPA for failing to act on the surge of “forever chemicals” in South Carolina’s rivers. Communities in #SouthCarolina deserve better. Read the op-ed here: tinyurl.com/4sz5p94f

The countdown is on! Only hours left to make your 2025 tax-deductible gift and protect clean water for all. Every drop, every action, every gift matters. Let’s finish strong. Donate Before Midnight on December 31: waterkeeper.org/donate/ #YearEndGiving #CleanWaterForAll #WaterkeeperAlliance

Happy Holidays from Waterkeeper Alliance! 

 Thank you for standing with us and Waterkeepers around the world to defend the right to clean water. 

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with peace, hope, and gratitude. Let's keep standing strong to protect the waters we love in the coming year!

Give the most meaningful gift this holiday season. The gift of clean water. Your donation helps Waterkeeper Alliance and our global network of Waterkeepers groups defend rivers, lakes, and coasts from pollution and destruction. Give the Gift of Clean Water: waterkeeper.org/donate/

New “Equity In Every Drop,” we're joined by Dr. Rosalia Arteaga, the former President of Ecuador, a Waterkeeper Alliance Global Ambassador, and a leading advocate for environmental education. She shares her work in local conservation ahead of the global Waterkeeper. Listen: tinyurl.com/mrxe29xe

EPA and USACEHQ have proposed a rule that would strip protection from more than 80 percent of U.S. wetlands, leaving them vulnerable to pollution. Waterkeeper Alliance and local groups are fighting to protect wetlands and clean water. Donate to help protect clean water: waterkeeper.org/donate/

Meet Elizabeth Ramirez, Cartagena Waterkeeper, whose dedication to wildlife and healthy communities inspires action to safeguard vital resources. Learn how her leadership is transforming Cartagena Bay and beyond: tinyurl.com/2d2yyk5v

Waterkeeper Alliance and local Waterkeeper groups on six continents defend the right to clean water by testing, educating, and holding polluters accountable. Your support makes this work possible. Support now: waterkeeper.org/donate/

JUSTICE FOR PFAS VICTIMS! Congresswoman Dean and Senator Gillibrand have reintroduced the PFAS Accountability Act. Endorsed by Waterkeeper Alliance, this is a major victory in our mission to stop polluters and protect communities from "forever chemicals." Learn more here: waterkeeper.org/pfas

Check out our latest blogs recapping our recent regional summits. From cross-border collaboration in Oaxaca to strategy sharing in Pittsburgh, both Summits showed what’s possible when Waterkeepers show up for their communities. Read here: tinyurl.com/3wpapcp5 tinyurl.com/3k3xfj7n

80% of U.S. Wetlands at Risk EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are proposing to remove critical protections for millions of wetlands across the United States. Waterkeeper Alliance is fighting back and standing up so polluters don’t have the final say. Read our blog: tinyurl.com/zk9m4k9x

Because of you, Waterkeeper Alliance is taking on polluters and winning. Together, we’re protecting communities, strengthening laws, and training local Waterkeeper groups around the world. Help us finish the year strong for clean water. Give Now: waterkeeper.org/donate/ #ProtectWhatYouLove

Protect Our Wildlife! New Trump administration rules threaten the Endangered Species Act by removing automatic protections and allowing habitat destruction for development, risking the survival of many species. We have until December 22nd to speak up! Take Action Now: tinyurl.com/7jwxu2ej

Our long-time partnership with HSBC is helping Waterkeeper groups across the U.S. turn community action into measurable impact. We’re grateful to HSBC for supporting our global movement. Read more: tinyurl.com/46nvefyn Photo credits: HSBC/Billion Oyster Project, Miami Waterkeeper, LA Waterkeeper

Every River Needs a Waterkeeper. Today is #GivingTuesday. Give a gift and stand with us for clean water in every community. Help us reach our $50,000 goal in 24 hours to accelerate legal fights, community science, and grassroots action in 2026. waterkeeper.org/donate/ #GivingTuesday2025

EPA just approved two pesticides containing toxic #foreverchemicals (#PFAS) linked to cancer, reproductive harm, & water contamination. These approvals directly threaten our crops and drinking water. Join the fight: waterkeeper.org/donate Read our latest to learn more: tinyurl.com/mpbphmd4

We honor your generosity and the tireless dedication of Waterkeeper groups worldwide, who fight every day protect everyone’s right to clean water. Here’s to a season of hope for a cleaner, healthier future for our planet. Give the gift of clean water. waterkeeper.org/donate/

Our latest blog highlights key moments from our 2025 Asia Regional Summit in Hangzhou, where Waterkeepers groups met in Hangzhou to share strategies, build stronger partnerships, and take a deep dive into community-driven solutions for water protection. Read our blog! tinyurl.com/zk64dr5u

In this episode of “Equity In Every Drop,” we chat with Dr. Michelle Ryan of Hawkesbury-Nepean Waterkeeper in Australia to discuss how the enigmatic platypus informs her work protecting waterways. Listen here: waterkeeper.org/equity-in-ev...

Thank you to U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Patty Murray for leading the charge to keep U.S. service members and families in communities near military bases safe from toxic #PFAS pollution. Read Senator Gillibrand’s and Senator Murray's letters: tinyurl.com/mru4y9h7 tinyurl.com/4te2kssb

Waterkeeper Alliance and Waterkeeper groups are pushing for strong #PFAS protections. Today, the U.S. Senate held a hearing on PFAS cleanup. @EPA @leezeldin communities deserve clear, enforceable standards to know what’s safe. Read our letter: tinyurl.com/4wcdtbak

Our latest "Who is Waterkeeper" showcases the stunning work of Hawkesbury-Nepean Waterkeeper, Dr. Michelle Ryan, dedicated to ensuring the survival of the Hawkesbury-Nepean River. tinyurl.com/yc84t95z Platypus research revealed! Tune in tomorrow for a new "Equity In Every Drop" Episode!

New Regional Summit Blog Post! Hosted by the Hawkesbury-Nepean Waterkeeper, the summit focused on collective action, and building regional strategies, culminating in a reflective canoe excursion. Stay tuned for our upcoming regional summit blogs. Read the full post: tinyurl.com/4k85evbt

EPA's new draft rule further narrows “waters of the U.S.,” stripping protections from rivers, streams, wetlands, and drinking water. After last year’s Supreme Court rollback, this move puts communities, wildlife, and clean water at even greater risk. Read Statement: tinyurl.com/mpjykn93 #WOTUS

Waterkeeper Alliance joined nearly 20 Latin American Waterkeepers, demanding stronger, fairer climate action by 2030 at #COP30 in Belém, Brazil (Nov 10-21). COP30 must be a turning point where water and life take priority. Read the official declaration: tinyurl.com/33eudwse

#COP30 is officially underway in Belém! Waterkeepers from around the world are pushing for a strong #fossilfueltreaty and an end to false climate solutions like hydropower. ACT NOW: Sign the petition to exclude hydro dams from carbon offsets: tinyurl.com/2vrcvfn7 #KeepRiversFree #ClimateAction

Congrats to @IndianaMBB on the win! Respect to @MarquetteMBB for a great game. Huge thanks to everyone who supported, and a special shout-out to our sponsors: @MorganStanley & @RolandBerger for their game suite support! Learn how you can protect your local waterways: waterkeeper.org

The Waterkeeper Alliance Invitational is just two days away! With over 8 million tons of plastic polluting our oceans annually, arenas like the United Center are taking action by replacing 600,000 single-use plastic bottles with refill stations. Event details: tinyurl.com/h97s27fk

Congrats to MountainTrue — including Broad Riverkeeper, French Broad Riverkeeper, Green Riverkeeper, Watauga Riverkeeper, and Upper New Riverkeeper — for leading a massive $10 million post-#HurricaneHelene river cleanup in hard-hit #NorthCarolina communities. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4sjdb6aj

Asia Regional Summit! This week in Hangzhou, Waterkeepers from China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia united to tackle clean water challenges. Set at the National Water Museum, the Summit emphasized local leadership, youth engagement, and innovation in water protection.

Thank you to the 26 Waterkeeper groups who joined our Virtual Advocacy Week to educate Congress on our PFAS monitoring project. From Washington to Florida, Waterkeepers have informed officials about the risks of "forever chemicals" in our waters. Visit our PFAS webpage: waterkeeper.org/pfas

Give Your Support! Futaleufú Riverkeeper protects Patagonia's rivers and empowers local communities. We monitor water, promote sustainable development, and engage with the community. Your donation helps keep the Futaleufú watershed clean for the future. Donate today: tinyurl.com/2h89br52

IMPORTANT REMINDER! EPA is proposing a FIVE-YEAR delay for regulating the discharge of millions of pounds of harmful substances from coal power plants. There's still time to tell EPA to end toxic coal pollution. Take action today: tinyurl.com/3eprrf7s Photo Credit: Braeson Holland

At the IUCN World Conservation Congress, fossil fuels were deemed a threat to nature, with over 80% of governments and 95% of NGOs backing Motion 042. This sets the stage for COP30 in Belém and the upcoming International Conference for Phasing Out Fossil Fuels. #IUCN #COP30 #fossilfueltreaty