America’s Oldest Forests and Clean Drinking Water
Forests, especially old, undisturbed ones, not only contribute to replenishing our groundwater but also act as the first source of filtration for streams, ponds, and reservoirs.
Clean water
If we want a greener, healthier world we need to protect our rivers, lakes and streams.
Clean water is vital to ecosystems, to our health, and our quality of life. But too many of our rivers, lakes and streams are vulnerable to pollution. This pollution, along with outdated infrastructure – like lead pipes in our schools – puts our health at risk. We need to work together to protect our waters.
The Latest on Clean water
How cities are getting the lead out of school drinking water
Getting the lead out, 10 years after Flint
Updates
Two more states take action to limit lead in schools’ drinking water
Featured Resources
Pollution spills caused by hurricane season
Accidents Waiting to Happen: Factory Farms
Pollution in the path of Hurricane Milton in Florida
Accidents Waiting to Happen
The Latest
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RELEASE: Hurricane Milton flooded waterways, communities across Florida with 70M gallons of pollution
Florida Summer Plastic Pellet Patrol
Environment Florida is teaming up ocean enthusiasts to host 20+ plastic pellet patrols this summer.
Statement: EPA tells power plants to clean up their act
New rules will slash toxic pollution, improve health
Statement: White House launches new effort to protect clean water
Biden initiative would protect many wetlands and rivers from pollution
Statement: New rule will aid PFAS clean-ups
EPA lists two toxic PFAS chemicals under Superfund law