Advocates gather in Springfield to protect Illinois waters
Wetlands and small streams need protections in the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling. Illinois can step up and fill the gap left by the federal government.
Rivers & lakes
Our country’s lakes, rivers and streams give life to ecosystems and people alike from coast to coast. Now it’s time we protect them as the life-giving resources they are.
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House committee approves bills to weaken clean water protections
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Clean water groups urge Congress to tackle microplastics
Alternative Spring Break Students Help Push for Okefenokee Protections
Meet the Wildlife of the Dolores River Canyonlands: River otter
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FAA action on PFAS has our spirits flying higher
In a win for safe drinking water, the FAA has given the OK for airports to use firefighting foam that does not contain PFAS.
Dam removal still an option as lower Snake River litigation settlement talks continue
Ongoing talks and Biden Administration engagement on creating recovery action plans for Columbia and Snake River Basin salmon is encouraging
Statement: House bill would restore Clean Water Act protections
More than 100 Members of Congress are backing new legislation to restore Clean Water Act protections to streams and wetlands.
FAA approves PFAS-free foam for airports
The announcement clears the way for civilian airports to stop using PFAS-laden firefighting foam, which has contaminated water at hundreds of sites across the country.
Victory for Nature: California sets bold conservation goal
The Golden State's lands and oceans will see stronger protections following the passage of a new land and coastal waters conservation goal.
