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U.S. protections for PFAS in drinking water are threatened by two White House proposals: one would repeal limits for four compounds, and the other would delay compliance for the highly toxic PFOA and PFOS.

Read our blog: tinyurl.com/4bwhms23
Sign the petition: tinyurl.com/hzksc2j7

04.03.2026 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy World Wildlife Day!

Healthy watersheds sustain us all, and clean water is a basic right for every living thing.

Thank you to our global movement of Waterkeepers and to our supporters for standing with us in the fight for clean water for all.

Visit waterkeeper.org.

#WorldWildLifeDay

03.03.2026 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Support Flamingo Chap Chap Auji-Kibos River Waterkeeper as their team competes in the New Africa Fund Challenge.

This campaign aims to support clean-ups, raise awareness, and promote long-term river protection. Help us restore Kisumu’s rivers by March 30.

tinyurl.com/kr5436kf

02.03.2026 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tijuana Waterkeeper, a program of Proyecto Fronterizo de EducaciΓ³n Ambiental, has been working since 1991 to protect the coastal and riparian ecosystems of the Tijuana River through community engagement, advocacy, and science-based action.

Donate: tinyurl.com/576jzxvv

26.02.2026 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this episode of "Equity In Every Drop", Laura Reinsborough, Ottawa Riverkeeper in Canada, joins us to discuss improving river access and reducing sewer overflows in Ottawa.

She also explores the idea of swimming in the river as a form of human "rewilding."

Listen here: lnkd.in/evd_uXty

19.02.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our latest β€œWho is Waterkeeper” features Raman Kant, Hindon River Waterkeeper and founder of Neer Foundation. From mapping rivers in India to winning international awards, Raman turns challenges into hope and shows that one person’s passion can have a global impact.

Read more: tinyurl.com/58pvtv2h

18.02.2026 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

17.02.2026 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Rescinding Endangerment Finding Hands Another Win to the Fossil Fuel IndustryΒ  – Waterkeeper

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...

12.02.2026 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re proud to partner on β€œCommon 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

11.02.2026 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Breaking news: Our very own β€œlegal 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

10.02.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

06.02.2026 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Toxic β€œforever 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

29.01.2026 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

28.01.2026 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

26.01.2026 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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

26.01.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

22.01.2026 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

21.01.2026 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill.πŸ’Έ

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

14.01.2026 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

09.01.2026 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

09.01.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

07.01.2026 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

06.01.2026 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€œforever chemicals” in South Carolina’s rivers.

Communities in #SouthCarolina deserve better.

Read the op-ed here: tinyurl.com/4sz5p94f

06.01.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

30.12.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

24.12.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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/

23.12.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New β€œEquity 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

18.12.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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/

18.12.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

17.12.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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/

16.12.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0