environmental justice

A Summer Summary: My Minnesota Clean Water Internship

August 14, 2023 | By Alex Perez

After interning at Clean Water Action, I have been able to learn so much and improve my understanding of how our organization works and fits in as a larger piece of the nonprofit world. By educating yourself about the surrounding community, inspiring care in not only you but those around you, can go the distance to make sure we are able to elevate everyone.

Map of California Groundwater Sustainability Basins and Stakeholder Engagement

Study Shows Vulnerable CA Communities Left Behind in Groundwater Sustainability Planning

July 19, 2023 | By Ngodoo Atume

For the past three years, Clean Water Action has played a leading role in assessing how groundwater sustainability plans submitted to the state of California are considering and protecting vulnerable communities dependent on groundwater as their source of drinking water. Key findings show that 63% of domestic users across the state are not protected by current sustainability plans.

Lessons Learned from D.C.

April 27, 2023 | By Tolani Taylor

During the month of March, I had the opportunity to attend the Moving Forward Network conference in Washington DC. The conference brought together a diverse and talented group of individuals and organizations committed to fighting for environmental justice and promoting sustainable communities.

Photo of the Moving Forward Conference Held in Washington DC 2023

Water Action Wednesday: Black History Month

February 28, 2023 | By Jennifer Schlicht

Environmental Justice is Racial Justice - and to learn where we need to go, we have to learn where we’ve been. Take #WaterActionWednesday time today to learn more about the history of the Environmental Justice movement and the systematic discrimination we need to continue to fight.

People Power – Realizing MLK’s Dream with Action

January 13, 2023 | By LaTrice Harrison

We believe that there is no greater way to show our gratitude than to continue to fuel Dr. King's dream with action – and that starts from within!

Martin Luther King greeting crowd in Washington DC.

In Recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day

October 28, 2022 | By Cindy Luppi

Today, Clean Water Action encourages friends, Clean Water Action members, and partners in communities across the country to join us in recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day.