Dear Friend, |
| The future of clean water in the U.S. is at stake. |
| A federal district court in North Dakota just blocked the EPA's science-based rule revising the definition of "Waters of the United States." The ruling could strip protections from thousands of wetlands, streams, and interstate waters in 24 states. Last month, a judge ruled the same way in a case impacting Texas and Idaho, leaving 26 states without adequate clean water protections. |
| Earthjustice will use every legal tool available to fight back against this devastating ruling and protect the Clean Water Act. Friend, will you join us in this fight? |
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| This news came out just days before Earth Day — an annual event created to advocate for legal and regulatory mechanisms that protect our environment. While Earth Day has become a day of celebration, it is also a reminder that we must continue to fight for our planet. The threats to our environment and our health do not cease. |
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| Big industry groups and Republican attorney generals in the 26 states that challenged the EPA’s rule claim they want to gut the Clean Water Act so they can regulate their own water. But without having to abide by the Act’s standards, states can get away with polluting waterways or enforcing weak water regulations. |
| The rule that was just blocked has been essential to fend off coal mining, fracking and other reckless extraction — and without it, many communities are left without the tools they need to protect their health and the land and waters they rely on. |
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| The two court rulings will impact water protections in 26 states. (Map by Earthjustice) |
| This Earth Week, I hope you’ll join Earthjustice in fighting back. We can’t let polluters and extractive industries line their pockets while our communities suffer the consequences. Clean water is one of our most basic human rights — and together we can ensure that it's protected with the full power of the law. |
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In solidarity,
Earthjustice
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