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| Dear Friend, |
| The future of clean water in the U.S. is at stake. |
| In April: A federal district court in North Dakota blocked the EPA’s science-based rule defining the “Waters of the United States,” stripping protections from thousands of wetlands, streams, and interstate waters in 24 states. |
| In May: The Supreme Court, led by conservative justice Samuel Alito, issued a 5-4 decision in Sackett v. EPA bulldozing the Clean Water Act and the very premise of our bedrock environmental laws. |
| Now: Earthjustice is using every legal tool available to fight back against these devastating rulings and protect the Clean Water Act. But we are just eight days away from our fiscal year deadline on June 30, and still need to raise $134,000 to meet our budget goals. |
| Friend, will you join us in this fight by making your first donation to Earthjustice when we need it most? |
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| In a recent editorial for Slate, Earthjustice Senior Vice President of Programs Sam Sankar laid out the devastating consequences of Justice Alito’s decision in Sackett. |
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| Not only does the Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett pose an existential threat to clean water in this country by stripping protections for more than half the nation’s wetlands, it opens up new attacks against laws designed to protect the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the Earth we love. |
| Earthjustice is responding with a coordinated campaign to fight back: |
- Our legislative team will work with Congress to fix the Clean Water Act and press states to enact more powerful clean water protections.
- Our clean water team will work to strengthen EPA protection and enforcement, and we will pursue litigation if necessary.
- Attorneys at our 15 regional offices across the country will sue wherever appropriate to protect wetlands and other bodies of water endangered by recent rulings.
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| I’ve spent years working to protect wetlands, lakes, and the delicate ecosystems that depend on clean water to thrive. And yes, this is a devastating setback. But I have seen ecosystems recover from pollution and turn back into lush, thriving environments. I have seen communities fight back against toxic industries and secure their right to clean water. And I’ve seen the power of diligent legal work that step by step builds a better future for planet Earth. |
| Our ability to fight for our planet in court has always depended on you. Earthjustice’s 200+ attorneys represent our clients free of charge, so our litigation is 100% supported by charitable donations. |
| This year, we are in a challenging financial position, and we need to hit our $275,000 end-of-fiscal-year goal by June 30. Please make a donation to help us protect clean water and the environment we hold so dear, and our board will match it $2:$1. |
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In partnership,
Anna Sewell
Senior Attorney, Earthjustice
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