August edition of Livable Future Now, your monthly digital newsletter from Food & Water Watch.
Members Edition
August 2023
Breaking Research! Big Ag is Draining the Colorado River Dry
Our latest report from the Food & Water Research Team shows how big agribusiness is greedily guzzling billions of gallons of water in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin. So much so that water security for over 40 million people hangs in the balance. Learn more about how we're tackling this growing issue.
The Bureau of Reclamation is developing new guidelines to protect and distribute the vital Colorado River resource — water. We must ensure they prioritize communities over industrial agriculture that has been guzzling water, unchecked, for decades. Take action by submitting a comment.
The Newberry Township Board of Supervisors in Pennsylvania voted unanimously to reject a proposal to privatize their publicly owned sewer system that would have caused a massive spike in residential sewer rates.
Don't forget to mark your calendar for Food & Water Watch’s largest annual fundraising event, Against All Odds – a virtual event to come together and protect our planet. Legendary actor and activist Jane Fonda will be joining the program!
Bees are responsible for pollinating billions of dollars in food crops annually, but the use of the harmful pesticides are contributing to drastic bee die-offs. Despite the vital role bees play in sustaining our food supply, widespread use of bee-killing pesticides continue.
You’re invited to our August virtual webinar series, The Colorado River Basin & Water Security in the West, on August 16th. Learn more about the Colorado River water crisis and the solutions we need to address the root causes — big agribusiness.
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