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May 2020
The People Who Will Save The Planet. Environmentalist Pete Seeger once said, "The world is going to be saved by people who fight for their homes." We're proud to announce that Waterkeeper Alliance and the work of the Waterkeeper Warriors who embody Seegar's vision will be featured in the upcoming season of the award-winning television series Visionaries.
Supreme Court Win for Waterways. The EPA tried to create a destructive Clean Water Act loophole for point source discharges. After a victory decision in the U.S. Supreme Court, the loophole was struck down. Join Waterkeeper Alliance’s General Counsel, Daniel E. Estrin this Thursday at 2:30 EDT for a Facebook Live discussion about the ruling.
Support Local Farms During COVID-19: As grocery shopping has become a daunting experience, skip the store and buy directly from a local farm or farmer’s market to support families who prioritize protecting waterways through their business practices.
Atonement - A Tribute To Our Planet From Sasha Lazard. In celebration of the 50th Earth Day, acclaimed soprano Sasha Lazard released Atonement, a climate change protest anthem in collaboration with Waterkeeper Alliance.
The Source of the Amazon is at Risk

Two major dam projects are scheduled for Peru’s Marañón River, an essential tributary for the Amazon. Learn about what’s at stake for the biodiversity of the Amazon and the indigenous communities that depend on the Marañón River.

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COVID-19 Shows how Reckless Jordan Valley Annexation Would Be

At a time when cross border cooperation is critical for public health, an Israeli government policy for the annexation of parts of the West Bank territory threatens regional and national security. The area, in particular, the Jordan Valley is essential to the Palestinian economy and food security. Read more about the dangers the policy could pose.

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Stay Inside, Support Cook Inletkeeper and the Bears of Amakdedori

Looking for ways to support waterways during quarantine? Learn about Cook Inletkeeper and the battle against Pebble Mine in Alaska through the new film Pebble Redux - The Bears of Amakdedori. The film explores the threats the mine would have on the world’s best known brown bear habitat and how Alaskans are working to stop it.


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5 Clean Water Wins in the New York State Budget

New York State just had a major clean water win! Despite the health crisis, state legislators approved a $3 billion Restore Mother Nature Environmental bond to fund clean water infrastructure and support the Environmental Protection Fund, a permanent fracking ban.

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