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** Advocacy, Action, and Continued Commitment to Clean Water
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Since the new administration took office on January 20, Waterkeeper Alliance has been working to interpret and respond to a range of executive orders issued by the White House, as well as addressing changes brought by new leadership in Washington.
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responded ([link removed]) to the confirmation of former Congressman Lee Zeldin as the new Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, urging him to resist industry influence and prioritize clean water and public health. In line with these priorities, we also issued a statement opposing ([link removed]) Congressional Review Act resolutions aimed at repealing the commonsense Waste Emissions Charge under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program.
Additionally, we initiated a
Dive Into Democracy campaign ([link removed]) , advocating for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to officially list the Eastern Hellbender salamander— an important clean water sentinel — as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The deadline is today, February 11 — there’s still time to write ([link removed]) to the FWS now and urge them to finalize ESA protection to give these ancient salamanders the lifeline they need to survive!
Through these efforts and others, Waterkeeper Alliance continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to clean, accessible water. With a global network of more than 300 Waterkeeper groups, we are grounded in sound science and the belief that clean water is a fundamental right for all people. Moving forward, we will maintain and support an effective opposition strategy against attacks on clean water, environmental protections, and policies—both in the United States and around the world.
Waterkeeper Alliance joined the Utah Rivers Council, Bocas de Ceniza Waterkeeper, Guayllabamba Waterkeeper, La Paz Waterkeeper, and Tijuana Waterkeeper to officially launch ([link removed]) the Great Salt Lake Waterkeeper. The Great Salt Lake is the largest remaining wetland ecosystem in the Western United States, providing crucial habitat for 10–12 million migratory birds across 338 species that travel from every country in the Americas. Despite its ecological significance, the lake's survival is increasingly at risk due to upstream water diversions and the impacts of climate change, which are drastically reducing water flows. The launch event underscored the urgent need to protect this vital aquatic ecosystem, recognized for its international importance to both wildlife and the environment.
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** Series Two of Equity In Every Drop Focuses on Factory Farms
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Now streaming! Our latest episode of Equity In Every Drop features Buck Ryan, the Snake River Waterkeeper from Boise, Idaho. Buck discusses his crucial work in litigating against major polluters, the challenges of securing regulatory oversight, and the devastating ecological damage caused by unchecked agricultural pollutants. Listen here ([link removed]) or wherever you get your podcasts.
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** Welcoming A New Global Ambassador!
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We are honored to welcome Dr. Rosalía Arteaga as our newest Global Ambassador. As a former President and Constitutional Vice President of the Republic of Ecuador, as well as a passionate advocate for education and environmental protection, she has also served as the Secretary General of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization and as Vice Minister of Culture and Minister of Education.
Named Latin American Woman of the Year in 2020 and among the 100 most influential Latin Americans on Climate Change, Dr. Arteaga has received numerous accolades for her impact as an international environmental change-maker and serves as an expert on Amazonian issues. Nominated as a Global Ambassador by Guayllabamba Waterkeeper, Dr. Arteaga will help amplify the work of Waterkeeper groups in Latin America and beyond, supporting our shared mission to protect the fundamental right to clean water for communities around the world.
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** Who Is Waterkeeper: Riley Lewis, White Oak Waterkeeper
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Our latest Who Is Waterkeeper features Riley Lewis, the White Oak Waterkeeper in North Carolina. Riley’s journey to protecting the region’s rivers and coastal ecosystems wasn’t easy, but her passion for safeguarding clean water and advocating for sustainable development drives her work every day. Read more ([link removed]) about Riley’s story and her efforts to protect the waters she loves!
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