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November 2021
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Support the Farm Systems Reform Act

For far too long, the U.S. industrial animal agriculture system has harmed farmers, workers, and communities and polluted our nation’s waterways with pathogens, excess nutrients, and harmful algal blooms. That is why we must take immediate action to reform the corporate-controlled industrial production system with the Farm Systems Reform Act. That is why we must take immediate action. Reach out to your Members of Congress to reform the corporate-controlled industrial production system with the Farm Systems Reform Act.

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Advocating Against Hydropower

As negotiators convened at COP26 to discuss emissions cuts and financing mechanisms, Waterkeeper Alliance joined 340 organizations from 78 countries in demanding that hydropower be excluded from UN climate finance mechanisms, citing dams’ grave human rights and climate impacts.

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Insurance Support for Fossil Fuels Undermines Climate Targets

The Insure Our Future coalition—of which Waterkeeper Alliance is a member—released its fifth annual scorecard on Insurance, Fossil Fuels, and Climate Change. The data shows that insurance companies' continued support for new oil and gas projects is incompatible with climate targets.

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** Our Work Continues
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Gulf of Mexico Fossil Fuels
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Despite promises, President Biden’s Department of Interior placed more than 80 million acres of the Gulf on the auction block for oil and gas development.

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Western U.S. Fossil Fuels
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The Bureau of Land Management announced February oil and gas lease sales in seven western states, with no protections or deferrals for climate mitigation.

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Rogue Riverkeeper
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Federal courts heard oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and Pacific Connector gas pipeline.


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New EPA Emission Rules
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The Environmental Protection Agency released a proposed Clean Air Act rule that will strengthen existing regulations, with the goal of significantly reducing harmful emissions from the oil and gas industry.

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** Who is Waterkeeper?
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The Bay of La Paz in Baja California, Mexico is a stunningly biodiverse body of water situated within the Gulf of California, and the namesake city is a vital economic hub. La Paz Waterkeeper Alberto “Beto” Guillén helps maintain a delicate balance of commercial activity on the watershed.

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Take Action to Restore NEPA

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) acts as a vital backstop to protect communities from uninformed decisions and unsafe environmental conditions. Unfortunately, federal NEPA regulations that had been in place for decades were weakened by the previous administration, leaving countless communities at increased risk to the dangers of pollution.

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Mountain of Change Clean Water Summit

On February 25, 2022, Waterkeeper Alliance will convene entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, authors, scientists, and other clean water warriors for our first-ever Mountain of Change Clean Water Summit. Inspiring speakers and purpose-driven workshops on Sustainable Food & Farming, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) & Impact Investing, Shopping with a Clean Water Heart, Clean Water Act Action, and more will get attendees thinking about how to integrate a clean water practice into the everyday. And you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy it from the comfort of your home!

As we plan the Mountain of Change Clean Water Summit Livestream—the first-ever of its kind for us!—we need your help. Please see below for details and a SHORT survey to help us plan more meaningful sessions!

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Your Gift Can Go Further

Do you have appreciated assets? If so, transferring them directly to Waterkeeper Alliance is a powerful way to maximize your end-of-year giving, for you and for clean water around the world. Learn more about this tax-savvy way to give and
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