As we celebrate the importance of clean water, and count down to the U.S. Clean Water Act’s 50th anniversary in October, we’re excited to officially roll out our ACT50 initiative to rally the nation in support of this bedrock environmental law and to inspire worldwide ACTION for clean water.
Although we’ve had much success, many waterways are still being impaired by pollution. From your hometown, to communities around the globe, water is being threatened by poor policy and planning. A fully enforced and strong Clean Water Act will reflect governments' need to lead and the importance of engagement on all levels, in every part of the world.
That’s why we chose today to roll out our NEW dynamic ACT50 website, where you can learn more, help us stop threats to our waterways, find local events, and so much more!
We don’t always see the problems until they rise to the surface. That’s why we must unite our voices and work together for sustainable solutions.
Before the Clean Water Act was passed in 1972, U.S. waters were severely contaminated by sewage, trash, oil, and toxic industrial pollution.
Today, the Act has dramatically reduced pollution and improved water quality, but progress is threatened by deregulation, lack of enforcement, and other serious problems. This statute turns 50 in October — and we’re raising every voice we can to RESTORE this vital law! Help us make the Clean Water Act a model of modern environmental stewardship.
