Waterkeeper Urges EPA to Quickly Address Widespread PFAS Contamination
Waterkeeper Alliance sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the agency to take up the recommendations outlined in our report on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in American waterways.
Waterkeeper Alliance Holds “Fly-Over” in North Carolina to Get Closer Look at CAFO Crisis
In partnership with South Wings, and accompanied by a half dozen other local representatives, Waterkeeper Alliance and local Waterkeepers conducted a fly-over of Duplin County, North Carolina for a bird’s eye view of the factory farm crisis.
Waterkeeper Alliance, an advocacy organization of more than 300 community-based Waterkeeper groups worldwide, maintains that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, which defines all waters that fall under U.S. federal jurisdiction, requires a broad definition under the Clean Water Act.
Futaleufú Riverkeeper Advocates for Water Reserve Designation
This year Futaleufú Riverkeeper celebrated ten years working to protect the Futaleufú River. It’s been a long journey of ups and downs since we began with the clear mission of impeding the construction of dams on the Futaleufú River. Today we can say that this threat has diminished almost completely.
Bahia de Banderas Waterkeeper Takes an Innovative Approach to Litter and Poverty
Bahia de Banderas Waterkeeper, an affiliate of Waterkeeper Alliance based in Mexico, has introduced a Trash4Tokens program, which is a Preventative campaign, protecting our ocean encouraging community members to become more invested in their local ecosystems, while bringing health, value and pride to the community.
“I have traveled all around the world. I have been in a lot of the world’s most beautiful rivers and waters. But this is a very special place. It gets into your DNA, it gets into your spirit.
John Peach has been the Upper St Lawrence Riverkeeper since 2018, but his love for the river goes much further back. He is working to keep the river safe from oil spills, over development, PFAS, and lots more.
