Waterkeeper Alliance

Our latest "Who Is Waterkeeper" features Ben Ford, Miles-Wye Riverkeeper! 🌊 A lifelong explorer, Ben dedicates his work to protecting the Miles & Wye Rivers from pollution. From helping farmers reduce runoff to advocating for better stormwater management, his efforts are driven…

Today, our Advocacy Director, Jacqueline Esposito, and Clean Water Defense Campaign Manager, Chelsea McDonald, attended the UN General Assembly's preparatory meeting, advocating for a fundamental right: clean water for everyone! Today's discussions centered on shaping the key…

Now streaming! In this latest episode of Equity In Every Drop, Great Salt Lake Waterkeeper Amy Wicks and @bocasdecenizawk Waterkeeper Liliana Guerrero discuss their collaborative efforts to protect critical wetlands and habitats that support 10 million migratory birds across the…

The next round of #PlasticsTreaty negotiations is about two weeks away! Waterkeeper Alliance and partners will be at #INC52 in Geneva to demand a Global Plastics Treaty that delivers real impact: protecting the environment, biodiversity, human health, and human rights. Swipe to…

Waterkeeper Alliance and partners have submitted comments strongly condemning the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposal to reissue its Nationwide Permit program. Proposed changes would allow the destruction of tens of thousands of acres of waterways and wetlands across the…

ACT NOW! 🚨The delegates at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee have let us down by not finalizing the strongest possible Global Plastics Treaty. We need a treaty that addresses and protects us from plastic pollution. Join us in eliminating plastic pollution for a…

Toxic chemicals like #PFAS and #microplastics are polluting our water. While the EPA debates PFAS protections, Congress is pushing H.R. 3898, the PERMIT Act, which would weaken clean water safeguards and benefit corporate polluters. We deserve better. Tag your…

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our dear friend and fellow Waterkeeper, Rodrigo De La O Guerrero, Maule Itata Coastkeeper in Chile. For over 16 years, he defended Chile’s rivers and coasts—standing up to polluters, inspiring allies, fighting for clean water and…

Exciting news! We're honored to be featured in Vanguard Charitable's "Why Giving Matters" report. This in-depth report highlights the long-term impact of recurring grants, drawing on years of data and insights from over 1,000 non-profits, including Waterkeeper Alliance, that…

Federal Judge Approved! ✅Waterkeeper Alliance, @LakeErieWater, and @foodandwater are now allowed to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging EPA’s approval of a flawed cleanup plan for western Lake Erie. Joined by the City of Toledo, Lucas County, and the Environmental Law…

#ICYMI: In our latest clip from this month’s episode of Equity In Every Drop, @PotomacRiver Brent Walls shares a hopeful message: the technology to clean up #PFAS and other toxic contamination exists, but we need the political will and funding to make it happen. A new bipartisan…

BREAKING NEWS! Congratulations to Puget Soundkeeper for their victory in the fight for clean water! The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the Port of Tacoma and SSA Terminals' attempt to avoid liability under the Clean Water Act after discharging toxic metals into Puget Sound. This…

#PFAS contamination is a public health failure. We need to stop #foreverchemicals at the tap and prevent further exposure before more communities pay the price. Right now, a bipartisan bill from Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA) would codify Ethe PA’s PFAS…

🚨 New report alert! Our findings from 19 states show that 98% of U.S. surface waters contain #PFAS—often above health guidelines, with no federal standards in sight. It's time to act against these toxic #ForeverChemicals and protect vulnerable communities. 🎧 Check out the…

🚨BREAKING: Our new report, released today with @HispanicAccess and U.S. Waterkeepers in 19 states, reveals a staggering reality: 98% of U.S. surface waters tested were contaminated with #PFAS. Yet no federal standards exist to limit public exposure. Instead of delaying and…

This past weekend the DRN talked to zoo-goers @phillyzoo about our very own Atlantic Sturgeon. Kids were invited to color on Atlantic sturgeon cards, which were then turned into necklaces for them to proudly wear around and share their new found knowledge of the sturgeon!

Mark your calendars! Tomorrow at 11am ET, we’re releasing a new report revealing the staggering scale of #PFAS contamination in U.S. waters. As a sneak peek, watch this clip of @PotomacRiver explaining the #PFAS cycle and how it moves through our environment and threatens our…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has sided with Waterkeeper Alliance in a major legal victory, requiring the @realEPAgov to reconsider outdated industrial water pollution standards. Read more: tinyurl.com/yephm4jc

Our latest Who Is Waterkeeper features Dr. Venkatesh Dutta, the Gomti River Waterkeeper. A passionate advocate for the 960-kilometer Gomti River, he has fought against pollution and neglect, achieving significant victories, including the protection of a 100-meter floodplain.…