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our wetlands and streams are at risk.
the president can do something about that.
Today, nearly 20 million acres of wetlands are at risk. Because they lack protection under the Clean Water Act, these vital parts of our water infrastructure are vulnerable to destruction by unaccountable polluters. The President has proposed to fix this problem and protect ALL of our wetlands. We support him and we need you to join us. Here's why:
- Wetlands protect us from floods – one acre of wetlands can hold 1 million gallons of floodwaters
- They provide critical habitat for fish and wildlife
- Wetlands provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and support local economies
The solution is simple: update the Clean Water Act to cover ALL wetlands. The President and the EPA have a plan to do that. We just need to make sure they know how much you support protections for our wetlands.
Help us continue our clean water progress and contact the President today!
A successful 2011
We were able to make exciting progress in protecting our water and our health in 2011. With you at our side, Clean Water Action is going to be even stronger in 2012.
2011, which was shaping up to be dominated by attacks on environmental programs, ended being the Year of the Clean Water Advocate. It’s amazing how hard you and other Clean Water Action members worked to protect water for ALL of us. With your support and advocacy we made a powerful statement in 2011.
From the Blog
By Lynn Thorp, National Programs Director
On the first day back after the New Year, with 2011 and all the resolution making behind us, I wondered what would be in store for our work in 2012. If yesterday’s Washington Post is any indication, maybe we’ll find a renewed understanding of the critical need to protect public health and natural resources.
On the front page, above the fold, we learned that our nation’s public water systems and waste water systems need to upgrade and replace our water infrastructure to the tune of over $300 billion.