Clean Water Action believes strongly in Pennsylvanians' constitutional right to clean water and air. Clean Water Action is working to protect the health and environment of our communities from oil and gas operation's harmful impacts.
Failure to Enforce
Clean Water Action looked at how the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection did in 2011 for enforcing environmental rules on Marcellus Shale gas drilling companies.
Pennsylvania Currents - Spring | Summer 2016
In this issue: Cutting the gas industry's climate impact; Methane pollution; Lead in our water; Extreme energy production film festival; Fighting for better air and winning; Heavy Seas supports Clean Water; and more.
Pennsylvania Currents - Fall 2015
Is Philadelphia Prepared for an Oil Train Disaster?
Pennsylvanians remain concerned with dangerous oil trains, especially in Philadelphia, the largest recipient of Bakken crude oil in the nation. Two derailments have occurred in the city, including one that threatened the drinking water for 1.5 million people. Clean Water Action remains engaged in efforts to improve emergency management, educate residents, and implement stronger policies to protect health, communities and the environment.
Tell DEP to Control Methane from Existing Oil & Gas Operations
Email DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell and demand the strong controls for methane emissions from existing oil and gas operations.
