Protecting Water In Connecticut

Clean Water is working to ensure that small streams and wetlands are protected under the Clean Water Act’s pollution control programs. 

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Protecting Connecticut's Water

We're partnering with residents, environmental groups and policy makers across the state to assure that the state water plan currently under develo

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PFAS Contamination of Farmington River Highlights Need for State Action

The recent report of PFAS contamination of the Farmington River is serious and should be a wake-up call for state action. 

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Legislators and advocates call for water protections on World Water Day

Several bills this session address water-related issues

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From We All Live Downstream

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Connecticut Celebrates Clean Water Action's 50th Anniversary
Connecticut
August 16, 2022

On July 20th, members of the Clean Water Action community joined together to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary. 

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Working With Students to Protect Our Water
Connecticut
August 21, 2019

One of the best things about working for Clean Water Action is the opportunity to meet and work with so many wonderful people on a variety of issues that protect our water and reduce pollution. A highlight this year was working with students and teachers at the Connecticut River Academy to design and build a rain garden that will reduce stormwater runoff into the Connecticut River.

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We Won! Historic State Water Plan Passes in Connecticut
June 26, 2019

Clean Water Action celebrates the passage of the historic State Water Plan.

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