Past Clean Water Network Alerts and Fact Sheets 2002-2008

America's Most Endangered Rivers Announced Today
http://www.americanrivers.org/newsroom/press-releases/2009/nationalmer-press.html

American Rivers just released their annual Most Endangered Rivers report, which highlights threats to drinking water, flood protection and river health. (Apr 7, 2009)

WIN Letters to Conferees

Please find through the link provided below, the Water Infrastructure Network (WIN) Letter distributed yesterday to U.S. House and Senate Conferees on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This letter requests the inclusion of "a minimum of $6 B for the Clean Water SRF" in the final Conference Report, which the Clean Water Network supports. (Feb 11, 2009)

American Rivers Releases Report on Water Efficiency in the Southeast

Report reveals that water efficiency can save the Southeast over $700 million and provide new water supply for over one million residents. (Oct 22, 2008)

NRDC Releases New "Dead Zone" Report

New report shows that wetlands and streams in the Mississippi River Basin are at increased risk of pollution and destruction. (Oct 22, 2008)

New Report Helps Citizens Fight Stormwater Pollution in Their Communities

Washington, DC - Stormwater - that dirty, oily runoff from streets and parking lots that contaminates local streams -- is a leading cause of water pollution in Ohio and around the country. Today, American Rivers and Midwest Environmental Advocates released a new report, "Local Water Policy Innovation: A Road Map for Community Based Stormwater Solutions" to help citizens tackle this pervasive problem and ensure clean water in their communities. (Oct 16, 2008)

Groups to Challenge Feds’ Refusal to Limit Perchlorate in Drinking Water

Environmental advocates plan to sue the Unites States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its refusal to set limits for perchlorate in drinking water. Perchlorate, a primary ingredient in rocket fuel, munitions, and explosives, has been linked to thyroid problems in pregnant women, newborns and young children nationwide. (Oct 3, 2008)

Environment America Releases Seminal Report on Water Efficiency

Environment America just released a new report on water efficiency. The report shows that by using existing water-efficient technologies and practices in agriculture, homes, electricity production and business the six Southwestern states alone could save up to 1.86 trillion gallons of water per year. This is equivalent to the amount of water New Mexico and Nevada consume each year. The report is on-line in http://www.environmentamerica.org/reports (Sep 23, 2008)

Corps Reform Network Announces their 2008 Action Assistance Fund

The Corps Reform Network (CRN) recently put out an invitation to CRN Member Groups to submit applications for their Fall/Winter 2008 cycle of the CRN Action Assistance Fund. The deadline for this round of applications is Monday, November 17, 2008. Since many CRN groups are also CWN members, we want to spread the word. (Sep 23, 2008)

Green Infrastructure is...

Hal Sprague's presentation at CWN's July Mississippi River Basin Caucus. (Aug 1, 2008)

Action Alerts
(May 22, 2008)

Factsheets/ Guides/ Information Kits
(May 22, 2008)

Sign-On Letters
(May 21, 2008)

Position Letters
(May 21, 2008)

Newsletters
(May 21, 2008)

News and Events
(May 21, 2008)