Waterkeeper Alliance

For decades, the U.S. Clean Water Act has helped reduce pollution in rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands by setting clear rules and holding polluters accountable. Recent rollbacks threaten that progress, putting millions of acres of wetlands, thousands of miles of streams, and many of our drinking water sources at risk. States can step in to help fill the gap. Waterkeeper Alliance and @WaterLawyers have released a practical guide for how states can strengthen protections after the Supreme Court’s Sackett decision narrowed federal protections. Learn more about what is possible for clean water: waterkeeper.org/protecting-cle…

The video speaks for itself. These tiny pellets may look harmless, but they are not. Last Saturday, @SABWaterkeeper collected over 715,000 plastic pellets near a Dow Chemical facility in just 10 minutes. That’s only a fraction of what’s out there. At the start of the International Pellet Count, 600 volunteers across 114 sites in the U.S. and four other countries collected a total of 731,552 plastic pellets. Think about that. And then think about how much is still in our water and environment. This is why data matters. It helps build the case for accountability through advocacy, policy, and litigation. Diane knows that better than most. She’s a Texas mom who got fed up, fought back, and won the largest U.S. Clean Water Act settlement against the plastics industry. And she did it with data like what we’re collecting throughout May. This is what real change takes. People, persistence, and proof. You can be part of it. Read our release to learn more about the collective fight to end plastic pollution. And most importantly, sign up for a pellet count and report what you find. Diane is still fighting back. You can too. linktr.ee/waterkeeperall…

Want to be a @Waterkeeper Waterkeeper? Want to work w/two other super cool Waterkeepers (me and @NBRiverkeeper)? @SaveTheBayRI has an opening as our South County Coastkeeper, being an advocate for the waters of the south coast of RI. savebay.org/job-opening-so…

We are the 2nd @Waterkeeper organization to grow to 2,000+ on TikTok, after Chattahoochee Riverkeeper which has 8,000+. Our TikTok is growing fast, please subscribe: @tennesseeriverkeeper" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tiktok.com/@tennesseerive…

Celebrating John Kinney’s 20th Year at Black Warrior Riverkeeper with an award from the Alabama Public Service Training Initiative: blackwarriorriver.org/year-20-for-jo…

What if the smallest plastics tell the biggest story? Starting May 2, people worldwide will search for hidden plastic pellets, or nurdles, in rivers, lakes, and beaches. Last year, @SABWaterkeeper collected 18,348 pellets in 10 minutes—just scratching the surface. Join Waterkeeper Alliance and partners for the International Plastic Pellet Count—a global month of action with 25+ groups and volunteers in six countries confronting plastic pollution. Find details, get involved, and spread the word. Happy hunting! waterkeeper.org/international-…

Victory in the House! The U.S. House of Representatives removed the worst anti–clean water provisions from the 2026 Farm Bill, rejecting efforts to shield pesticide companies. This win happened because people spoke up and sent thousands of messages to Congress. But the fight isn’t over. The bill now goes to the Senate, and clean water remains at risk. Contact your senators to demand a Farm Bill that protects clean water for all. Take action now: tr.ee/2026_farm_bill

"Hellcat: The True Story of an Unreasonable Texan" spotlights @SABWaterkeeper Diane Wilson and her decades-long fight to protect her Texas bay from industrial pollution. It’s a powerful look at what persistent, community-driven advocacy can achieve. If you’re in the area, catch Hellcat at the @doc_lands Documentary Film Festival on May 2 in San Rafael, CA. Learn more and get tickets at tr.ee/Hfux5bdR2n

Waterkeepers at the First Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels! Bargny Coast Waterkeeper Daouda Gueye and Waterkeepers Bangladesh Sharif Jamil joined nations, NGOs, academics, Indigenous Peoples, and activists in Santa Marta to accelerate a just transition. With 50+ countries present, delegates are addressing key levers. Waterkeeper leaders are joining marches, workshops, and panels, reminding us that waterway safety is bound up with a transition away from fossil fuels.

NOW STREAMING! In this episode of "Equity In Every Drop", Millicent Olal-Muchilwa, North Basin Lake Victoria Waterkeeper in Kenya, joins us to discuss her journey as a human rights defender and the danger of speaking truth to power. She also explores how her children sparked her return to the front lines to turn local challenges into systemic opportunities for restoration. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: tr.ee/S_3xw1AXnI

Happy #EarthDay! Clean water is protected by people who show up every day. Communities are facing plastics, PFAS, and polluted waterways right now—and they shouldn’t have to face it alone. That’s where Waterkeeper Alliance comes in. And where you do, too. Today, your gift can go twice as far to help defend clean water for all. Thanks for standing with us! Support this work: waterkeeper.org/earth-day/ #EarthDay #EarthDay2026 #GiveBack #Donate #Charity #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #DoGood #GiveForGood #CleanWater #WaterIsLife

Clean water is worth fighting for. We’re proud to be in CharityWatch’s 2026 Earth Day guide for high-impact environmental work. From plastics to PFAS, Waterkeeper Alliance stands with communities to stop pollution and protect the waters we rely on. Your gift doubles our impact in defending the right to clean water. Give today: waterkeeper.org/earth-day/ #EarthDay #CleanWater #WaterIsLife

Attending @420fest? Clean water starts here. Every @sweetwaterbrew sold = $1 for clean water for people and the planet. Stop by our booth with @CRKeeper, take the #cleanwaterpromise, snap a photo, and grab some swag. #CleanWaterForAll #EveryDropCounts

We’re thrilled to partner with @sweetwaterbrew at this weekend’s @420fest! For every beer sold, SweetWater will donate $1 to help protect clean water for people and the planet. Visit our activation area with @CRKeeper, take the #cleanwaterpromise, snap a photo, share it on social, grab a giveaway, and discover how you can help protect waterways worldwide. Swing by, say hi, support your local Waterkeeper, and be part of our global water movement! #CleanWaterForAll #EveryDropCounts

@EPA is adding microplastics, PFAS, and other toxins to its Contaminant Candidate List for drinking water. That sounds like progress. But is it when there’s no plan to regulate or reduce exposure? Seeing isn’t solving. Our latest blog breaks down why recognition alone doesn’t protect communities. Read more: tr.ee/E3EyWoESiy

BREAKING: @EPA is threatening to roll back protections for coal ash, one of the nation’s most toxic wastes, putting water and communities at risk. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead, and mercury. 91% of U.S. coal plants already pollute water above federal safety limits. Weaker safeguards mean more pollution and slower cleanup. Waterkeeper Alliance is reviewing the proposal with local Waterkeeper groups and will submit formal comments opposing it. If EPA fails to protect our water, we’ll see them in court. Read our full statement: tr.ee/coal_ash_rollb…

Cool event on Saturday in Birmingham!

The Great Lakes watershed is one of the most powerful forces on the planet—if only we centered our relationship around the water. What has the Asian carp threat taught us? @waterkeepermark/note/p-193572095?r=1w2090&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@waterkeeperma… @swimdrinkfish @biinaagami

Tell Philly Councilmembers NOT to renew contracts with the ReWorld Incinerator in Chester, and to vote YES on Bill #250768, the “Stop Trashing Our Air Act,” this Thursday at 10am, which would not renew contracts. delawareriverkeeper.org/support-the-ph… Article: audacy.com/kywnewsradio/n…

We enjoyed working with The Green Initiative at #UAB to remove 339.7 lbs of litter surrounding #ValleyCreek and historic @RickwoodField! Join our next events: blackwarriorriver.org/volunteer-news…