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Healthy Rivers in Agricultural Landscapes – River Network

WebRiver Network sees a huge need and opportunity to build partnerships with farmers and ranchers to improve the health of rivers, including those who have been excluded from …

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URL: https://www.rivernetwork.org/our-impact/our-priorities/healthy-resilient-rivers/agricultural-landscapes/

SB 5141 Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act – River Network

WebSigned into law on 5/17/2021, went into effect 7/25/2021, implementation timeline varies. The Act implements the recommendations of Washington’s Environmental Justice Task …

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State Action on Environmental Justice – River Network

WebExamples of State Policy. New Jersey: After several iterations of Executive Orders established EJ guidance and advisory councils, a landmark EJ law (S 232) became law …

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The Clean Water Act – River Network

WebThe Clean Water Act (CWA) is one of the most comprehensive environmental statutes in the United States. It seeks to protect both human health and ecological …

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice Resources for

WebThe Ethical Storyteller’s Academy, provides training and workshops focused on accessibility and inclusivity. Facilitation as a Practice for Equity, Inclusion, and Power …

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Deep Dive: PFAS – River Network

WebDeep Dive: PFAS. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of human-made chemicals. Often referred to as the “forever chemical,” PFAS do not breakdown …

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A Different Perspective on the Flint Water Crisis

WebThe crisis in Flint has become one of national interest, including quite a bit of attention during the Democratic Debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders …

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Moving Toward Water Equity & Affordability: Low Income …

WebCongress also took steps toward addressing water affordability with (for now) temporary funding for a low-income home water assistance program (LIHWAP) through …

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Brian Murphy – River Network

WebBorn and raised in the Spokane, Washington, Dr. Brian Murphy (he/his) now lives and works in Denver, Colorado, on Arapaho and Cheyenne lands. Brian joined River Network in …

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The Safe Drinking Water Act: 45 Years of Protection, But More …

WebThe Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the federal law that regulates drinking water provided by public water systems. Originally passed by Congress in 1974, …

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Read the Full Clean Water Act – River Network

WebRead the Full Clean Water Act. The Protection and Restoration Program focuses on the Clean Water Act because the Act truly embraces — in fact relies on — active citizen …

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Tools for Equitable Climate Resilience – River Network

WebCommunities across the United States are increasingly impacted by climate change and face growing problems like property damage, health concerns, and safety issues as a …

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Demanding Drainage Justice in Houston Through Evidence-Based …

WebPhoto courtesy WSR/NAC. Even while their research continues, NAC is actively advocating for #DrainageJustice, asking the City of Houston to increase its fiscal …

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Featured Advocate: Sandra (Sandy) Bihn, Lake Erie Waterkeeper

WebSandy Bihn (SB): I’m the Executive Director of Lake Erie Waterkeeper. We’ve been around since about 2005. We used to be the Western Basin of Lake Erie and we expanded to …

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Engaging Latino and Hispanic Communities: Best Practices for …

WebYet, recent surveys by Sierra Club and Green Latinos show that Latinos are environmentalists at heart. A majority (94%) of Latinos and Hispanics consider outdoor …

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Drinking Water Guide – In Spanish! – River Network

WebWith the support of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, River Network developed our Drinking Water Guide to serve as a resource for groups seeking to …

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Local Knowledge: The Key to Restoring Proctor Creek

WebWhat was once a community jewel is now a threat to the public health of surrounding communities. For Proctor Creek, local community knowledge is the key to …

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Funding Water Infrastructure in Your Community with American …

WebRiver Network Clean Water Fellow, Erin Kanzig contributed to this blog. As part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic, Congress passed the American …

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