Clean Water Action Connecticut

08/06/2026

Huge thank you to the Community Foundation of Middlesex County for hosting the 2026 grant awardees at the Essex Steam Train! So many wonderful non-profits under one roof; it was great to meet so many dedicated people.

08/04/2026

We've had an incredible summer spending Thursday evenings providing reusable cups and water bottles for participants at the Cedar Lake Tri Series in Chester, CT, organized by the amazing team at the Valley Shore YMCA. Met so many amazing people at the lake!

Thanks to a generous grant from The Rockfall Foundation , we have purchased a filtered water-filling station that can be easily hooked up to any potable water spigot, encouraging reuse and preventing hundreds of single-use water bottles.

Next up, we will be bringing our zero-waste race set-up to the August 29th Killingworth 4k!

07/16/2026

When Clean Water Action members vote, the environment wins!

Clean water is on the ballot.

From PFAS "forever chemicals" to wetlands protections and lead-free drinking water, the decisions our elected leaders make have a direct impact on our health, our communities, and our future.

Make your voice heard. Take the and commit to holding politicians and polluters accountable at the ballot box.

💧 Sign the pledge today: https://act.cleanwater.org/page/158214/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=social

Together, we can build a future where our water is fishable, swimmable, and drinkable for everyone.

07/13/2026

This is the future of clean energy, and it's happening RIGHT NOW. Emma and Kerry are all of us when we learn of the amazing benefits provided by Northeast offshore wind farms. The numbers are jaw-dropping: 6,700+ new jobs created, 820,000+ homes and businesses powered, millions of tons of CO2 emissions prevented!

07/13/2026

Join the movement!

🌎 Stop trash before it starts.

This Plastic Free July, we're celebrating the growing impact of ReThink Disposable! By helping schools, businesses, parks, and communities switch from single-use foodware to reusable alternatives, we're reducing waste at the source.

Together, ReThink Disposable partners now prevent:

♻️ 28+ million single-use foodware items every year
🗑️ 277,390 pounds of waste annually
💰 Nearly $745,000 in annual cost savings

Every reusable choice helps protect our waterways and build healthier communities. Join the movement to rethink disposables and choose reuse whenever you can!

Read more: cleanwater.org/2026/07/07/stop-trash-it-starts-rethink-disposables-growing-impact

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from Clean Water Action! With 250 years under the United States' belt, it’s about time that we declare independence from fossil fuels and move towards a just, healthy clean energy future.

07/01/2026

This is GREAT. See what World Cup fans are saying about New England wind power!

06/23/2026

Love seeing a GOOD NEWS story!

Product testing reveals California and New York laws are successful in phasing out PFAS from textiles.

06/19/2026

This Juneteenth, we honor the generations who fought for freedom and recognize that the pursuit of justice continues. As we celebrate this important day, we are proud to share some of the ways Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are advancing environmental justice across the country, as well as the challenges we continue to face.

Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate with Clean Water Action as we continue to fight for Environmental Justice today and every day.

06/08/2026

🏳️‍🌈What an incredible event! Lots of laughs and splashes at Middletown Pride! Did you come to fill up your water bottle at our filling station, or try to hose down your unknowing friends? We are so happy to have provided free, cold, filtered water so everyone can stay hydrated and safe in the summer sun and heat. Do you know of an event that would like a free water-filling station? Reach out!
Thank you to The Rockfall Foundation and Community Foundation of Middlesex County for supporting our Zero Waste summer of fun and to the City of Middletown, for hosting us!