A new report released today by Waterkeeper Alliance, in partnership with local Waterkeeper groups and the Hispanic Access Foundation, reveals that toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have contaminated 98% of tested U.S. waters, with elevated levels found at 95% of sampled sites downstream from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and 80% downstream from biosolids land […]| Waterkeeper
Cheikh Fadel Wade was born and raised in Bargny, Senegal, an idyllic and peaceful coastal community that traditionally relied on the once abundant fishing stocks. Bargny has a very large and once buccolic beach beloved by the community, where people gathered together, played sports, and enjoyed the area’s natural beauty. Many of Fadel’s fondest childhood memories […] The post Who Is Waterkeeper: Cheikh Fadel Wade, Bargny Coast Waterkeeper appeared first on Waterkeeper.| Waterkeeper
From September 9–12, 2025, Waterkeeper Alliance and Waterkeepers from six African nations gathered in Dakar, Sénégal, for the 2025 Africa Regional Summit. From Hann Bay to Lagos Lagoon, Waterkeepers shared urgent realities as well as bold and constructive solutions. Participants included Hann Baykeeper, Bargny Coast Waterkeeper, and Sénégal River Waterkeeper (Sénégal); Lake Victoria Waterkeeper (Kenya); […] The post Africa Regional Summit: Defending Waters and Communities Against th...| Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance and a coalition of conservation and community organizations have filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, challenging a federal court ruling that upheld an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule exempting animal factory farms from reporting hazardous air emissions. The groups argue that the rule unlawfully exempts […] The post Appeal Pushes for Transparency in Animal Agriculture Emissions appeared first on Waterkeeper.| Waterkeeper
We all know the feeling: you turn on the faucet, and nothing comes out. Maybe it’s a scheduled outage for a few hours, or perhaps a water main break. It’s an inconvenience, but for most of us, it’s temporary. Now imagine that uncertainty lasting for days or weeks, or becoming a constant part of life. […] The post What Water Insecurity Teaches Us About Disaster Preparedness appeared first on Waterkeeper.| Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance is calling on President Trump and Congress to hold the Department of Defense (DoD) accountable after a New York Times report revealed that the Pentagon has delayed cleanup of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at nearly 140 military installations across the country. Often called “forever chemicals,” these toxins have been detected […] The post Waterkeeper Alliance Condemns Pentagon for Delaying PFAS Cleanup at Military Bases appeared firs...| Waterkeeper
A new International Plastic Pellet Count report released by Waterkeeper Alliance, in partnership with 5Gyres, the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), and Environment America, reveals that an estimated 200,000 metric tons – or 10 trillion nurdles – make their way into our oceans every year. The result of our first International Plastic Pellet Count that […] The post New Report Quantifies Alarming Levels of Plastic Pellet Pollution in International Waterways, Highlights Need for Strong...| Waterkeeper
Ever since childhood, Tofazzal Sohel has been involved in his community, advocating for both his fellow members of the community, as well as their shared environment. Tofazzal grew up on the banks of the Khowai River. It was there that he developed a natural bond with the waterway. “The river shaped my childhood. It is […] The post Who Is Waterkeeper: Tofazzal Sohel, Khowai River Waterkeeper appeared first on Waterkeeper.| Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance joined a coalition of 10 environmental and public health organizations, including Cape Fear River Watch, in filing a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for abandoning critical regulations aimed at curbing water pollution from slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities. The petition, filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the […] The post Waterkeeper Alliance and Allies Sue EPA for Abandoning Slaughterhouse Water Pollution Rule...| Waterkeeper
This Action Will Leave Tens of Millions of Americans at Risk from Unsafe Drinking Water and Other Contamination Over the Labor Day weekend, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency will abandon its effort to modernize outdated and grossly inadequate water pollution control standards for slaughterhouses and rendering facilities. EPA misleadingly portrays […] The post Waterkeeper Alliance Condemns EPA’s Decision to Halt Rulemaking to Reduce W...| Waterkeeper
Is clean water a right for all or a privilege for some? The U.S. House of Representatives is getting ready to vote on the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898), a bill disguised as a beneficial infrastructure plan that could reverse decades of protections for our rivers, lakes, wetlands, and drinking water. It’s really a corporate giveaway. Instead […] The post Our Water Is NOT for Sale! appeared first on Waterkeeper.| Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance’s Advocacy Director, Jacki Esposito, Pure Farms, Pure Waters Campaign Manager, Patience Burke, and Pure Farms, Pure Waters Coordinator for North Carolina, Larry Baldwin, recently met with local Waterkeepers and community organizations to discuss the pervasive pollution caused by industrial animal agriculture, including Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), poultry farms, and slaughterhouses. The discussions […]| Waterkeeper
As the Nantucket Waterkeeper, RJ Turcotte faces many challenges—from balancing renewable energy and coastal erosion to local conservation efforts. Driven by a lifelong passion for the water, he’s navigating the complexities of environmental advocacy and protecting Nantucket’s fragile ecosystem.| Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance recently joined Utah Rivers Council in Park City, Utah, to announce and officially launch the Great Salt Lake Waterkeeper. This critical initiative underscores the urgent need to protect the largest remaining wetland ecosystem in the Western United States, a vital habitat for 10–12 million migratory birds spanning 338 species that travel from every […]| Waterkeeper
Today, the House and Senate introduced Congressional Review Act resolutions to eliminate a commonsense methane emissions fee targeting the largest industry emitters. Waterkeeper Alliance opposes these resolutions, emphasizing that the fee reduces waste, creates jobs, applies to less than 15% of sector emissions, and is avoidable through cost-effective technologies. These technologies not only create jobs […]| Waterkeeper
The Eastern hellbender, one of North America’s most ancient and fascinating creatures, is facing a serious crisis. Growing up to 2 feet long, these incredible salamanders have ruled the rocky river bottoms of the Eastern U.S. for 65 million years—but they’re now in danger. Hellbenders need clean, cold, flowing water to survive. Unfortunately, the impacts […]| Waterkeeper
Following the inauguration, President Trump issued executive orders that shield polluting industries and threaten clean water protections, environmental justice programs, and sensible energy policies. These actions undermine efforts to safeguard communities from pollution and compromise the clean water American families and businesses rely on, loosening restrictions on industrial pollution in our environment and waterways. The […]| Waterkeeper
In 2022, Riley Lewis accepted her dream job as the White Oak Waterkeeper in North Carolina, a position that allowed her to apply her education and experience in coastal and ocean policy to protect the region’s vital water systems. The path to this role wasn’t easy or expected. After earning a master’s degree in Coastal […]| Waterkeeper
Invisible, unbreakable, and unnatural, a class of manufactured organic chemicals linked to severe health impacts are now pervasive in our environment.| Waterkeeper
