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Join us for a World Asthma Day Truck Count & Press Conference!

May 6, 2025 | Elizabeth, NJ

In honor of World Asthma Day, May 6, Clean Water Action is calling all advocates and local community members in Elizabeth to come learn about the connection between diesel truck pollution from NJ’s freight and goods movement industry and asthma.

Philadelphia Environmental Justice Summit 2025

April 28, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA

Clean Water Fund presents the second annual Philadelphia Environmental Justice Summit—an evening of powerful storytelling, community-building, and collaboration.

Black History Figures in the Freight & Goods Movement industry!

March 6, 2025 | By Tolani Taylor

Black History Month is every month here at Clean Water Action! To continue our celebration, please check out this special blog post which highlights a few extraordinary Black historical icons that made significant contributions in America’s freight and goods movement industry!

Image of Elijah McCoy & Frederick McKinley Jones-Wikimedia Pubic Domain

Celebrating Tolani Taylor: Black History Month Clean Water Champion

February 27, 2025 | By LaTrice Harrison

Black History Month is a time to celebrate Black excellence. During February, Clean Water Action will spotlight Water Champions leading the charge to ensure our mission to protect our water and our health is carried out. Whether on the front lines or behind the scenes, we are honored to salute those making a difference at Clean Water and in the community.

The Hidden Costs of Beauty: Understanding the Impacts of Toxic Products on Women of Color

February 26, 2025 | By X Braithwaite

Clean Water Action hosted The Hidden Costs of Beauty webinar to uncover the environmental and health impacts of beauty products marketed to Black women and other communities of color. This discussion brought together advocates, researchers, and community members to explore the intersections of beauty, health, and justice—and, more importantly, to chart a path forward.

graphic design for Clean Water Action's Hidden Costs of Beauty webinar

Celebrating Erik McCleary: Black History Month Clean Water Champion

February 13, 2025 | By LaTrice Harrison

Black History Month is a time to celebrate Black excellence. During February, Clean Water Action will spotlight Water Champions leading the charge to protect our water, environment, and health.