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Stop Congress from Gutting Our Environmental Laws!
The U.S. Senate recently introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. This sounds like positive progress, but the measure hides dangerous pitfalls: if passed, this harmful bill would severely weaken longstanding protections under the Clean Water Act, Endangered…
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2026 Impact Report: Accountability in Action
Protecting clean water takes a movement of many willing to investigate pollution, challenge polluters, defend our communities, and keep showing up. During Waterkeeper Alliance’s 2021–2026 strategic plan, our global network collected 91,000 water samples, investigated 15,367…
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Who Is Waterkeeper: Ranjan Panda, Mahanadi River Waterkeeper
The Mahanadi River runs for over 500 miles from Central Eastern India, through the state of Odisha, and eventually out to the Bay of Bengal. The river gets its name from the Sanskrit words for great and river. The Mahanadi River historically faced massive flooding, but today…
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Dive Into Democracy: Defend the Endangered Species Act
Recent changes to the federal definition of “harm” within the Endangered Species Act have left countless species and their habitats vulnerable. Developers can now change a habitat without having to ensure that protected animals can still live there. This redefinition of “harm”…
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Who Is Waterkeeper: Erin Donmoyer, Black-Sampit Riverkeeper
Erin Donmoyer has been the Black-Sampit Riverkeeper in South Carolina since 2022. Her journey to this role, however, took thousands of miles. Erin grew up in South Carolina, but moved to Alaska as a kid. She would eventually attend Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, where…
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Del río a la comunidad: minga, arte y el espíritu del San Pedro
¿Qué significa unirse por un río? En la Conferencia Global de Waterkeeper Alliance de 2026 en Quito, Ecuador, los Waterkeepers encontraron una respuesta en la antigua tradición de la minga. Una minga (palabra kichwa) es un sistema de trabajo comunitario y colectivo muy arraigado…
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From the River to the Community: Minga, Art, and the Spirit of San Pedro
What Does it Mean to be United by a River? At the 2026 Waterkeeper Alliance Global Conference in Quito, Ecuador, Waterkeepers drew inspiration from an ancient tradition that offered a deeper understanding of their shared commitment to protecting water. A Kichwa word, minga…
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The 2026 Terry Backer Awards: Honoring the Spirit of Waterkeepers
At the 2026 Waterkeeper Alliance Global Conference in Quito, Ecuador, Waterkeepers gathered not only to learn from one another and strengthen the movement, but also to celebrate the people whose dedication has helped carry the work forward. One of the most meaningful moments of…
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From the Middle of the World: Reflections From the 2026 Waterkeeper Alliance Global Conference
For one unforgettable week, Waterkeepers from around the world gathered in Quito, Ecuador, for the 2026 Waterkeeper Alliance Global Conference. Hosted by Guayllabamba Waterkeeper Patricio Chambers and his family, the conference brought together people working every day to…
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Waterkeeper Alliance Condemns EPA Plan to Leave Most U.S. Waters Unprotected
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers have proposed further narrowing the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS), potentially eliminating Clean Water Act (CWA) protections for the majority of the nation’s waters. The supplemental…