Introducing ACT50!

As the Clean Water Act turns 50, we’re calling on the federal government to fully implement this landmark piece of legislation and empower its success for the next 50 years and beyond.

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We are a Global Water Movement

We have a plan to protect clean water in communities around the world.

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Our Impact

We’re the largest and fastest growing nonprofit solely focused on clean water. We preserve and protect water by connecting local Waterkeeper groups worldwide.

2.6M Square Miles of Waterways
300+ Waterkeeper Groups
45+ Countries
1.1M Volunteers & Supporters Worldwide

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More than 350 local Waterkeeper groups, protecting water on six continents.

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Our Campaigns

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Clean and Safe Energy

Ending our reliance on dirty fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas.
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Clean Water Defense

Leading the global fight for strong environmental regulations.
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Pure Farms, Pure Waters

Battling pollution from industrial meat production.

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News & Updates

Clean And Safe Energy | News 05-19-2022
Legal Protests Target Biden’s Plans To Resume Oil, Gas Leasing on Public Lands

Fossil Fuel Expansion Undermines Biden’s Climate Goals, Campaign Promises Climate, conservation and community groups from across the country filed administrative...

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News 05-09-2022
Who Is Waterkeeper: Greg Remaud, NY/NJ Baykeeper

The NY/NJ Baykeeper is unlike most other Waterkeepers in that it doesn’t protect just one waterway. Rather it protects some of the many waterways that...

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News 05-06-2022
A River of Trees: Guarding Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin

The Atchafalaya Basin in Louisiana is a distributary of the Mississippi River. It contains the biggest wetland swamp and largest continuous wetland forest...

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