Waterkeeper Movement

The Veins of the Earth, the Rivers of the Soul: The Journey of Espíritu de Río


“What happens in our bodies when a vein or artery is blocked? The same thing happens in cities when ravines are covered and rivers are polluted, since...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

More than 14,000 People Call on Dow to Stop Plastic Discharges


More than 14,000 people have signed a Waterkeeper Alliance petition urging Dow Inc. and its subsidiary, Union Carbide Corporation, to withdraw proposed...

Daniel Musota, Lake Victoria Waterkeeper Uganda


Daniel Musota is the Lake Victoria Waterkeeper in Uganda. Daniel grew up in Jinja Town, Uganda, where his home and family farms were just a stone’s...

Spanish-Language PFAS Report Expands Access for Frontline Communities


Waterkeeper Alliance, in partnership with Hispanic Access Foundation, released a Spanish-language version of the PFAS Phase II Report, expanding access...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Dean Naujoks, Potomac Riverkeeper


Potomac Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks has spent decades working to protect the environment. After graduating from North Carolina State University with a self-created...

Over a Million Nurdles Found in 2026 International Plastic Pellet Count


A new report from Waterkeeper Alliance and partners compiles and contextualizes findings from the second-annual International Plastic Pellet Count. Throughout...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Matt Pluta, Choptank Riverkeeper


Matt Pluta is the Choptank Riverkeeper in Maryland. As a kid, he loved playing in water, be it in creeks or the Great Lakes near Erie, PA. Matt went to...

Legal Victory Wins New Yorkers the Right to lnow When Raw Sewage is Spewing Into Their Waterways


A coalition of environmental groups — including Waterkeeper Alliance, Hudson Riverkeeper, Save the Sound, NY/NJ Baykeeper, Bronx Council for Environmental...

A Clear Path for The Bahamas: Stand Up to Oil and Protect Its Ocean Future


For years, Waterkeeper Alliance has worked alongside Waterkeepers Bahamas and the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation through the Our Islands...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Millicent Olal-Muchilwa, North Basin Lake Victoria Waterkeeper


Millicent Olal-Muchilwa credits her children as the reason she became North Basin Lake Victoria Waterkeeper. In 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, her...

Dow Site in Texas a Hotspot for Plastic Pellet Pollution


Early results from the second annual International Plastic Pellet Count show significant plastic pellet pollution at sites across the United States and...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Amy Wicks, Great Salt Lake Waterkeeper


The Great Salt Lake in Utah is one of the most iconic waterways in the world. It is part of the largest remaining wetland ecosystem in the Western United...

Court Victory Halts Harmful East Grand Lake Project in the Atchafalaya Basin


In a historic victory for Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin, Atchafalaya Basinkeeper and its partners, including Waterkeeper Alliance, have successfully...

Who Is Waterkeeper, Siri Lundström Älvräddarnas Waterkeeper


Siri Lundström is the Älvräddarnas Waterkeeper in Sweden. The word Älvräddarnas translates to “river savers” and underscores Siri’s lifelong...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Raman Kant, Hindon River Waterkeeper


Raman Kant grew up in Uttar Pradesh, India. Most of his family worked in agriculture, but when Raman was around 20 years old, he found within himself a...

Across Borders and Currents: Waterkeepers Unite to Strengthen Regional Action


Waterkeeper groups from across Europe and the Middle East gathered in London, United Kingdom, January 19–21, 2026 for the Europe/Middle East Regional...

New White Paper Exposes the Primary Corporate Beneficiaries of Senegal’s Offshore Oil and Gas Expansion


Today, Waterkeeper Alliance, in partnership with Senegalese Waterkeeper groups Hann Baykeeper and Bargny Coast Waterkeeper, released a new white paper,...

Waterkeeper Alliance, Partners Urge USDA to Limit Federal Support for Manure Digesters


Waterkeeper Alliance, together with seven Waterkeeper groups—Cape Fear Riverkeeper/Cape Fear River Watch, Kissimmee Waterkeeper, Milwaukee Riverkeeper,...

Waterkeeper Alliance Reinforces Commitment to Global Water Protection and Collaboration


This week, the Trump administration announced its plans to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations, including UN-Water and the United...

When Rivers Rise: Lessons from Hurricane Helene


When Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina in 2023, it caught everyone off guard with its ferocity. Record-breaking rainfall and sudden, deadly flooding...

Returning to the Source, Reconnecting as a Movement


From November 12 to 14, more than 100 Waterkeeper leaders from across the United States and Canada gathered in Pittsburgh for the 2025 North America Regional...

From Rivers to Rights: Strengthening Waterkeeper Networks Across Latin America


From November 4 to 7, Waterkeeper groups from across Latin America gathered in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico, for the 2025 Latin America Regional Summit. Host...

Poisoned Produce: EPA Approvals Threaten Public Health


EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin continues to put industry interests ahead of public health and the environment. His latest action is the approval of two pesticides...

Innovation, Collaboration, and Connection Define the 2025 Asia Regional Summit


Set against the shimmering backdrop of the National Water Museum of China in Hangzhou, Waterkeepers from China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand,...