Waterkeeper Movement

Oceania Regional Summit: Establishing Collective Action to Defend and Protect Local Waterways


Over three days, from October 13 to 15, 2025, Waterkeepers from across Oceania gathered at Western Sydney University’s Hawkesbury campus to share knowledge,...

Latin American Waterkeepers Call for Stronger Climate Action at COP30


A coalition of Latin American Waterkeeper groups, with support from Waterkeeper Alliance, have submitted a new declaration (Spanish, English) and an open...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Cheikh Fadel Wade, Bargny Coast 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...

Africa Regional Summit: Defending Waters and Communities Against the Fossil Fuel Rush


From September 9–12, 2025, Waterkeeper Alliance and Waterkeepers from six African nations gathered in Dakar, Sénégal, for the 2025 Africa Regional...

New Report Quantifies Alarming Levels of Plastic Pellet Pollution in International Waterways, Highlights Need for Strong Global Plastic Treaty


A new International Plastic Pellet Count report released by Waterkeeper Alliance, in partnership with 5Gyres, the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG),...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Tofazzal Sohel, Khowai River 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...

Waterkeeper Alliance and Allies Sue EPA for Abandoning Slaughterhouse Water Pollution Rules


Waterkeeper Alliance joined a coalition of 10 environmental and public health organizations, including Cape Fear River Watch, in filing a federal lawsuit...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Godfrey Kitimbo, Kyoga Nile Waterkeeper


Godfrey Kitimbo is the Kyoga Nile Waterkeeper in Uganda. He was born and raised along the NIle River in Jinja, Uganda. His parents were raised nearby alongside...

Hudson Riverkeeper Clean-up Event


Waterkeeper Alliance recently took part in a community cleanup hosted by Hudson Riverkeeper, in partnership with Riverside Park Conservancy and HSBC. We...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Benjamin Ford, Miles-Wye Riverkeeper


Ben Ford has only been the Miles-Wye Riverkeeper in Maryland since 2023, but has spent most of his life exploring and enjoying the watershed. Ben grew...

Federal Judge Approves Intervention in Lawsuit Challenging Deficient Lake Erie Clean Up Plan


Waterkeeper Alliance, Lake Erie Waterkeeper, and Food & Water Watch have been approved to intervene in a federal lawsuit in Ohio District Court, Board...

Waterkeeper Alliance Secures Major Legal Win Requiring EPA to Reconsider Outdated Industrial Water Pollution Standards


In a late-breaking legal victory for clean water and frontline communities, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled today that the U.S. Environmental...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Dr Venkatesh Dutta, Gomti River Waterkeeper


Dr Venkatesh Dutta is the Gomti River Waterkeeper in India. He grew up surrounded by water, specifically the many ponds that dotted his hometown. Some...

Say No to Offshore Drilling!


The Trump administration recently announced their intention to expand offshore oil and gas drilling in U.S. waters. More offshore drilling will spell certain...

EPA’s Announcement on PFAS Contamination Poses More Questions than Answers


Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin recently announced upcoming “agency actions to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

International Plastic Pellet Count


The actions we take every day lead to lasting change.  Join our 2025 International Plastic Pellet Count on May 3 to help us track plastic pollution,...

Holding Elected Officials Accountable in the United States: 25 Years of Waterkeeper Alliance


At Waterkeeper Alliance, we recently marked a significant milestone, celebrating our 25th anniversary and a quarter-century of protecting the fundamental...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Dr. Catie Alves, South County Coastkeeper


Dr. Catie Alves is the South County Coastkeeper in Rhode Island. Some of Rhode Island’s most ecologically important and vital habitats exist on Rhode...

Futaleufú Riverkeeper and Chicas al Agua


Chicas al Agua was formed in 2019 by Futaleufú Riverkeeper. The completely free program is held every summer season in Futaleufú. It is led by an exclusively...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Nedup Tshering, WangChu Waterkeeper


At sixteen thousand feet, in the thin air of the high Himalayas, a stream forms from pristine glacial meltwater. As several streams converge into a river,...

The Urgent Need for Action: A Global Ambassador’s Perspective on the Water Crisis


Water scarcity is not a new issue for humanity. Throughout history, the extinction of various cultures, such as the ancient Rapa Nui, better known as Easter...

New Lawsuit Challenges Federal Failure to Regulate Dangerous Phosphate Mining Waste


Conservation, public health, and environmental justice organizations, including Waterkeeper Alliance, Bayou City Waterkeeper, and Waterkeepers Florida,...

WA Dept. of Ecology Ordered to Rewrite Industrial Dairy Permits to Increase Protections for Water and Public Health


In response to a challenge from community and conservation groups, including Waterkeeper Alliance and Puget Soundkeeper, the Washington State Pollution...

Who Is Waterkeeper: RJ Turcotte, Nantucket Waterkeeper


RJ Turcotte grew up obsessed with the water. He loved the ocean and pretty much anything that swam. He fostered that curiosity at the University of Rhode...

Launching the Great Salt Lake Waterkeeper: A Vital Step to Protect a Global Treasure


Waterkeeper Alliance recently joined Utah Rivers Council in Park City, Utah, to announce and officially launch the Great Salt Lake Waterkeeper. This critical...

Waterkeeper Alliance Responds to Lee Zeldin Confirmation as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency


Today, in response to the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of former Congressman Lee Zeldin as the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency,...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Riley Lewis, White Oak 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...

Waterkeeper Alliance Welcomes Former President and Constitutional Vice President of the Republic of Ecuador to Global Ambassador Program


Waterkeeper Alliance welcomes Dr. Rosalia Arteaga to its Global Ambassador Program, which works to support the organization’s mission to protect the...

Waterkeeper Alliance Applauds Historic Proposal to Protect the Eastern Hellbender Salamander


Waterkeeper Alliance today celebrates the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) historic proposal to list the Eastern hellbender salamander as an endangered...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Justinn Overton, Coosa Riverkeeper


Justinn Overton is the Coosa Riverkeeper in Alabama. The Coosa River is many things to her: an important part of her childhood memories, a driving force...