We All Live Downstream: A Clean Water Action Podcast Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:43 -0400 https://www.cleanwater.org/podcast en © 2026 We All Live Downstream: A Clean Water Action Podcast yes 2929773e-1ac4-5e9a-a917-f7acfb4919d4 Clean Water Action episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Clean Water Action https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9pjtyi1hkqw9p997j4ro3ghzlz4o?.jpg We All Live Downstream: A Clean Water Action Podcast https://www.cleanwater.org/podcast Climate Change & Sparking Change: Empowering Youth with Omesa Mokaya Climate Change & Sparking Change: Empowering Youth with Omesa Mokaya This episode features an interview with Omesa Mokaya who leads Clean Water Action’s Youth Action Collaborative in Massachusetts. Omesa grew up in the Kisii highlands in Western Kenya where he witnessed firsthand the devastating impacts of climate change and made it a personal mission to help communities adapt to and enhance their resilience towards those impacts. Omesa’s work with the Youth Action Collaborative aims to empower the next generation of environmental leaders by providing them with organizing skills. The program supports youth from Environmental Justice communities who are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation. www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> This episode features an interview with Omesa Mokaya who leads Clean Water Action’s Youth Action Collaborative in Massachusetts. Omesa grew up in the Kisii highlands in Western Kenya where he witnessed firsthand the devastating impacts of climate change and made it a personal mission to help communities adapt to and enhance their resilience towards those impacts. Omesa’s work with the Youth Action Collaborative aims to empower the next generation of environmental leaders by providing them with organizing skills. The program supports youth from Environmental Justice communities who are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation. www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-15936772 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2458 3 4 full false A Conversation About Water with Mari Copeny, 16-Year-Old Activist and Philanthropist A Conversation About Water with Mari Copeny, 16-Year-Old Activist and Philanthropist This podcast episode features the incredible youth activist and philanthropist Mari Copeny - aka Little Miss Flint - who is on the front lines of tackling America's water crisis head on and helping kids to embrace their power through equal opportunity. When the Flint Water Crisis began instead of feeling helpless Mari decided to use her voice to help her community and to fight for the kids in Flint. Since then, she has expanded her efforts to help communities across the nation dealing with toxic drinking water. In this very special episode, Clean Water Action's Michigan State Director Sean McBrearty joins We All Live Downstream host Jenny Vickers to talk about current water issues in Michigan. 

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]]> This podcast episode features the incredible youth activist and philanthropist Mari Copeny - aka Little Miss Flint - who is on the front lines of tackling America's water crisis head on and helping kids to embrace their power through equal opportunity. When the Flint Water Crisis began instead of feeling helpless Mari decided to use her voice to help her community and to fight for the kids in Flint. Since then, she has expanded her efforts to help communities across the nation dealing with toxic drinking water. In this very special episode, Clean Water Action's Michigan State Director Sean McBrearty joins We All Live Downstream host Jenny Vickers to talk about current water issues in Michigan. 

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-15158995 Wed, 29 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400 1967 3 3 full false Women Leading the Way – The Fight for Safer Products, Safer Chemicals, and a Healthier Future for All featuring Mia Davis and Cindy Luppi Women Leading the Way – The Fight for Safer Products, Safer Chemicals, and a Healthier Future for All featuring Mia Davis and Cindy Luppi In this podcast episode, Jenny Vickers interviews Mia Davis and Cindy Luppi, two environmental advocates working to keep toxic chemicals out of everyday products. They discuss their backgrounds in environmental activism and what drew them to this work. They also talk about their experiences working on the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the importance of transparency and disclosure in the beauty industry, and the need for safer alternatives to toxic chemicals. They also touch on the issue of PFAS contamination and the efforts to address it. Mia Davis shares her recent shift to working in sustainability issues for companies adopting environmental and ethical approaches, particularly in the pet food industry. They end the podcast with a call to action, encouraging people to vote with their dollars by supporting brands that prioritize safer ingredients and packaging, and to stay informed and engaged in the fight for a healthier and more just world.  www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> In this podcast episode, Jenny Vickers interviews Mia Davis and Cindy Luppi, two environmental advocates working to keep toxic chemicals out of everyday products. They discuss their backgrounds in environmental activism and what drew them to this work. They also talk about their experiences working on the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the importance of transparency and disclosure in the beauty industry, and the need for safer alternatives to toxic chemicals. They also touch on the issue of PFAS contamination and the efforts to address it. Mia Davis shares her recent shift to working in sustainability issues for companies adopting environmental and ethical approaches, particularly in the pet food industry. They end the podcast with a call to action, encouraging people to vote with their dollars by supporting brands that prioritize safer ingredients and packaging, and to stay informed and engaged in the fight for a healthier and more just world.  www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-14866283 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 3060 3 2 full false Celebrating Black History Month with Rev. Vernon K. Walker Celebrating Black History Month with Rev. Vernon K. Walker In recognition of Black History Month, we are featuring the stories of Black leaders in the environmental movement. Today, we chat with Reverend Vernon K. Walker, MA Climate Justice Program Director at Clean Water Action. Reverend Walker has over a decade of social justice organizing experience in the Boston area with a focus on the intersections of racial and climate justice. Rev. Walker currently is a graduate student at Tufts University pursuing a Master's in Public Policy degree with a focus on environmental justice. He is an alumnus of Boston University where he earned his first master degree in Theological Studies. www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> In recognition of Black History Month, we are featuring the stories of Black leaders in the environmental movement. Today, we chat with Reverend Vernon K. Walker, MA Climate Justice Program Director at Clean Water Action. Reverend Walker has over a decade of social justice organizing experience in the Boston area with a focus on the intersections of racial and climate justice. Rev. Walker currently is a graduate student at Tufts University pursuing a Master's in Public Policy degree with a focus on environmental justice. He is an alumnus of Boston University where he earned his first master degree in Theological Studies. www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-14390975 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1760 3 1 full false Victory for Environmental Justice: Minnesota's New Cumulative Impacts Law Victory for Environmental Justice: Minnesota's New Cumulative Impacts Law Today's episode features two incredible Environmental Justice organizers: Sasha Lewis-Norelle, environmental health and justice organizer for Clean Water Action, and Carolina Ortiz, associate executive director for COPAL, an organization that leads social impact initiatives to improve the quality of life for Latin American families. Sasha and Carolina discuss Minnesota's new Cumulative Impacts law and the critical work they are doing to protect frontline communities from harm. www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> Today's episode features two incredible Environmental Justice organizers: Sasha Lewis-Norelle, environmental health and justice organizer for Clean Water Action, and Carolina Ortiz, associate executive director for COPAL, an organization that leads social impact initiatives to improve the quality of life for Latin American families. Sasha and Carolina discuss Minnesota's new Cumulative Impacts law and the critical work they are doing to protect frontline communities from harm. www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-13906629 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1924 2 11 full false PFAS Victory in Minnesota Featuring the Mama Bears! PFAS Victory in Minnesota Featuring the Mama Bears! In today’s episode, we feature the story of three incredible women who not only stood up against powerful industry but challenged the status quo in politics - working tirelessly across party lines and refusing to play partisan games - to pass one of the strongest laws in the nation to protect people from PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in Minnesota. You’ll hear from three incredible advocates who call themselves the Mama Bears: Avonna Starck, Clean Water Action’s Minnesota State Director, Andrea Lovoll, Legislative Director at Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, and Jennifer DeJournett from Ballot Box Strategies.   www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> In today’s episode, we feature the story of three incredible women who not only stood up against powerful industry but challenged the status quo in politics - working tirelessly across party lines and refusing to play partisan games - to pass one of the strongest laws in the nation to protect people from PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in Minnesota. You’ll hear from three incredible advocates who call themselves the Mama Bears: Avonna Starck, Clean Water Action’s Minnesota State Director, Andrea Lovoll, Legislative Director at Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, and Jennifer DeJournett from Ballot Box Strategies.   www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-13253842 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400 3824 2 10 full false Get To Know Clean Water's New CEO! Jeff Carter Get To Know Clean Water's New CEO! Jeff Carter In this episode, we are pleased to have Clean Water Action's new CEO & President Jeff Carter! Prior to joining Clean Water, Jeff led Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), a physician-led organization in the US working to protect the public from the threats of nuclear proliferation, climate change, and environmental toxins. Our conversation with Jeff covers his vision for Clean Water, his background and success stories with PSR, and why every community has a right to safe, clean and affordable drinking water. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

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]]> In this episode, we are pleased to have Clean Water Action's new CEO & President Jeff Carter! Prior to joining Clean Water, Jeff led Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), a physician-led organization in the US working to protect the public from the threats of nuclear proliferation, climate change, and environmental toxins. Our conversation with Jeff covers his vision for Clean Water, his background and success stories with PSR, and why every community has a right to safe, clean and affordable drinking water. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-12981056 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2492 2 9 full false Episode 27: Women in Water Episode 27: Women in Water  “No water, no life. No blue, no green.” - Sylvia Earle. We are excited to feature a special Women in Water podcast in celebration of Women's History Month! Hear from three incredible leaders in the Clean Water Movement: Deirdre White of ASDWA and Source Water Collaborative, Lynn Thorp of Clean Water Action and Source Water Collaborative, and Jennifer Peters of Clean Water Action. They chat about their passion for water, current work, and advice for women thinking about a career in water. www.cleanwater.org/podcast



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]]>  “No water, no life. No blue, no green.” - Sylvia Earle. We are excited to feature a special Women in Water podcast in celebration of Women's History Month! Hear from three incredible leaders in the Clean Water Movement: Deirdre White of ASDWA and Source Water Collaborative, Lynn Thorp of Clean Water Action and Source Water Collaborative, and Jennifer Peters of Clean Water Action. They chat about their passion for water, current work, and advice for women thinking about a career in water. www.cleanwater.org/podcast



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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-12495046 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0400 2024 2 8 full false Episode 26 - Black Leaders in the Clean Water Movement Episode 26 - Black Leaders in the Clean Water Movement  Clean water is a human right - not a privilege. We are excited to feature Black leaders in the Clean Water movement in honor of Black History Month! Hear from two incredible environmental leaders: Kjia Rivers, Policy Advocate at Community Water Center and Ngodoo Atume, Water Policy Analyst at Clean Water Action. Both are doing innovative and impactful work in the field of groundwater and nitrate management, while ensuring Environmental Justice communities most impacted have a voice and seat at the decision-making table.  

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]]>  Clean water is a human right - not a privilege. We are excited to feature Black leaders in the Clean Water movement in honor of Black History Month! Hear from two incredible environmental leaders: Kjia Rivers, Policy Advocate at Community Water Center and Ngodoo Atume, Water Policy Analyst at Clean Water Action. Both are doing innovative and impactful work in the field of groundwater and nitrate management, while ensuring Environmental Justice communities most impacted have a voice and seat at the decision-making table.  

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-12321120 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500 2164 2 7 full false Celebrating 50 Years of the Clean Water Act Celebrating 50 Years of the Clean Water Act For the past 50 years, Clean Water Action has worked to uphold and strengthen the Clean Water Act and make sure the Act works the way it’s supposed to. Clean Water Action works every day to ensure everyone has access to safe water for drinking, fishing, and swimming and to help improve water quality and make sure our most vulnerable communities have access to clean water as well. 

That’s why your support is so critical right now. As a non-profit organization, Clean Water Action relies on donations to do this incredible work. Today, to talk more about the Clean Water Act and some of the clean water initiatives you can support today are Thea Louis, Clean Water Action’s national water projects coordinator and Sean Jackson, national water projects manager. 



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]]> For the past 50 years, Clean Water Action has worked to uphold and strengthen the Clean Water Act and make sure the Act works the way it’s supposed to. Clean Water Action works every day to ensure everyone has access to safe water for drinking, fishing, and swimming and to help improve water quality and make sure our most vulnerable communities have access to clean water as well. 

That’s why your support is so critical right now. As a non-profit organization, Clean Water Action relies on donations to do this incredible work. Today, to talk more about the Clean Water Act and some of the clean water initiatives you can support today are Thea Louis, Clean Water Action’s national water projects coordinator and Sean Jackson, national water projects manager. 



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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-11749968 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500 1772 2 6 full false Planning for the Worst: How to Keep Our Communities Safe From Toxic Spills Planning for the Worst: How to Keep Our Communities Safe From Toxic Spills Right now, the majority of the country has no plan in place for storm related toxic chemical leaks. Luckily, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new regulation called the Worst Case Discharge Rule to require chemical storage facilities to create a plan for discharges that are created by storm events. Today to discuss this topic, we are joined by Maya Nye, Federal Policy Director for Coming Clean,  and Sean Jackson, Water Programs Coordinator for Clean Water Action. www.cleanwater.org/podcast 



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]]> Right now, the majority of the country has no plan in place for storm related toxic chemical leaks. Luckily, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new regulation called the Worst Case Discharge Rule to require chemical storage facilities to create a plan for discharges that are created by storm events. Today to discuss this topic, we are joined by Maya Nye, Federal Policy Director for Coming Clean,  and Sean Jackson, Water Programs Coordinator for Clean Water Action. www.cleanwater.org/podcast 



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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-11014553 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1782 2 5 full false Sustainable Investing: Save Money & Save the Planet Sustainable Investing: Save Money & Save the Planet Whether you're currently an investor or looking to invest, learn how sustainable investing can help you fight climate change and protect clean water, while also earning you money. Today's podcast features a conversation with Zach Stein, Cofounder of Carbon Collective, Vicki Benjamin, President and Co-founder of Karner Blue Capital and Jon Scott, Director of Corporate Relations and Legacy Gifts at Clean Water Action.  Clean Water Action recently launched a new member benefit, a sustainable cash management solution that lets you earn more on your cash and do it in ways that are good for our water and our climate. Learn more at www.cleanwaterwallet.org.

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]]> Whether you're currently an investor or looking to invest, learn how sustainable investing can help you fight climate change and protect clean water, while also earning you money. Today's podcast features a conversation with Zach Stein, Cofounder of Carbon Collective, Vicki Benjamin, President and Co-founder of Karner Blue Capital and Jon Scott, Director of Corporate Relations and Legacy Gifts at Clean Water Action.  Clean Water Action recently launched a new member benefit, a sustainable cash management solution that lets you earn more on your cash and do it in ways that are good for our water and our climate. Learn more at www.cleanwaterwallet.org.

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-10936080 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400 2284 2 4 full false PFAS: How to Tackle Forever Chemicals PFAS: How to Tackle Forever Chemicals Today we are joined by Cindy Luppi, New England Director of Clean Water Action, and Sarah Woodbury, Director of Advocacy for Defend our Health, to discuss how we can tackle PFAS chemicals and protect our families. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of chemical compounds also known as 'Forever Chemicals' because they really never go away. Found in everything from pizza boxes to firefighting foam, PFAS are resistant to heat, water and oil. With an ability to move through the environment, they can contaminate soil and water supplies. As a result it's estimated that PFAS are now present in 99% of American's blood. With links to issues including cancer and kidney disease the worldwide historic use of these forever chemicals has resulted in a public health crisis. 

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]]> Today we are joined by Cindy Luppi, New England Director of Clean Water Action, and Sarah Woodbury, Director of Advocacy for Defend our Health, to discuss how we can tackle PFAS chemicals and protect our families. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of chemical compounds also known as 'Forever Chemicals' because they really never go away. Found in everything from pizza boxes to firefighting foam, PFAS are resistant to heat, water and oil. With an ability to move through the environment, they can contaminate soil and water supplies. As a result it's estimated that PFAS are now present in 99% of American's blood. With links to issues including cancer and kidney disease the worldwide historic use of these forever chemicals has resulted in a public health crisis. 

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-10669795 Mon, 23 May 2022 19:00:00 -0400 3412 2 3 full false Environmental & Racial Justice with Maurice Sampson of Clean Water Action Environmental & Racial Justice with Maurice Sampson of Clean Water Action Black History Month is every month at Clean Water Action. That's why we are excited to feature the stories of Black leaders in the environmental movement. Today, we chat with Maurice Sampson, Clean Water Action's Eastern Pennsylvania Director. Maurice is a life-long environmentalist, Philadelphia’s first recycling coordinator, a national recycling advocate, and Delaware Valley entrepreneur. He served on the National Clean Water Action Board of Directors for 25 years before becoming our Eastern Pennsylvania Director where he leads Environmental Justice campaigns. www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> Black History Month is every month at Clean Water Action. That's why we are excited to feature the stories of Black leaders in the environmental movement. Today, we chat with Maurice Sampson, Clean Water Action's Eastern Pennsylvania Director. Maurice is a life-long environmentalist, Philadelphia’s first recycling coordinator, a national recycling advocate, and Delaware Valley entrepreneur. He served on the National Clean Water Action Board of Directors for 25 years before becoming our Eastern Pennsylvania Director where he leads Environmental Justice campaigns. www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-10236841 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1876 2 2 full false Black History Month: The Environmental Justice Movement with Vernice Miller Travis Black History Month: The Environmental Justice Movement with Vernice Miller Travis In recognition of Black History Month, we are featuring the stories of Black leaders in the environmental movement. Today, we chat with Vernice Miller Travis, the Executive Vice President for Environmental and Social Justice at Metropolitan Group and Vice Chair of Clean Water Action’s Board. Vernice is the co-founder of WeACT for Environmental Justice, and a national environmental justice champion who lifts the voices of those most impacted by environmental harm. www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> In recognition of Black History Month, we are featuring the stories of Black leaders in the environmental movement. Today, we chat with Vernice Miller Travis, the Executive Vice President for Environmental and Social Justice at Metropolitan Group and Vice Chair of Clean Water Action’s Board. Vernice is the co-founder of WeACT for Environmental Justice, and a national environmental justice champion who lifts the voices of those most impacted by environmental harm. www.cleanwater.org/podcast

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]]> Clean Water Action Buzzsprout-10105856 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2150 2 1 full false Give the Gift of Clean Water: Why Your Support Matters Give the Gift of Clean Water: Why Your Support Matters Give the gift of Clean Water this holiday season! Your support matters. Listen to a very special #WeAllLiveDownstream podcast featuring two incredible supporters of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund: Marilyn Allan and Ali Dysard of Mom's Organic Market. They talk about the issues they are passionate about and why it's important to support Clean Water now and for the future. www.cleanwater.org/donate 

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]]> Give the gift of Clean Water this holiday season! Your support matters. Listen to a very special #WeAllLiveDownstream podcast featuring two incredible supporters of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund: Marilyn Allan and Ali Dysard of Mom's Organic Market. They talk about the issues they are passionate about and why it's important to support Clean Water now and for the future. www.cleanwater.org/donate 

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]]> Clean Water Action 8778c1e2-3c83-43d0-9fd6-bd20e9e2fb52 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:15:37 -0500 1376 2 20 false GreenLatinos - Mariana Del Valle Prieto Cervantes and Ean Thomas Tafoya GreenLatinos - Mariana Del Valle Prieto Cervantes and Ean Thomas Tafoya In today’s episode we chat with Mariana Del Valle Prieto Cervantes and Ean Thomas Tafoya two incredible environmental activists with Green Latinos, a national non-profit which convenes a broad coalition of #Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local #environmental, natural resources and #conservation issues that significantly affect the health and welfare of the U.S. #Latinx community. cleanwater.org/podcast #WeAllLiveDownstream

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]]> In today’s episode we chat with Mariana Del Valle Prieto Cervantes and Ean Thomas Tafoya two incredible environmental activists with Green Latinos, a national non-profit which convenes a broad coalition of #Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local #environmental, natural resources and #conservation issues that significantly affect the health and welfare of the U.S. #Latinx community. cleanwater.org/podcast #WeAllLiveDownstream

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]]> Clean Water Action a552ee02-5aca-45ab-9926-567c05f3f2e9 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:47:31 -0400 2422 2 18 false Agriculture, Water & Health Agriculture, Water & Health In today's episode, we discuss the impacts big agriculture has on our water, health, environment and communities - and what we can do to support more sustainable practices, enact stronger clean water policies, and hold the industry accountable. We’re covering the country from the East Coast to the West Coast with three special guests: Emily Ranson, Clean Water Action’s State Director in Maryland; Steve Schultz, Clean Water Action’s Water Program Coordinator in Minnesota; and Ngodoo Atume, Clean Water Action’s Water Policy Analyst in California.

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]]> In today's episode, we discuss the impacts big agriculture has on our water, health, environment and communities - and what we can do to support more sustainable practices, enact stronger clean water policies, and hold the industry accountable. We’re covering the country from the East Coast to the West Coast with three special guests: Emily Ranson, Clean Water Action’s State Director in Maryland; Steve Schultz, Clean Water Action’s Water Program Coordinator in Minnesota; and Ngodoo Atume, Clean Water Action’s Water Policy Analyst in California.

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]]> Clean Water Action 808f7b7b-3d3e-4ab2-b361-eea55c9a5a08 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:47:33 -0400 3168 2 17 false Children at the Center: Nse Witherspoon of Children's Environmental Health Network Children at the Center: Nse Witherspoon of Children's Environmental Health Network This year’s pandemic and climate-related crises illuminated the gaps in our nation’s public health system, environmental justice issues, and the racism that persists in our structures and systems. All of these issues are intertwined. In today’s podcast, we chat with Nse Witherspoon, the Executive Director for the Children’s Environmental Health Network, about how we can create real systemic changes for a healthier, safer future for our children.

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]]> This year’s pandemic and climate-related crises illuminated the gaps in our nation’s public health system, environmental justice issues, and the racism that persists in our structures and systems. All of these issues are intertwined. In today’s podcast, we chat with Nse Witherspoon, the Executive Director for the Children’s Environmental Health Network, about how we can create real systemic changes for a healthier, safer future for our children.

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]]> Clean Water Action 33c43f11-ba44-43ce-b094-72ce22e02c72 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:34:12 -0400 2040 2 15 false Lead and Drinking Water: Protecting Communities From Harm Lead and Drinking Water: Protecting Communities From Harm In today’s episode, we talk about the toxic legacy of lead and about lead in drinking water in America – and what we can do to protect our communities from harm. You’ll hear from drinking water and public health advocates Lindsay McCormick, Program Manager for Environmental Defense Fund’s Health Program, and Lynn Thorp, National Campaigns Director for Clean Water Action, who discuss innovative approaches to replacing lead service lines across the country. www.cleanwater.org/podcast #WeAllLiveDownstream  

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]]> In today’s episode, we talk about the toxic legacy of lead and about lead in drinking water in America – and what we can do to protect our communities from harm. You’ll hear from drinking water and public health advocates Lindsay McCormick, Program Manager for Environmental Defense Fund’s Health Program, and Lynn Thorp, National Campaigns Director for Clean Water Action, who discuss innovative approaches to replacing lead service lines across the country. www.cleanwater.org/podcast #WeAllLiveDownstream  

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]]> Clean Water Action 6da67a40-d8ba-444a-884f-7f37626bcd99 Thu, 20 May 2021 06:25:03 -0400 1968 2 3 false Roadmap for Reform: Protecting Our Water From Upstream Oil & Gas Activities Roadmap for Reform: Protecting Our Water From Upstream Oil & Gas Activities In today’s podcast, we discuss how loopholes in clean water laws and regulations allow the oil and gas industry to pollute our water across the country. Luckily, Clean Water Action has a plan to stop it and has released a new report, Roadmap for Reform, which lays out steps that the Biden administration and states can take to better safeguard sources of drinking water and water resources from oil and gas production activities. You'll hear from the author of the report, Andrew Grinberg, the National Campaigns Special Projects Manager for Clean Water Action and clean energy and clean water advocate, Myron Arnowitt, State Director for Clean Water Action in Pennsylvania.

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]]> In today’s podcast, we discuss how loopholes in clean water laws and regulations allow the oil and gas industry to pollute our water across the country. Luckily, Clean Water Action has a plan to stop it and has released a new report, Roadmap for Reform, which lays out steps that the Biden administration and states can take to better safeguard sources of drinking water and water resources from oil and gas production activities. You'll hear from the author of the report, Andrew Grinberg, the National Campaigns Special Projects Manager for Clean Water Action and clean energy and clean water advocate, Myron Arnowitt, State Director for Clean Water Action in Pennsylvania.

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]]> Clean Water Action 74d6415f-0af2-42ba-a60e-81a54e93c573 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:20:01 -0400 2962 2 14 false Hazards in the Home: Protecting Our Families From Hidden Toxic Dangers Hazards in the Home: Protecting Our Families From Hidden Toxic Dangers When we buy products we expect them to be safe, but toxic chemicals are hiding in everyday products and packaging all around us from cleaning products and food packaging to baby toys and electronics. In today’s episode we chat with Mike Schade, Campaign Director of Mind the Store, and Cindy Luppi, New England Director at Clean Water Action about the most common toxic chemicals that could be harming our health and how we can work with retailers and our government to reduce exposure and harm.

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]]> When we buy products we expect them to be safe, but toxic chemicals are hiding in everyday products and packaging all around us from cleaning products and food packaging to baby toys and electronics. In today’s episode we chat with Mike Schade, Campaign Director of Mind the Store, and Cindy Luppi, New England Director at Clean Water Action about the most common toxic chemicals that could be harming our health and how we can work with retailers and our government to reduce exposure and harm.

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]]> Clean Water Action 465e284d-68f7-4553-9594-57f43275e71d Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:20:04 -0400 3052 2 3 false Protecting Our Water, Climate & Health in 2021 with Lynn Thorp and Michael Kelly Protecting Our Water, Climate & Health in 2021 with Lynn Thorp and Michael Kelly We have a very special podcast today! Michael Kelly, Clean Water Action's Communications Director, chats with Lynn Thorp, Clean Water Action's National Campaigns Director, about Clean Water Actions key priorities and campaigns in 2021, the Biden’s Administration’s new executive orders on water, climate, and environmental justice, and critical bills moving through Congress with focus on transformative legislation - the For the People Act.

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]]> We have a very special podcast today! Michael Kelly, Clean Water Action's Communications Director, chats with Lynn Thorp, Clean Water Action's National Campaigns Director, about Clean Water Actions key priorities and campaigns in 2021, the Biden’s Administration’s new executive orders on water, climate, and environmental justice, and critical bills moving through Congress with focus on transformative legislation - the For the People Act.

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]]> Clean Water Action 320c3bb3-0e24-452e-bfb1-5037510b93eb Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:34:14 -0500 1870 2 2 false Give the Gift of Clean Water with Jon Scott Give the Gift of Clean Water with Jon Scott Today, we are doing a special podcast focused on all the ways you can support Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund to help power our clean water and environmental programs in 2021! Today, we chat with Jon Scott from Clean Water's national development and communications team about how Covid-19 has impacted us, how it has made all of the work we do on water and our health even more important, and why donations right now are so critical. To make a year-end gift, visit www.cleanwater.org/yearend or email jscott@cleanwater.org to discuss more ways to get involved. #WeAllLiveDownstream

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]]> Today, we are doing a special podcast focused on all the ways you can support Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund to help power our clean water and environmental programs in 2021! Today, we chat with Jon Scott from Clean Water's national development and communications team about how Covid-19 has impacted us, how it has made all of the work we do on water and our health even more important, and why donations right now are so critical. To make a year-end gift, visit www.cleanwater.org/yearend or email jscott@cleanwater.org to discuss more ways to get involved. #WeAllLiveDownstream

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]]> Clean Water Action 6a7b7105-df97-4860-bc5f-3fe4d8490fca Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:38:23 -0500 1484 1 9 false Elections 2020 Podcast Takeover: Part II! Elections 2020 Podcast Takeover: Part II! Welcome to our Elections 2020 Podcast Takeover: Part II! Clean Water Action just celebrated a huge and historic win when voters decided Joe Biden will be the next U.S. President. Voters turned out in unprecedented numbers and we helped elect Clean Water champions on the federal, state and local level. Now we are preparing for a new Biden Administration. Listen to our team of Clean Water experts discuss exactly what happened, how Clean Water voters made a difference, and how we can fight disinformation and help shape a stronger democracy for our future. Featuring Clean Water Action's Bob Wendelgass, President & CEO; Lynn Thorp, National Campaigns Director; Mary Brady-Enerson, Michigan State Director; Myron Arnowitt, Pennsylvania State Director; and guest host Michael Kelly, Communications Director.

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]]> Welcome to our Elections 2020 Podcast Takeover: Part II! Clean Water Action just celebrated a huge and historic win when voters decided Joe Biden will be the next U.S. President. Voters turned out in unprecedented numbers and we helped elect Clean Water champions on the federal, state and local level. Now we are preparing for a new Biden Administration. Listen to our team of Clean Water experts discuss exactly what happened, how Clean Water voters made a difference, and how we can fight disinformation and help shape a stronger democracy for our future. Featuring Clean Water Action's Bob Wendelgass, President & CEO; Lynn Thorp, National Campaigns Director; Mary Brady-Enerson, Michigan State Director; Myron Arnowitt, Pennsylvania State Director; and guest host Michael Kelly, Communications Director.

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]]> Clean Water Action b5dc0ba7-5728-4c11-b913-f3cec7ede05c Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:46:57 -0500 2548 1 8 false Elections 2020 Podcast Takeover! Elections 2020 Podcast Takeover! Elections got you worried? No need to stress - we'll help you get through the chaos! Welcome to our ELECTIONS 2020 PODCAST TAKEOVER with Clean Water Action's national team of experts: host Michael Kelly - National Communications Director, Bob Wendelgass - President & CEO, Lynn Thorp - National Campaigns Director and Mary Brady-Enerson - Michigan Director. With the Election less than a week away, we thought we'd sift through the noise to bring you more meaningful conversations and provide you with the valuable information you need to be an empowered #CleanWaterVoter. We'll discuss high early voting counts and what it means, how we are getting out the vote in swing states, how mail-in ballots will impact the Election, what could happen if Trump claims mail-in ballots are illegitimate, how we can make EVERY VOTE COUNT, and how you can take action and get involved.

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]]> Elections got you worried? No need to stress - we'll help you get through the chaos! Welcome to our ELECTIONS 2020 PODCAST TAKEOVER with Clean Water Action's national team of experts: host Michael Kelly - National Communications Director, Bob Wendelgass - President & CEO, Lynn Thorp - National Campaigns Director and Mary Brady-Enerson - Michigan Director. With the Election less than a week away, we thought we'd sift through the noise to bring you more meaningful conversations and provide you with the valuable information you need to be an empowered #CleanWaterVoter. We'll discuss high early voting counts and what it means, how we are getting out the vote in swing states, how mail-in ballots will impact the Election, what could happen if Trump claims mail-in ballots are illegitimate, how we can make EVERY VOTE COUNT, and how you can take action and get involved.

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]]> Clean Water Action 030e8fc9-bffa-471d-ade0-33347738646b Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:16:14 -0400 2758 1 7 false Plastic Pollution: An Interview with Grace Lee, Director of ReThink Disposable Plastic Pollution: An Interview with Grace Lee, Director of ReThink Disposable In today's episode we talk with Grace Lee, the Director of Clean Water Action's ReThink Disposable program which works with local governments, businesses and institutions, and consumers to minimize single use disposable packaging in food service to conserve resources, prevent waste and ocean litter pollution. We chat about the problems with plastic pollution and its link to climate change and how we can all work together to prevent waste before it starts! For more information, visit www.rethinkdisposable.org.

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]]> In today's episode we talk with Grace Lee, the Director of Clean Water Action's ReThink Disposable program which works with local governments, businesses and institutions, and consumers to minimize single use disposable packaging in food service to conserve resources, prevent waste and ocean litter pollution. We chat about the problems with plastic pollution and its link to climate change and how we can all work together to prevent waste before it starts! For more information, visit www.rethinkdisposable.org.

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]]> Clean Water Action efac9930-844b-4d55-a1a2-9407e0cf4ed9 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:42:43 -0400 2318 1 6 false Fighting for Environmental Justice with Kim Gaddy Fighting for Environmental Justice with Kim Gaddy In today's episode, we chat with Kim Gaddy, Clean Water Action's Environmental Justice Organizer, about the new landmark Environmental Justice law in New Jersey. Kim tells us about her many years of activism and what motivates her as an organizer for change in her home town of Newark and across the nation to ensure environmental justice and clean water for all. For more information on her work, visit: www.cleanwater.org/campaign/environmental-justice-equity

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]]> In today's episode, we chat with Kim Gaddy, Clean Water Action's Environmental Justice Organizer, about the new landmark Environmental Justice law in New Jersey. Kim tells us about her many years of activism and what motivates her as an organizer for change in her home town of Newark and across the nation to ensure environmental justice and clean water for all. For more information on her work, visit: www.cleanwater.org/campaign/environmental-justice-equity

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]]> Clean Water Action cf52cf09-cc0a-4ddb-ae88-c22acd2c1485 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:53:46 -0400 2078 1 4 false Meet Clean Water Action's CEO & President Bob Wendelgass! Meet Clean Water Action's CEO & President Bob Wendelgass! In today's episode we chat with Bob Wendelgass, President & CEO of Clean Water Action about the organization's history, challenges & successes, what's at stake in this upcoming election, and an exciting upcoming national virtual event on Oct 14. www.cleanwater.org/annual-event. 

Clean  Water Action is a national non-profit organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. www.cleanwateraction.org

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]]> In today's episode we chat with Bob Wendelgass, President & CEO of Clean Water Action about the organization's history, challenges & successes, what's at stake in this upcoming election, and an exciting upcoming national virtual event on Oct 14. www.cleanwater.org/annual-event. 

Clean  Water Action is a national non-profit organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. www.cleanwateraction.org

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]]> Clean Water Action 4aee0ac3-1834-4177-b193-124569aad624 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:47:35 -0400 1984 1 4 false Clean Water Action Endorses Biden and Harris with Mary Brady-Enerson Clean Water Action Endorses Biden and Harris with Mary Brady-Enerson In today's episode we chat with Mary Brady-Enerson, the Michigan Director of Clean Water Action, about the upcoming election and Clean Water Action's endorsement of Joe Biden for President and Kamala Harris for Vice President. We talk about Mary's work to get out the vote in her battleground state of Michigan, why it's important to stop the Trump Administration's reckless attacks on critical clean water and environmental protections, and why it's so important to vote (and how you can vote in-person and by mail). 

Clean  Water Action is a national non-profit organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. www.cleanwateraction.org

Clean Water Action is responsible for the content of this independent expenditure. It is not coordinated with or approved by the candidate or candidate committee. For more information, please contact elections2020@cleanwater.org.

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]]> In today's episode we chat with Mary Brady-Enerson, the Michigan Director of Clean Water Action, about the upcoming election and Clean Water Action's endorsement of Joe Biden for President and Kamala Harris for Vice President. We talk about Mary's work to get out the vote in her battleground state of Michigan, why it's important to stop the Trump Administration's reckless attacks on critical clean water and environmental protections, and why it's so important to vote (and how you can vote in-person and by mail). 

Clean  Water Action is a national non-profit organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. www.cleanwateraction.org

Clean Water Action is responsible for the content of this independent expenditure. It is not coordinated with or approved by the candidate or candidate committee. For more information, please contact elections2020@cleanwater.org.

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]]> Clean Water Action 72d5f871-3162-42a6-ac73-790bc14c1898 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:03:45 -0400 2998 1 3 false Field to Fork with Laura Kastenbauer Field to Fork with Laura Kastenbauer In today’s episode, we chat with Laura Kastenbauer, Clean Water Action's Field to Fork Organizer, about her work to re-shape the state of our current food system dominated by corporate agriculture. 

Clean  Water Action is a national non-profit organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution,  creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. www.cleanwateraction.org

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]]> In today’s episode, we chat with Laura Kastenbauer, Clean Water Action's Field to Fork Organizer, about her work to re-shape the state of our current food system dominated by corporate agriculture. 

Clean  Water Action is a national non-profit organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution,  creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. www.cleanwateraction.org

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]]> Clean Water Action 33b74ba9-37f5-472a-b38a-60da00010124 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:42:46 -0400 2350 1 2 false PFAS Water Pollution: A Victory in Colorado PFAS Water Pollution: A Victory in Colorado Welcome to We All Live Downstream: a Clean Water Action Podcast. In each episode, we will be interviewing leading environmental and clean water activists about their work in the field. We’ll dive deep into topics from drinking water and climate change to plastic pollution and toxic chemicals. In today’s episode, we will be interviewing Jennifer Peters, Clean Water Action’s Water Programs Director, to talk about her groundbreaking work to tackle PFAS water pollution in Colorado. 

Clean Water Action is a national non-profit organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. www.cleanwateraction.org

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]]> Welcome to We All Live Downstream: a Clean Water Action Podcast. In each episode, we will be interviewing leading environmental and clean water activists about their work in the field. We’ll dive deep into topics from drinking water and climate change to plastic pollution and toxic chemicals. In today’s episode, we will be interviewing Jennifer Peters, Clean Water Action’s Water Programs Director, to talk about her groundbreaking work to tackle PFAS water pollution in Colorado. 

Clean Water Action is a national non-profit organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work. www.cleanwateraction.org

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]]> Clean Water Action 8a0769c7-6378-4f3e-a34e-2650ecc58fcf Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:40:24 -0400 1417 1 1 false