We’re campaigning for Microplastic Free Waters
Tiny plastic pellets, called “nurdles,” are being dumped into our waterways. A new bill could make this microplastic pollution illegal.
Together we can protect the waterways that sustain our communities and our health.
Our waterways should be safe for swimming, fishing and drinking. But weak regulations and lax enforcement allow many of our rivers, lakes and streams to become so polluted they are no longer safe. This pollution, along with outdated infrastructure – like lead pipes in our schools – puts our health at risk. We need to work together to make sure our water is treated like the life-giving resource that it is.
Tiny plastic pellets, called “nurdles,” are being dumped into our waterways. A new bill could make this microplastic pollution illegal.
EPA proposal will limit the levels of six of the chemicals that make up PFAS, building on actions Colorado has taken to reduce exposure.
CoPIRG and Environment Colorado staff and allies joined as Vice President Kamala Harris visited Colorado to discuss federal and state incentives for clean air, clean water and fighting climate change.
Using safer alternatives in firefighting foam will mean eliminating a significant pathway for toxic contamination of drinking water sources.
Public health advocate Alex Simon makes a public comment at the Denver Public School board meeting in December 2022.