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 This pollution, along with outdated infrastructure – like lead pipes in our schools – puts our health at risk.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.
Mercury is dangerous -- it can do serious damage to a child’s developing brain.
State lawmakers consider bill to ban toxic PFAS.
A broad coalition of public health, consumer, and environmental and community organizations along with academics, scientists and firefighters urged lawmakers to protect public health from toxic PFAS at a State House hearing today.
Coalition meets with Rep. Kate Hogan (lead House sponsor) on bill to phase out toxic PFAS.
Massachusetts needs to do a better job of protecting its children from lead-tainted water. Leaders call for change.