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Tell your U.S. House representative: Support the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act will hold companies accountable for dumping millions of plastic pellets into our waterways.

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Accidents Waiting to Happen
The Freedom Industries plant in West Virginia, site of a major 2014 chemical spill into the Elk River

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Accidents Waiting to Happen

Across America, thousands of facilities that store or move oil, toxic chemicals or coal ash are located near waterways. These facilities are accidents waiting to happen.

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I like that PIRG digs down and finds ways the system has been rigged against our long-term welfare and tries to translate that into legislative and legal action at the state, local and national levels. Nick Bridge, Member
As there is ever more to be done, I like that WashPIRG works to solve important issues while educating the public about them, and is playing an active role on many fronts. Frank Kroger, Member
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They're practical, dogged, and go straight to the heart of the issue. Carolyn B., Member