Has Washington State given up on clean water?
How the state is failing to protect Washington communities from toxics in our waterways.
Tag: Water Quality Standards
Whether the state or the feds, fish consumption standards must protect all Washington fish eaters from harm
“Protecting people from exposure to toxics in the fish we eat is not negotiable,” said Matt Baca, an attorney at Earthjustice, which represents a coalition of clean water groups across the state.
EPA steps in, demands higher water quality standards for Washington State
“Clean water and healthy seafood is the right of all Washingtonians,” said Chris Wilke, Executive Director at Puget Soundkeeper.
Waterkeepers Washington reacts to Ecology’s suspension of draft water quality rule
EPA must now act to protect people who consume fish from Washington Waters On Friday …
In wake of failed toxics legislation, clean water groups call on Governor Inslee to protect people who eat fish
Ecology must use its authority to keep toxic chemicals out of our food.
Washington residents urge meaningful updates to state water quality standards
Health professionals, fishing families, human rights advocates, local food supporters and environmental groups call out Ecology’s misleading math and demand more protective standards.
Time is running out: Take action to protect local waterways!
What you need to know about Water Quality Standards in Washington State.
Puget Soundkeeper reacts to Department of Ecology’s draft revisions to Washington water quality standards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT Chris Wilke, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (206) 297-7002; …
Clean Water Advocates, Commercial Fishermen File Suit to Protect Public Health from Toxic Pollution
Today, a coalition of clean water advocates and commercial fishing industry groups filed a legal challenge to force the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect public health by fixing Washington’s inadequate water pollution rules.
Clean Water Advocates Push EPA on State’s Toxic Fish Rules
According to Waterkeepers Washington, EPA is violating its duty under federal law by failing to take action and protect public health.