I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something.” — Edward Hale
Your voice, joining with others, is one of the most powerful tools you have to protect the land, air and water of central and southern Appalachia. Take action today!
Polluter-friendly Senators introduced a bill this fall that would allow utilities to keep running dangerous coal ash ponds that are susceptible not only to dam failure but also leaking toxic heavy metals into our waterways while also blocking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from being able to finalize guidelines on coal ash disposal.
In 1969, the spectacle of the Cuyahoga river burning inspired a movement to fight the unregulated polluting of our rivers and streams, and resulted in the creation of the Clean Water Act. Today, however, our nation’s clean water laws are experiencing an unprecedented assault – but you can help safeguard these important protections.
- Sign the Red, White and Water Pledge and join the movement to protect our clean water!
Over 500 mountains and more than 2,000 miles of streams have been ruined by mountaintop removal mining, where tops of ridges are blown off and dumped — along with mining waste — into nearby streams. Write your members of Congress today and ask them to support federal legislation to stop this devastating practice.
How You Can Help