The Clean Water Network (CWN) is a coalition of more than 1,200 public interest organizations across the country, representing more than 5 million people, working together to strengthen and implement federal clean water and wetlands policy. It is the largest national coalition working to defend and strengthen the federal Clean Water Act. Members in the Network receive monthly news bulletins, legislative alerts, and educational materials. The Network also hosts events, trainings and regional workshops on topics of interest to the membership.
Hot Off the Press... Make a Splash at Clean Water Week 2009 Clean Water Week 2009, the Clean Water Network's A-List event, is set for February 24-27th in the heart of Washington, DC. Clean Water Week '09, the Network's biennial national conference, is a time for members to network with colleagues from across the country, participate in policy discussions and attend topic specific trainings. The event features sessions on organizing, coalition building, public outreach efforts and strategic planning. CWW concludes with a day spent lobbying decision makers on Capitol Hill. A Capitol Hill reception will take place the night of the 26th to recognize clean water activists who have gone above and beyond in their work to protect our nation's waters. This year's early bird special registration rate is $250. Please note that travel scholarships are available to dues paying members of CWN on a limited basis. To sign up for Clean Water Week click on the following link and visit the registration page. https://www.regonline.com/63356_655800S Don't Miss Out! Log onto CWN's Hip New Facebook Page Today! To help increase outreach and public awareness efforts on clean water issues, CWN has launched a Facebook page. We invite all Network friends and supporters to click on the page and become a fan of the Network. CWN is also interested in your feedback on the page as well as ideas for the future. We hope to be able to use this new tool to communicate more effectively with clean water activists across the country. Please email all suggestions on the page to gordonculver@cleanwaternetwork.org. CWN 2008 Strategic Plan Released The Clean Water Network is also excited to announce the release of its 2008 Strategic Plan. To access the plan follow this link below. http://www.cleanwaternetwork.org/about/agenda/index.cfm Christy Leavitt (EA) and Natalie Roy join Ted Turner and others at a reception hosted by the Turner Foundation in DC Above: Clean Water Network staff members and numerous fans pose at the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless' annual kickball tournament with Congressman Moran who represents the Arlington-Alexandria area. CWN Executive Director Natalie Roy, Katarina and Celeste Ellich from Broward County, Florida stand with actor Tom Skerritt at the American Rivers gala in June. Below: Liz Garland, American Rivers, Renee Hoyos, Tennessee Clean Water Network & CWN Board President, Michael Keaton, Actor and American Rivers Board member and CWN Executive Director Natalie Roy at American Rivers' recent Capitol Hill Gala to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Below: In the middle Natalie Roy, Gordon Culver and Becky Hays sit with two Dartmouth students on top of the Green Bus on Capitol Hill during a tour of the environmentally friendly bus that promotes sustainability. Below: Renee Hoyos, Tennessee Clean Water Network and CWN Board President, and another River Action Day participant visit with Rep. Zach Wamp (TN) Below: CWN Executive Director Natalie Roy and Policy Analyst Jennifer Peters, stand with Matt Rota and Jeff Grimes from the Gulf Restoration Network at American River's River Action Day Gala. Below: Natalie Roy, CWN Executive Director, and CCE's Emmett Pepper with former Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt at a gala held by American Rivers Clean Water Network Caucus "What Would Mark Twain Drive?" Big Success Above: Martha Noble, Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Sarah Carlson, Practical Farmers of Iowa, Renee Hoyos, TN Clean Water Network, Darrell Gerber, MN Clean Water Action and Christy Leavitt, Environment America, pose in front of an exhibit at the Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque. Above: Group of happy CWN caucus participants at Eagle Point in Dubuque which overlooks lock and dam number 11 on the Mississippi River. The Clean Water Network held a regional caucus in Dubuque, Iowa July 11- 13th, which focused on global warming and its impacts on the Mississippi River and surrounding areas. Experts from the region as well as from across the country participated in this exciting forum. Session topics will included discussions on biofuels, wetlands protection efforts and sustainable agriculture programs among others. Several Action Shots and a news article on the event can be found through the two links under Actions and News Items below. A report summarizing the meeting and outlining the group's recommendations will be available the week of July 21. The caucus series is funded by the McKnight Foundation. Below: Albert Ettinger, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Darrell Gerber, MN CWA, Christy Leavitt, EA, Natalie Roy, CWN and Heather Holsinger, Pew Center on Global Climate Change, touring the Port of Dubuque on the Mississippi.
Make a Splash at Clean Water Week 2009
Clean Water Week 2009, the Clean Water Network's A-List event, is set for February 24-27th in the heart of Washington, DC. Clean Water Week '09, the Network's biennial national conference, is a time for members to network with colleagues from across the country, participate in policy discussions and attend topic specific trainings. The event features sessions on organizing, coalition building, public outreach efforts and strategic planning. CWW concludes with a day spent lobbying decision makers on Capitol Hill. A Capitol Hill reception will take place the night of the 26th to recognize clean water activists who have gone above and beyond in their work to protect our nation's waters.
This year's early bird special registration rate is $250. Please note that travel scholarships are available to dues paying members of CWN on a limited basis. To sign up for Clean Water Week click on the following link and visit the registration page.
https://www.regonline.com/63356_655800S
Don't Miss Out! Log onto CWN's Hip New Facebook Page Today! To help increase outreach and public awareness efforts on clean water issues, CWN has launched a Facebook page. We invite all Network friends and supporters to click on the page and become a fan of the Network. CWN is also interested in your feedback on the page as well as ideas for the future. We hope to be able to use this new tool to communicate more effectively with clean water activists across the country. Please email all suggestions on the page to gordonculver@cleanwaternetwork.org.
CWN 2008 Strategic Plan Released The Clean Water Network is also excited to announce the release of its 2008 Strategic Plan. To access the plan follow this link below.
http://www.cleanwaternetwork.org/about/agenda/index.cfm
Above: Clean Water Network staff members and numerous fans pose at the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless' annual kickball tournament with Congressman Moran who represents the Arlington-Alexandria area.
CWN Executive Director Natalie Roy, Katarina and Celeste Ellich from Broward County, Florida stand with actor Tom Skerritt at the American Rivers gala in June.
Below: Liz Garland, American Rivers, Renee Hoyos, Tennessee Clean Water Network & CWN Board President, Michael Keaton, Actor and American Rivers Board member and CWN Executive Director Natalie Roy at American Rivers' recent Capitol Hill Gala to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
Below: In the middle Natalie Roy, Gordon Culver and Becky Hays sit with two Dartmouth students on top of the Green Bus on Capitol Hill during a tour of the environmentally friendly bus that promotes sustainability.
Below: Renee Hoyos, Tennessee Clean Water Network and CWN Board President, and another River Action Day participant visit with Rep. Zach Wamp (TN)
Below: CWN Executive Director Natalie Roy and Policy Analyst Jennifer Peters, stand with Matt Rota and Jeff Grimes from the Gulf Restoration Network at American River's River Action Day Gala.
Below: Natalie Roy, CWN Executive Director, and CCE's Emmett Pepper with former Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt at a gala held by American Rivers
Clean Water Network Caucus "What Would Mark Twain Drive?" Big Success
Above: Martha Noble, Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Sarah Carlson, Practical Farmers of Iowa, Renee Hoyos, TN Clean Water Network, Darrell Gerber, MN Clean Water Action and Christy Leavitt, Environment America, pose in front of an exhibit at the Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque.
Above: Group of happy CWN caucus participants at Eagle Point in Dubuque which overlooks lock and dam number 11 on the Mississippi River.
The Clean Water Network held a regional caucus in Dubuque, Iowa July 11- 13th, which focused on global warming and its impacts on the Mississippi River and surrounding areas. Experts from the region as well as from across the country participated in this exciting forum. Session topics will included discussions on biofuels, wetlands protection efforts and sustainable agriculture programs among others.
Several Action Shots and a news article on the event can be found through the two links under Actions and News Items below. A report summarizing the meeting and outlining the group's recommendations will be available the week of July 21. The caucus series is funded by the McKnight Foundation.
Below: Albert Ettinger, Environmental Law and Policy Center, Darrell Gerber, MN CWA, Christy Leavitt, EA, Natalie Roy, CWN and Heather Holsinger, Pew Center on Global Climate Change, touring the Port of Dubuque on the Mississippi.
Scope of the Clean Water Act
Coastal Protection
Enforcement
Impaired Waters (TMDLs)
Polluted Runoff
Sewage and Infrastructure
Water Quality Standards
Wetland Protection
Feedlots (CAFOS)
