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The author and her daughter in a canoe harvesting manoomin (wild rice)

The Powerful Commitment of Thanksgiving

November 27, 2024 | By Nichole Keway Biber

"Should we choose to heal people, water, plants, and animals in the places we are, food is the most intimate measure of health. Thanksgiving can be a powerful action, committed to food sovereignty, and nourished by love."

Knowledge Is Power: Energizing The Midwest

August 24, 2023 | By Erik McCleary

The Public Power Project travelled across the Midwest where communities are maintaining their own energy grids, learning the sometimes complicated world of power generation, or fighting for local control over the flow of resources and capital in their communities.

Photo of field with windmills. "A new blog series exploring a public power journey: Knowledge Is Power - Energizing The Midwest"

ReThink Disposable is uniting with Middletown Public Schools for Zero-Trash School Meals!

Posted on August 20, 2023

Clean Water Fund’s ReThink Disposable program is working in Connecticut with the City of Middletown and Sustainable CT to transition all ten Middletown public schools to 100% reusable foodware and enhance Middletown’s profile as a leader in sustainability. We are thrilled to be partnering with Middletown schools to green their food operations!

Local Isn’t Little: Community Action and the Climate Fight

August 14, 2023 | By Catherine Middelmann

My internship with Clean Water Action has taught me that campaigns with a local focus can often have the biggest impact on an individual’s life.

Image of Clean Water Action's MA Intern Catherine Middleman at the MA State House

A Summer Summary: My Minnesota Clean Water Internship

August 14, 2023 | By Alex Perez

After interning at Clean Water Action, I have been able to learn so much and improve my understanding of how our organization works and fits in as a larger piece of the nonprofit world. By educating yourself about the surrounding community, inspiring care in not only you but those around you, can go the distance to make sure we are able to elevate everyone.