In cities all over America, private corporations are plotting to seize the water systems that residents use for every day needs. Data shows that's a bad thing from cost to number of shut-offs to safety — that's why we organize people to take back control from those corporations.
Together with our members, we've built the movement to ban fracking everywhere. We're going after fracking with everything we've got, state by state and nationally. Here's one of our latest wins!
Some of the worst environmental offenders are honored with distinctions and roles in important institutions. But not when we can help it! Here's what we did together.
As the first national organization to call for a ban on fracking everywhere, we're gratified that we're getting closer than ever along with our supporters and coalitions. Oregon is one more place where we're making headway.
In our mission with our membership to ban fracking everywhere, we tackle the far-reaching grips of the fracking industry state by state and even city by city. Read about an important new victory!
Our movement to ban fracking everywhere is strongest when we combine our power. That's exactly what supporters like you did to protect New Jersey from the fossil fuel industry.
In the fight to move America to 100% renewable energy in time to avert climate disaster, we need strong leaders of cities to take a stand! Our organizers and volunteers worked tirelessly to help Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti be that kind of leader.
Baltimore City just became the latest place to pass meaningful protections to help realize the right to water in the country.
Grassroots organizing stopped Donald Trump’s dangerous plan to gut funding for key environmental programs
Maryland 2017: Together, we banned fracking, took on factory farms, and fought for safe water!
Victory for Grassroots Organizing Against Water Privatization
Together, we’re an unstoppable force for good. Thanks to supporters like you, we’re changing the story from the ground up. And this is only the beginning!
Our community-led drive was a big progressive victory against the powerful ‘Norcross Machine‘
Town after town along the Columbia River Gorge has sent Nestle packing. Most recently, Goldendale, Washington said 'No' to a water bottling operation. By now, the Swiss-owned transnational company should be getting the message that local residents do not want their water bottling plant.
The Argentinian province Entire Ríos unanimously approved a law prohibiting fracking, making it the first province to ban the risky practice.
Responding to sustained pressure from grassroots activists, the Cuomo administration refuses to grant a water permit for a massive fracked gas pipeline.
After failing to win a statewide ban on fracking waste, we didn’t give up. We organized.
The fracking industry spent big money to expand a dirty refinery in South Philly. But local activists and climate campaigners fought back, because communities harmed by fossil fuel pollution needed jobs, not more dirty air.
Big Oil’s millions were no match for a tough grassroots coalition in this game-changing vote to ban fracking in a California county.
Despite the backing of Big Business and Democratic and GOP party elites, the controversial trade deal appears dead in the water. Here’s how activists like you made it happen.
After years of fighting against companies like Monsanto, we finally have labels for GMO foods in Vermont. But our work’s not done.
In a historic landslide victory, a grassroots coalition of concerned locals blocked Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, from bottling their water. Senior Northwest Organizer Julia DeGraw reflects on this astonishing win.
On April 12, the Prince George's County Council voted unanimously to ban fracking. Now it’s time for Maryland to ban fracking entirely.
Under pressure from a powerful movement of grassroots activists, Governor Cuomo rejected the dangerous pipeline.
The fight against fracking got personal for organizer Eleanor Bravo when drilling threatened her neighborhood. Her community fought to protect themselves, and won.
Through years of hard work, Rockland County residents achieved victory over Suez to stop the expensive, dangerous and unnecessary project.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of activists, Maryland became the first state to ban arsenic in chicken feed.
On November 12, 2015, Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed the proposed Port Ambrose gas port off New York’s coast – another victory in Food & Water Watch’s battle against fracking.
In December 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo made a game-changing announcement: he moved to ban fracking in New York state.
Thanks to a flood of support from local activists and grassroots groups, the Maryland General Assembly passed crucial legislation to protect Marylanders' health and water.
Alex Nagy, our Southern California Organizer, recounts how a small town fought against fracking and came out on top.
In 2014, New Mexico’s two largest cities were the first in the state to urge Congress to protect antibiotics for people, not factory farms.
A turnaround victory in Greece highlights the importance of grassroots mobilisation against water privitization measures.
On May 20, 2014, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to prohibit fracking and oil and gas development in Santa Cruz County.
Three states have successfully passed legislation requiring labels for GMO foods. We won’t stop fighting until people in every state can know what’s in their food!
Massachusetts Attorney General approves the first U.S. ban of bottled water sales in Concord, Mass.
Obvious health risks in apple juice are finally being addressed.
FLOW Florida is an example of a successful statewide effort against corporate control of water.
Californians led the first truly citizen-driven effort in the U.S. to affirm the basic human rights to water and sanitation.
On September 5, 2012, the town of Concord, MA became the first town in the United States to ban the sale of plain, single-use bottled water.
After community members organized and spoke out against privatization, Franklin Township’s council unanimously voted to end talks with Suez’s United Water.
Trenton voters soundly rebuffed a proposal to sell a large part of their water system to the New Jersey arm of American Water.
Schools Get Option for Hormone-Free Milk.
Public opposition prevented the privatization of Milwaukee’s drinking water system.
Akron residents overwhelmingly voted down the mayor’s sewer privatization plan.
Victory for safe, affordable in Stockton, California!
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