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Victories

With our hard-working supporters and allies, we earn big wins for safe, affordable food and clean water. From fracking bans to keeping arsenic out of chicken feed, we win battles to protect our communities and our environment.
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  • Victory

    In Historic Win, Edison Votes to Take Control of Water and Sewer Systems

    09.11.19

    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. 

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    Connecticut Governor Lamont signs fracking waste bill

    07.10.19

    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!

    Topics: 
    Fracking
  • Victory

    People power kicks Rick Snyder out of Harvard

    07.3.19

    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.

    Topics: 
    Broken Democracy
    Rick Snyder, Michigan's governor who played a role in the lead poisoning of Flint, answers reporters' questions.
  • Victory

    Oregon passes five-year moratorium on fracking

    06.17.19

    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. 

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    sunset
  • Victory

    Ventura County passes six-month ban on new fracking wells

    06.4.19

    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!

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    A girl plays hopscotch in front of a looming fracking rig.
  • Victory

    Defeat of a South Jersey pipeline

    02.28.19

    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. 

    Topics: 
    Climate Change & Environment
    Fracking
    pipeline
  • Victory

    Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti stops the rebuild of three gas-powered plants

    02.11.19

    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. 

    Topics: 
    Climate Change & Environment
    Mayor Garcetti announces decision to scrap rebuilding gas plants
  • Victory

    Countless Baltimore Families Will Keep Their Homes In Huge Water Bill Win

    01.14.19

    Baltimore City just became the latest place to pass meaningful protections to help realize the right to water in the country.

    Topics: 
    Broken Democracy
    Corporate Control of Water
    Food & Water Action members, Sen. Mary Washington, and community coalition members helped pass the pivotal Water Taxpayer Protection Act
  • Victory

    Beating Trump’s Plan to Slash the EPA Budget

    03.27.18

    Grassroots organizing stopped Donald Trump’s dangerous plan to gut funding for key environmental programs

    Topics: 
    Climate Change & Environment
  • Victory

    Three Exciting Campaigns in Maryland from 2017

    12.24.17

    Maryland 2017: Together, we banned fracking, took on factory farms, and fought for safe water!

    Maryland Capitol
  • Victory

    We Win! Atlantic City’s Water Stays Public

    12.22.17

    Victory for Grassroots Organizing Against Water Privatization

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    10 Victories We Can All Be Proud of from 2017

    11.22.17

    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!

    Victory
  • Victory

    Chris Christie Wanted to Steal Atlantic City's Water. Here's How We Stopped Him.

    07.27.17

    Our community-led drive was a big progressive victory against the powerful ‘Norcross Machine‘

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    Nestlé Not Welcome in the Pacific Northwest

    07.5.17

    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.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
    Goldendate Water Coalition
  • Victory

    Another Step Towards a Global Ban on Fracking: Argentina Wins First Victory

    05.4.17

    The Argentinian province Entire Ríos unanimously approved a law prohibiting fracking, making it the first province to ban the risky practice. 

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    sunset
  • Victory

    New York Stops Another Fracking Pipeline

    04.13.17

    Responding to sustained pressure from grassroots activists, the Cuomo administration refuses to grant a water permit for a massive fracked gas pipeline. 

    Topics: 
    Fracking
  • Victory

    Banning Fracking Waste in Connecticut, One Town at a Time

    12.20.16

    After failing to win a statewide ban on fracking waste, we didn’t give up. We organized.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    Ashford votes to ban fracking waste
  • Victory

    Philly Activists Take on Fossil Fuel Giants — and Win

    12.1.16

    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.

    Green Justice Philly rallies outside the PRPA board meeting, 11/22/16
  • Victory

    Monterey County is California’s first major oil-producing county to ban fracking

    11.29.16

    Big Oil’s millions were no match for a tough grassroots coalition in this game-changing vote to ban fracking in a California county.

    Topics: 
    Climate Change & Environment
    Supporters of Measure Z in Monterey
  • Victory

    How We Helped Derail the TPP

    11.22.16

    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. 

    Topics: 
    Global Trade
  • Victory

    Vermont’s GMO Labeling Requirements Becomes Law--For Now

    07.1.16

    After years of fighting against companies like Monsanto, we finally have labels for GMO foods in Vermont.  But our work’s not done.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Food
    GMOs
  • Victory

    This Is How You Defeat Nestlé

    05.20.16

    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.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
    Local Water Alliance celebrates Nestle victory
  • Victory

    How We Banned Fracking in Prince George's County

    04.27.16

    On April 12, the Prince George's County Council voted unanimously to ban fracking. Now it’s time for Maryland to ban fracking entirely.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    Food & Water Watch activists protest fracking in Prince George's County
  • Victory

    Constitution Pipeline Rejected in New York

    04.22.16

    Under pressure from a powerful movement of grassroots activists, Governor Cuomo rejected the dangerous pipeline.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    Activists against the Constitution Pipeline
  • Victory

    The Fight Continues After New Mexico Fracking Win

    03.7.16

    The fight against fracking got personal for organizer Eleanor Bravo when drilling threatened her neighborhood. Her community fought to protect themselves, and won.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    Sunset in Sandoval County, New Mexico
  • Victory

    How local activists stopped a dubious desalination plant in Rockland County, New York

    01.5.16

    Through years of hard work, Rockland County residents achieved victory over Suez to stop the expensive, dangerous and unnecessary project.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    Maryland Bans Arsenic in Chicken Feed

    12.31.15

    Thanks to the tireless efforts of activists, Maryland became the first state to ban arsenic in chicken feed.

    Topics: 
    Factory Farming & Food Safety
    Poultry on a factory farm
  • Victory

    How We Defeated the Gas Industry Again with Port Ambrose

    11.17.15

    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.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    NY Governor Cuomo vetoes Port Ambrose facility
  • Victory

    How New York Banned Fracking

    05.4.15

    In December 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo made a game-changing announcement: he moved to ban fracking in New York state.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
    Victorious activists: they helped ban fracking in New York
  • Victory

    Maryland Passes 2-Year Moratorium on Fracking

    03.24.15

    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.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
  • Victory

    People in Carson, California Fight Big Oil - And Win

    02.6.15

    Alex Nagy, our Southern California Organizer, recounts how a small town fought against fracking and came out on top.

    Topics: 
    Broken Democracy
    Fracking
  • Victory

    Albuquerque and Santa Fe Stand Up for Public Health

    10.15.14

    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.

    Topics: 
    Factory Farming & Food Safety
  • Victory

    Citizens Won: Greece’s Water Will Remain in Public Hands

    09.2.14

    A turnaround victory in Greece highlights the importance of grassroots mobilisation against water privitization measures. 

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    Santa Cruz County First to Ban Fracking in California

    05.20.14

    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.

    Topics: 
    Fracking
  • Victory

    Connecticut, Maine, and Vermont Fight for GMO Labeling

    05.9.14

    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!

    Topics: 
    GMOs
    We have a right to know if we're buying GMOs
  • Victory

    Concord, Massachusetts First to Ban the Bottle

    09.6.13

    Massachusetts Attorney General approves the first U.S. ban of bottled water sales in Concord, Mass.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    Victory: FDA Tackles Arsenic in Apple Juice

    07.12.13

    Obvious health risks in apple juice are finally being addressed. 

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Food
  • Victory

    Florida Defeats Aqua America

    02.21.13

    FLOW Florida is an example of a successful statewide effort against corporate control of water.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    Victory! Human Right to Water Affirmed in California

    09.26.12

    Californians led the first truly citizen-driven effort in the U.S. to affirm the basic human rights to water and sanitation. 

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    Victory! Concord, MA Bans the Bottle

    09.5.12

    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.

     

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
    Pollution Trading
  • Victory

    Franklin Township, NJ Stops Water Privatization Deal

    05.30.11

    After community members organized and spoke out against privatization, Franklin Township’s council unanimously voted to end talks with Suez’s United Water.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    Trenton, NJ Rejects Water Privatization Deal With American Water

    06.30.10

    Trenton voters soundly rebuffed a proposal to sell a large part of their water system to the New Jersey arm of American Water.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    Food & Water Watch Victory Shows Power of Grassroots Action!

    12.3.09

    Schools Get Option for Hormone-Free Milk.

    Topics: 
    Factory Farming & Food Safety
  • Victory

    Milwaukee, WI Defeats Water Privatization

    06.30.09

    Public opposition prevented the privatization of Milwaukee’s drinking water system.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    Akron, Ohio Protects Their Public Wastewater System

    11.7.08

    Akron residents overwhelmingly voted down the mayor’s sewer privatization plan.

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water
  • Victory

    Stockton, CA Regains Control of its Water

    11.11.06

    Victory for safe, affordable in Stockton, California!

    Topics: 
    Corporate Control of Water

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