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Will Funds for Water Infrastructure Flow Fairly?

April 29, 2024 ReportUnited StatesBecky Hammer, Erik D. Olson

These report cards grade all 50 states on water funding equity.

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Getting the Lead Out: Removing Lead Pipes Would Yield Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Health Benefits

October 25, 2023 Issue BriefUnited StatesErik D. Olson

Removing lead service lines could save the United States an estimated $786 billion from avoided health impacts over the next 35 years.

The Worst of the Worst: High-Priority Plastic Materials, Chemical Additives, and Products to Phase Out

October 19, 2023 Fact SheetUnited States, InternationalDr. Veena Singla

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Letter to APHIS Regarding Bumble Bees (PDF)

October 29, 2013 Letters

A letter to APHIS regarding a petition to regulate the movement of commercial bumble bees.

Letter from Representatives Peters, DeFazio, and Campbell calling on the USDA's Inspector General to Investigate and Audit USDA Wildlife Services (PDF)

September 23, 2013 Letters

Letter from Representatives Peters, DeFazio, and Campbell calling on the USDA’s Inspector General to Investigate and Audit USDA Wildlife Services

Letter in Support of Shark Species Preservation (PDF)

June 24, 2011 Letters

This letter in support of Assembly Bill 376 is dated June 24, 2011 and was sent to the members of the California State Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee. The letter is signed by Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of...

Great Lakes NGO Whitehouse Letter on Asian Carp (PDF)

June 29, 2010 Letters

Some of the most prominent National and Great Lakes conservation groups have petitioned President Obama to step in and make significant changes to the federal response to the ongoing Asian carp crisis.

Letter Submitted to Aramark Urging the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Climate-Intensive Foods (PDF)

November 14, 2018 Letters

NRDC was joined by nearly 70 other organizations in calling on Aramark’s CEO Eric J. Foss and its Board to to commit the company to at least a 20 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its most climate-intensive foods.

Letter Urging NY Gov. Cuomo to Follow Through on Energy Efficiency and Climate Commitments (PDF)

November 2, 2018 Letters

Letter cosigned by NRDC and 30 other environmental organizations urging Governor Cuomo to immediate take actions to follow through on energy efficiency and climate commitments, thereby continuing New York's legacy as a national leader on climate action.

Letter Submitted to the Senate Supporting FY2014 Murray Budget, March 19, 2013 (PDF)

March 19, 2013 Letters

Letter submitted to the Senate on March 19, 2013 from nineteen environmental groups urging support to the FY2014 Murray Budget which continues the nation’s commitment to preserving our natural landscapes, wildlife, and waterways and strengthens the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability...

Letter Submitted to the House of Representatives Opposing FY2014 Ryan Budget, March 19, 2013 (PDF)

March 19, 2013 Letters

Letter submitted to the House of Representatives on March 19, 2013 from eighteen environmental groups urging opposition to the FY2014 Ryan Budget over the bill’s disregard for the health of our nation’s environment and communities.

Letter Submitted to Congress Regarding Fiscal Cliff, January 16, 2013 (PDF)

January 16, 2013 Letters

Letter submitted to Congress on January 16, 2013 from sixteen environmental groups urging responsible resolution of budget matters related to the "fiscal cliff".

HR6564 SAB Bill Letter from Enviro Groups (PDF)

December 7, 2012 Letters

A letter signed by 13 major environmental groups opposing H.R. 6564 House SAB bill.

Letter Opposing H.R. 3864, February 2, 2012 (PDF)

February 3, 2012 Letters

On February 3, 2012 the House Ways and Means Committee marks up a bill that would raid the the public transit fund to pay for more environmentally damaging highways. Hundreds of groups from across the ideological spectrum oppose this radical...

Oppose Anti-Environmental Riders to the Spending and Tax Bill (PDF)

December 7, 2011 Letters

A letter to House and Senate Leadership from over 30 groups opposing any and all efforts to add-environmental riders to the spending and tax bills that Congress is trying to get done before the end of 2011.

Joint Letter Urging Canada to Expand Fisheries Closures to Save North Atlantic Right Whale (PDF)

November 1, 2018 Letters

Multiple wildlife and animal-protection groups submit recommendations urging Canada’s fishery management agency to continue and expand protections for critically imperiled North Atlantic right whales. Following an unprecedented 12 right whale deaths in Canadian waters in 2017, Fisheries and Oceans Canada...

Green Group CEO Letter to Congressional Leaders Urging for a Balanced Approach to Deficit Reduction (PDF)

August 9, 2011 Letters

As congressional leaders prepare to create the bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, Natural Resource Defense Council President Frances Beinecke and leaders of 11 other environmental groups identified several areas where the committee could make cuts without endangering Americans’...

Support Letter for Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2018 (PDF)

October 17, 2018 Letters

Fifty-two organizations sign letter to Senator Cardin and Senator Wicker in support of the Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2018 , which would create a pilot program of grants to help low-income households afford their water, wastewater, and...

Green Group CEOs Letter to President Obama Emphasizing the Need to Include Revenues in a Debt Limit Agreement (PDF)

July 7, 2011 Letters

Letter from Green Group CEOs to President Obama as debt ceiling negotiations continue, emphasizing the need to include revenues in any debt limit agreement. The letter points out that dealing with the deficit without raising significant additional revenues is quite...

February 2011 Letter Opposing the REINS Act (PDF)

March 10, 2011 Letters

This letter to the House of Representatives was sent by public health, environmental, labor, civil rights, consumer, women’s, community and other organizations. It urges members to vote against H.R.10, the REINS Act, introduced by Rep. Geoff David (R-KY).

Polling on Clean Air and the EPA: WI-8 Ribble - Press Release (PDF)

February 23, 2011 Polling

Press releases for polling of 19 Congressional Districts about Clean Air and the EPA Bachmann Boehner Cravaack IL-8 Walsh IL-10 Dold IL-17 Schilling MI-1 Benishek MI-8 Rogers OH-16 Renacci PA-4 Altmire PA-6 Gerlach PA-7 Meehan PA-11 Barletta Rehberg Tiberi VA-2...

Polling on Clean Air and the EPA: WI-7 Duffy - Press Release (PDF)

February 23, 2011 Polling

Polling on Clean Air and the EPA: VA-5 Hurt - Press Release (PDF)

February 23, 2011 Polling

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Will Funds for Water Infrastructure Flow Fairly?

Getting the Lead Out: Removing Lead Pipes Would Yield Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in Health Benefits

The Worst of the Worst: High-Priority Plastic Materials, Chemical Additives, and Products to Phase Out

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