Deep budget cuts proposed; Congress must prioritize conservation
Each year, Congress decides how to fund federal departments, agencies and programs through the annual appropriations process. The federal budget is divided into twelve categories, including Interior and Environment, Energy…
How Can We Win the Fight for Clean Water? Only Together.
By Jared Mott, Executive Director A couple things happened in recent weeks that I’ve been unable to stop thinking about. First, a long email thread with two other passionate conservationists…
The Potomac Crisis: Far From Over
By: Sam Puckett, Clean Water Program Director In January, a catastrophic collapse of a 72-inch sewer line near Cabin John, Maryland made national news. Many experts called it the largest…
The Best Citizen Science Can’t Offset Cuts to Government Research
By Michael Reinemer – Editor, Outdoor America Between layoffs and budget cuts, it’s clear that federal support for science is shrinking. The Washington Post reported that through March 31, 2026,…
Farm Bill passes U.S. House, heads to Senate
Not long ago, lawmakers took an encouraging first step to pass a Farm Bill. Less than two months later, on April 30, the legislation passed the full House of Representatives…
The Potomac is the Most Endangered River in America
In the wake of the largest sewage spill in US history, American Rivers declares that the Potomac is America’s Most Endangered River. In addition to the threat of aging wastewater infrastructure, the Potomac watershed is also home to the largest concentration of data centers in the world.
‘Here’s why Iowans say they volunteer to test lakes, rivers for nitrates’
Volunteers participating in Nitrate Watch as part of their involvement with partner organization Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement share what motivates them to monitor in this article from the Iowa…
Virginia Save Our Streams receives 2026 RES EcoGuardian Award
RES, the nation’s largest ecological restoration company, selects environmental nonprofits to honor each Earth Day through their EcoGuardian Award. Winners are organizations making a meaningful impact on the environment by…
‘In 50-49 vote, U.S. Senate ends copper-nickel mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness’
The article reports that the U.S. Senate narrowly voted 50–49 to overturn a 20-year federal ban on copper-nickel mining in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area…
Your kit will include a bottle containing 25 nitrate test strips which you can use to test your water source(s) throughout the year. You’ll also receive postcards explaining how to use your nitrate test strips and how to share your Nitrate Watch results on the Clean Water Hub.
Your kit will include four test strips so you can test your waterway throughout the season. You’ll also receive a chart to help you interpret your results and a postcard with instructions for completing a Salt Watch test and reporting your findings.