Polluted Runoff Archives

Mar 06, 2025

Rolling Back EPA Pollution Permits and Projects: Can They Do That?

The Trump administration could try to halt the EPA’s work to protect New England’s waters, but CLF will be ready to fight back.

Charles River, dotted with boats, with the city skyline in the background

Nov 12, 2024

It’s Not the 2025 We Want: What Trump’s Project 2025 Agenda Means for the Environment and the Future of New England

Project 2025, written as a blueprint for a new conservative administration, would eviscerate decades of hard-won environmental protections for the benefit of the wealthy few. The rest of us—and the country as a whole—would be much worse off because of it.

Corner of an American flag on the left, and illustration of the United States capital on the right, with the words “Project 2025” below

Nov 04, 2024

Vermont’s Farm Runoff Problem: A Q&A with Deb Markowitz

Former Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Deb Markowitz joins CLF to talk about tackling agricultural runoff.

Oct 10, 2024

CLF to Sue One of Largest Scrap Metal Companies in US for Polluting Waterways

Conservation Law Foundation has notified Sims Metal of its intent to sue for Clean Water Act violations at eight scrap metal facilities in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Maryland. The company’s stormwater runoff regularly polluted nearby rivers and other waterways with toxic metals like lead, copper, and zinc.

Twisted metal in a pile outside at the New Haven, Connecticut, Sims Metal facility.

Jul 22, 2024

Barnstable Wastewater Plant Continues to Pollute Cape Cod Waters

Conservation Law Foundation on Monday refiled its Clean Water Act lawsuit against the Town of Barnstable, where the town’s sewage treatment plant is polluting waters with nitrogen, leading to toxic algae outbreaks that destroy habitats and sicken people and pets.

Aerial view of algae mats in Warren's Cove in Marston Mills, Massachusetts. Cape Cod.

Jun 25, 2024

Toxic Water Ruins New England Summer Fun

Toxic blue-green algae makes it dangerous to swim for humans and animals, and climate change is making it worse.

Water covered in blue-green algae with a sign warning people not to swim

Jun 13, 2024

Talking Trash: The Truth About Landfills

Trash in landfills contaminates soil and water. That’s because all landfill sites will leak sooner or later.

Apr 10, 2024

CLF to Sue Pepsi-Product Manufacturer for Over 100 Clean Water Act Violations

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has notified Patriot Beverages, a Pepsi-product manufacturing and bottling company, of its intent to sue for Clean Water Act violations at its facility in Littleton, Massachusetts.

Vibrant fall foliage reflects on the calm surface of the water at Mill Pond.

Apr 05, 2024

Conservation Matters Spring 2024: Impact Report

The climate crisis threatens our lives, economy, land, air, and water. The actions we take between now and 2030 will shape New England’s future and that of our children and grandchildren. Every year, every month, and every day count. With nearly 60 years of success tackling the toughest environmental challenges, Conservation Law Foundation understands the… Continue reading Conservation Matters Spring 2024: Impact Report

Cover of Conservation Matters. Text says "Conservation Matters. Conservation Law Foundation. New England Leads the Way. 2023 Impact Report. CLF. Text overlays photos of solar panels, a wind turbine, a waterfront community, and a North Atlantic right whale.

Mar 14, 2024

Merrier Days Ahead for the Merrimack

CLF is holding a big polluter accountable while allowing communities to restore contaminated public waters.