An Inventory of Existing Resources and Assessment of Impacts

Clean Water Action and its partners have conducted an analysis of existing scientific information on the demonstrated and potential impacts of continued large-scale rock mining in the sensitive Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA).

The outcome of this project is the creation of the first comprehensive bibliography of rock mining resources available for South Florida. In addition, the report provides recommendations for further studies that should be performed before moving forward on any new or expanded mining operations. Among these recommendations are the use of geophysical tools to provide more accurate images of the porous aquifer and further investigation into possible interference with federal and state Everglades Restoration initiatives. Results of the analysis have confirmed previous assessments that the issue of rock mining in the EAA is multi-faceted and highly scientific.

Here's an overview of recent Michigan program activities and accomplishments by Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund. Highlights include:

Here's an overview of recent program activities and accomplishments by Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund in New England. Highlights include:

• Clean Water Fund and Clean Water Action mobilize New England communities to clean up polluting diesel emissions. See cover story, page 1
• Campaign to phase out toxic BPA builds momentum in Massachusetts. See page 2
• Information on "upstream" solutions, a fresh approach long supported by Clean Water Fund for protecting water and health before pollution happens.

Here's an overview of recent California program activities and accomplishments by Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund. Highlights include:

• Clean Water Fund's new campaign to force companies to disclose toxic product ingredients currently kept secret under "confidential business information" loopholes in the law. See page 2
• Information on "upstream" solutions, a fresh approach long supported by Clean Water Fund for protecting water and health before pollution happens. See page 4
• Big Oil's attempt to derail development of the clean energy economy, through a ballot initiative that was decisively rejected by voters this fall. See page 5
• Clean Water Action's insider look at what California lawmakers have been up to.

In March 2010, Clean Water Fund released Everglades for All.

Over 1,500 Florida residents participated in our survey which was intended to get a pulse on how the public and diverse constituency groups feel about ongoing outreach and historic Everglades restoration efforts.

This survey revealed new opportunities for relationship building and will hopefully increase public input on key decisions in Everglades restoration.