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The Haw River Assembly’s 2025 Legislative Blueprint: Paving the Way for Watershed Protection, PFAS Regulation, Pollution Prevention, and Environmental Justice

On behalf of over 1,200 members in the Haw River watershed, and the communities that are directly impacted by the quality of water in our streams, the Haw River, and Jordan Lake, Haw River Assembly respectfully advocates for the following

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Exposing the Pipeline Company’s Deceptive Tactics: Fossil Fuel Profits at the Expense of Public Safety and Climate Change

Crystal A. Cavalier and Shelley Robbins: Pipeline company misleads the public for profit and fossil fuels:

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EMC’s Selective PFAS Regulation: A Limited Step Forward Amidst Concerns Over Industrial Influence

What’s most important is that the EMC hears from community members that want the strongest protections from forever chemicals possible.

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Public Hearing Notice: Nov 21, Dec 2 & 3

Public Hearing Notice: EMC Proposed Groundwater Quality Standards for Three Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) – they need to hear from you by December 31. The Environmental Management Commission is intending to amend the rule, 15A NCAC 02L .0202 Groundwater

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Resource lists for helping victims of Hurricane Helene:

Chatham Journal News, Pittsboro and Siler City area: https://chathamjournal.com/2024/09/29/chatham-cares-activates-disaster-relief-efforts-for-western-north-carolina-following-hurricane-helene/ WUNC of Chapel Hill/Durham area: https://www.wunc.org/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene Chapelboro: https://chapelboro.com/news/business/here-are-ways-you-can-donate-to-local-drives-for-hurricane-helene-relief#HurricaneHelene WFDD of the Triad/Greensboro area: https://www.wfdd.org/story/list-triad-organizations-accepting-donations-hurricane-helene-recovery Saxapahaw and Southern Alamance County Area: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAoSZfgPuFy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 10/2: “A full truckload went out today! For the next

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NC Judge Rules Against Against Clean Water in North Carolina

“Administrative Law Judge, Van der Vaart, strips North Carolina of a key tool used to limit toxic chemicals, threatening nearly 1M people” – Southern Environmental Law Center

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Community Action Spurs Rulemaking Petition: NC Water Resources to Consider Groundwater Standards for All 8 PFAS

ommunity Action Spurs Rulemaking Petition: NC Water Resources to Consider Groundwater Standards for All 8 PFAS

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Happy Labor Day! What’s on your grill this weekend?

Happy Labor Day! What’s on your grill this weekend? Ben Grimes at Dawnbreaker Farms (Hurdle Mills, NC) shares some river-friendly farming practices.

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HRA takes decisive action to protect NC’s water

We are petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revoke the delegation of Clean Water Act responsibilities from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ).

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Elaine Chiosso Retires from HRA after 30 Years at the Helm; Emily Sutton Steps Up!

Elaine Chiosso Retires from HRA after 30 Years at the Helm; Emily Sutton Steps Up!

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