Clean water is both a fundamental spiritual and physical need. Water, with its connective and restorative properties, helps us connect with God's creation and helps sustain us. Join the faithful around the country as they proclaim the wonders of God's waters. 

In December 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency released its proposal to cut back federal clean water safeguards. These changes would impact drinking water, wetlands and millions of miles of streams. 
Send Prayers to EPA for Clean Water

​Join senior religious leaders, clergy and lay leaders as we pray that the EPA uphold its mission to protect human health and clean water. The proposed "Definition of the Waters of the United States" rule from EPA would:
  • Put the drinking water sources of millions of Americans at risk
  • Pollute God's rivers, lakes and streams where we swim, boat, recreate and fish
  • Destroy wetlands that protect our communities from flooding. 
Use the form below to send your prayer to the EPA. Longer prayers can be sent to cassandra @ nrpe.org. 
News
  • Faith Perspectives: Coastal Communities, Offshore Drilling & Severe Weather event, February 27, Washington, DC. Click here to learn more.
  • Faith organizations issued a statement on EPA's proposal to rollback clean water protections.
  • Evangelical Environmental Network issued a statement on mercury rollbacks.
  • Rabbi Swartz, COEJL executive director, op ed on mercury pollution.
  • Patrick Carolan from Franciscan Action Network issued a statement on the Clean Water Rule delay.
  • State religious leaders sent letters to U.S. Senators urging them to protect clean water and toxic clean up programs during the budget process. Click here to view letters from faith leaders in Montana, Ohio, Indiana, and Missouri. Click here to view the letter from faith leaders in Pennsylvania on clean water and toxic clean up.
  • National religious organizations sent a letter in to Administrator Pruitt in support of Waters of the US rule. 
  • Faith groups sent a letter to U.S. Senators urging them to keep in place the Stream Protection Rule. Click here to view the letter. 
  • Religious organizations sent a letter to President Obama on the California drought budget investment.
  • National Baptist Convention of America's statement on the Flint water crisis.
  • A letter from faith leaders in Colorado, Minnesota, Virginia, Maine, and Pennsylvania on the Clean Water Rule.
  • National religious organizations weigh in on Clean Water Rule.
  • Letter to Congressional Black Caucus from black clergy on the Clean Water Rule. 
  • Roll Call Ad on clean water.
  • Evangelical Environmental Network statement on the Clean Water Rule.
  • The Jewish Council for Public Affairs and Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life's statement on the Clean Water Rule.
  • Click here for a statement on the Clean Water Rule from various faith leaders.