【AI绿视界】护水者周报（3.24）

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本周周报（2025年3月24日）

保护行动动态

科怀河护水者（孟加拉国）对科怀河进行了巡查，重点关注非法采砂、侵占河道以及污染等问题。该组织乘船进行巡查，发现该地区存在大量不受监管的采砂活动以及废弃物倾倒现象。这种采砂行为使河水变得浑浊，并扰乱了河流的水流，对鱼类及其他水生生物的繁殖和活动造成了危害。该地区的居民依靠这条受污染的河流进行洗澡、洗衣等基本活动，这对他们的健康构成了重大威胁。此次巡查最后一致呼吁立即采取行动，恢复河流的自然生态系统，并保护沿河居民的健康。

乔克托哈奇河护水者很高兴地迎来布列塔尼・拉庞特担任新任发展与外联总监。布列塔尼拥有特洛伊大学的环境科学硕士学位，在完成实习后，目前正在攻读地理信息科学的证书课程。她此前曾在该组织做志愿者，协助进行细菌监测工作，并且最近参与了全氟和多氟烷基物质（PFAS）的样本采集工作。恭喜布列塔尼！我们期待你未来取得成功。

帕舒尔河护水者（孟加拉国）与合作伙伴孙德尔本斯保护组织（Sundarban Rakhhai Amra）和达卡 “我们保护地球” 组织（Dhaka - We Protect the Earth）共同开展了一次河流巡查和静坐活动，以保护巴杰尔哈特县蒙格拉地区的帕舒尔河。主宾莫・塞利姆强调，河流是孟加拉国传统和文化的重要组成部分。他将众多河流形容为国家的生命线。然而，他指出，目前这些河流正面临着一场危机，原因包括气候变化、污染、侵占河道、无规划的开发、管理上的薄弱环节以及上游国家的取水行为。

哈德逊河护水者（美国纽约州）最近对美国环境保护署（EPA）未能认可大量确凿证据表示深感失望，这些证据表明，清理哈德逊河中的多氯联苯（PCBs）对于保护人类健康和环境至关重要。通用电气公司已向河中排放了数百万磅的多氯联苯，导致了严重的污染，并破坏了河流的生态系统。来自纽约州和新泽西州的超过 15 名国会议员敦促美国环境保护署署长李・泽尔丁认定有必要对哈德逊河进行进一步清理，这一举措将为数百万生活在河岸边的民众和企业带来益处。

阳光海岸河护水者（美国佛罗里达州）发布了其 2024 年年终回顾报告，该报告分析了阳光海岸地区周边的水质数据。报告重点阐述了风暴对该地区水质的影响。在一些地方，由于降雨量较少，在海伦娜和米尔顿飓风过后，水域恢复得更快；而长艇礁地区则因有废弃物进入水道，经历了长时间的污染。阳光海岸河护水者发现，水体中粪肠球菌（一种粪便物质指标）含量很高，当地水道在暴雨后这一指标进一步恶化。此外，在较为干旱的月份，植物物质的分解进一步导致粪肠球菌含量上升。建议居民和游客在这些高风险区域附近活动时保持谨慎，因为这些区域可能会对健康造成危害。

苏尔马河护水者（孟加拉国）和 “多拉 - 锡尔赫特” 组织在苏尔马河岸边的钱登码头（Chandon Ghat）通过组成人链的方式组织了一场抗议活动。此次抗议旨在抵制包括库希亚拉河、皮亚因河、萨里河和多莱河等多条河流上的非法采砂行为。活动中的发言者强调，这种非法活动可能会引发一场影响整个社区的环境灾难。他们指出，非法采砂不仅导致政府税收损失，还会破坏该地区的河流，损害环境并扰乱当地野生动物的生存环境。

田纳西河护水者（美国阿拉巴马州）成功从坎伯兰河清理出超过 1100 磅的垃圾，其中包括 17 个轮胎以及 24 袋装满塑料瓶、购物袋和泡沫塑料的垃圾。这次清理活动是该组织更广泛目标的一部分，其目标是让公众了解水道中污染和垃圾的危害。据田纳西河护水者称，这些清理活动已阻止了超过 54000 磅的垃圾进入水系。

坦帕湾河护水者（美国佛罗里达州）正在倡导为州立公园提供更强有力的保护措施。该组织正在推动在一项法案中加入更严格的条款，以防止在州立公园内进行开发活动，尤其是在被标注为 “受干扰” 的区域。此前，佛罗里达州环境保护部在 2024 年提出一项提案，允许在州立公园内增加开发项目（如匹克球场地、住宿设施等），该提案遭到了公众的反对。坦帕湾河护水者希望该法案能明确禁止在州立公园的任何区域进行开发，并优先进行生态修复。他们敦促公众联系民选官员，为这些更强有力的保护措施发声。

威拉米特河护水者（美国俄勒冈州）与卡斯卡迪亚荒野组织（Cascadia Wildlands）、本土鱼类协会（Native Fish Society）和俄勒冈荒野组织（Oregon Wild）等合作伙伴一起，就尤金水电局（EWEB）持续违反《濒危物种法案》（ESA）的行为提起诉讼。尤金水电局未能提供足够的鱼类洄游通道，导致麦肯齐河中被列入《濒危物种法案》保护名录的奇努克鲑鱼和公牛鳟鱼受伤或死亡。这一失职行为还使这些鱼类无法进入关键的产卵、育幼和觅食区域。起初，尤金水电局同意在步道桥大坝修建一座鱼梯，但后来出于经济方面的考虑，放弃了这一计划，转而采用诱捕并运输鱼类的系统。2023 年，一名前尤金水电局的员工透露，该组织从未打算实施鱼类洄游通道计划，还以延误为借口进行虚假陈述。公益司法组织（Public Justice）的律师代表这些组织参与了此案。

资料储备库资源提醒

为了支持针对清洁水源、环境保护及相关政策所受攻击的有效抵制策略，护水者（Waterkeeper Alliance）为各个护水者组织创建了一个工具和资源资料库。该资料库可扫描下方二维码获取，它将根据美国及全球范围内的政策发展、重点事项、面临的挑战以及出现的机遇，随着信息的分享或获取而定期更新。为了确保我们能满足所有护水者组织的需求，并加强全球对清洁水源所受攻击的统一应对措施，我们鼓励您向护水者会员服务总监巴特・米哈伊洛维奇（Bart Mihailovich）反馈意见，以便为您的倡导工作提供及时且量身定制的支持。

MARCH 24, 2025

NEWS FROM THE MOVEMENT

Khowai River Waterkeeper( Bangladesh ) conducted an inspection of the Khowai River, focusing on issues such as illegal sand extraction, encroachment, and pollution. The organization carried out the inspection by boat and observed widespread unregulated sand mining and the dumping of waste materials in the area. This sand mining makes the river muddy and disrupts its flow, which is harmful to the breeding and movement of fish and other aquatic organisms. Residents in the region rely on the polluted river for essential activities like bathing and washing, which poses a significant health risk. The inspection concluded with a united call for immediate action to restore the river's natural ecosystem and protect the health of the people who depend on it.

Choctawhatchee Riverkeeperis excited to welcome Brittany LaPointe as the new Development and Outreach Director. Brittany holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Troy University and is currently completing a certificate program in Geographic Information Science after finishing her internship. She has previously volunteered with organization, assisting with bacteriological monitoring, and recently contributed to PFAS sample collection. Congratulations, Brittany! We look forward to your future successes.

Pashur Waterkeeper(Bangladesh), along with partners Sundarban Rakhhai Amra and Dhaka - We Protect the Earth, conducted a river inspection and sit-in program to protect the Pashur River in Mongla, Bagerhat. The chief guest, Mo. Selim, emphasized that rivers are an essential part of Bangladesh's tradition and culture. He described the numerous rivers as the lifeblood of the country. However, he noted that these rivers are currently facing a crisis due to climate change, pollution, encroachment, unplanned development, administrative weaknesses, and water withdrawal by upstream countries.

HudsonRiverkeeper(New York, U.S.) recently expressed deep disappointment over EPA's failure to acknowledge the overwhelming evidence that cleaning up PCBs in the Hudson River is essential for safeguarding human health and the environment. General Electric has released millions of pounds of PCBs into the river, resulting in significant pollution and disruption to the river’s ecosystem. More than 15 House members from New York and New Jersey are urging EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to determine that additional cleanup is necessary for the Hudson River, a step that would provide relief to millions of people and businesses along its banks.

Suncoast Waterkeeper(Florida, U.S.) has published its 2024 year-end review, which analyzes water quality data around the Suncoast region. The report highlights how storms have affected water quality in the area. In some locations, waters recovered more quickly after Hurricanes Helena and Milton due to less rainfall, while areas on Longboat Key experienced prolonged contamination because of debris that entered the waterways. Suncoast Waterkeeper identified high levels of enterococci, a fecal matter indicator, which worsened with heavy rainfall in local waterways. Additionally, during drier months, the decomposition of plant matter further contributed to increased enterococci levels. Residents and visitors are advised to exercise caution around these high-risk areas, as they may pose health hazards.

Surma River Waterkeeper(Bangladesh) and DHORA-Sylhet organized a protest by creating a human chain at Chandon Ghat along the banks of the Surma River. The protest aimed to combat illegal sand extraction in several rivers, including Kushiyara, Piyain, Sari, and Dholai. Speakers at the event emphasized that this illegal activity could lead to an environmental disaster that would affect the entire community. They pointed out that not only does illegal sand extraction result in a loss of government revenue, but it also damages the region’s rivers, harming the environment and disrupting local wildlife.

Tennessee Riverkeeper(Alabama, U.S.) successfully removed over 1,100 pounds of trash from the Cumberland River, including 17 tires and 24 bags filled with plastic bottles, shopping bags, and styrofoam. This cleanup is part of the organization's broader goal to educate the public about the dangers of pollution and garbage in our waterways. According to Tennessee Riverkeeper, these cleanups have prevented more than 54,000 pounds of trash from entering water systems.

Tampa Bay Waterkeeper(Florida, U.S.) is advocating for stronger protections for state parks. The organization is pushing for stricter language in a bill to prevent development within state parks, especially in areas labeled as 'disturbed.' This follows a 2024 proposal by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to allow increased development (pickleball courts, lodging, etc.) in state parks, which was met with public opposition. Tampa Bay Waterkeeper wants the bill to explicitly prohibit development in any area of state parks and prioritize restoration. They urge the public to contact their elected officials to advocate for these stronger protections.

Willamette Riverkeeper(Oregon, U.S. ) , along with partners Cascadia Wildlands, Native Fish Society, and Oregon Wild, has filed a lawsuit against the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) for ongoing violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). EWEB has failed to provide adequate fish passage, leading to the injury and death of ESA-listed Chinook salmon and bull trout in the McKenzie River. This failure also prevents the fish from accessing crucial spawning, rearing, and feeding areas. Initially, EWEB agreed to construct a fish ladder at the Trail Bridge Dam but later abandoned this plan in favor of a trap-and-haul system due to economic considerations. In 2023, a former EWEB employee revealed that the organization never intended to implement a fish passage and falsely cited delays as excuses. Attorneys from Public Justice represent the organizations in this case.

SHELF RESOURCES REMINDER

To support an effective opposition strategy against attacks on clean water, environmental protections, and policies, Waterkeeper Alliance has created a repository of tools and resources for Waterkeeper groups. This repository, available here, will be regularly updated based on policy developments, priorities, challenges, and opportunities in the U.S. and globally as information is shared and/or becomes available. To ensure we are meeting the needs of all Waterkeeper groups and strengthening a united global response to clean water attacks, we encourage you to share feedback with Bart Mihailovich, Waterkeeper Membership Services Director, to inform timely and tailored support for your advocacy efforts.

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