【AI绿视界】护水者周报（7.7）

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本周周报（2025年7月7日）

保护行动动态

阿巴拉契科拉河护水者（美国佛罗里达州）对近期通过的一项有助于防止在佛罗里达州西北部的阿巴拉契科拉河和阿巴拉契科拉湾附近进行石油钻探的立法表示满意。该法案（HB 1143）是针对去年佛罗里达州环境保护部批准路易斯安那州的清水土地矿产公司（Clearwater Land & Minerals）在阿巴拉契科拉河附近钻探一口勘探井的决定而提出的。阿巴拉契科拉河护水者对该许可草案提出了质疑，一位行政法法官建议否决该项目，最终导致环境保护部拒绝了该许可。这项“停止钻探”法案将有效阻止在阿巴拉契科拉国家河口研究保护区10英里范围内进行钻探。

洛杉矶护水者（美国加利福尼亚州）在最近一篇《纽约时报》的文章中被特别报道，文章强调了在多年持续干旱之后，洛杉矶迫切需要重新思考其用水策略。研究表明，随着时间的推移，尽管人口不断增长，洛杉矶地区的用水量却在减少。该市目前拥有约390万人口，年用水量约为45.4万英亩-英尺。如果严重干旱状况如预测般持续，到2040年，该州可能会损失高达10%的水供应。该市的节水努力意义重大，但许多人认为，即使是实用、渐进的解决方案也不足以确保水安全。解决这一问题最有效的方法之一是回收、再利用和节约现有供水。然而，有人担心回收设施的成本可能会超过纳税人愿意承担的限度。此外，说服洛杉矶居民接受回收废水用于饮用，可能是这一过程中最大的挑战之一。

迈阿密护水者（美国佛罗里达州）在最近一篇《迈阿密先驱报》的文章中被报道，该文章讨论了极端高温导致的鱼类死亡事件。这些事件更有可能在夏季发生，原因是过多的雨水、径流和污水泄漏，常见于运河、近岸区域以及受雨水径流或化粪池系统影响的比斯坎湾部分区域。当遇到鱼类死亡事件时，建议人们拍摄视频并记录确切位置和时间。然后将此信息通过电子邮件发送给迈阿密-戴德县的监管机构，或报告给迈阿密护水者。比斯坎湾低氧事件的一些主要原因包括营养盐污染、有害藻华和地下水排放，所有这些在夏季雨季都会加剧。

普吉特湾护水者（美国华盛顿州）在解决长期污染问题和强化海事行业问责制方面取得了一项重大法律胜利。美国最高法院拒绝审理塔科马港（Port of Tacoma）和SSA码头公司（SSA Terminals）的上诉，这实际上维持了下级法院的裁决，即根据《清洁水法》追究这些公司的责任。该案最初于2017年提起，焦点在于被告违反其雨水排放许可证规定的问题。塔科马港有通过雨水径流向普吉特湾排放有毒金属的历史记录。

斯波坎河护水者（美国华盛顿州）在与斯潘格尔镇（Spangle）于2021年对其提起诉讼后，双方达成和解。尽管法院并未认定斯潘格尔镇违反了《清洁水法》，但该镇同意了一项为期10年的和解协议，要求其升级基础设施，并在2035年之前遵守严格的监测和许可规定。作为协议的一部分，斯潘格尔镇必须向斯波坎河护水者支付29,000美元的法律费用，并向美国财政部支付2,500美元的罚款，以回应所指控的违规行为。此外，斯潘格尔镇还须在2025年9月前提交水质研究计划，在2029年前提供最终施工设计，并在2031年前完成所有相关项目。

孟加拉护水者（孟加拉国）最近在贾马尔普尔（Jamalpur）和丘纳蒂（Chunati）组织了庆祝世界环境日的活动。这些活动旨在提高公众对树木在保护环境方面重要性的认识，以及塑料废物的有害影响。发言人强调了个人通过种植和养护树木所能产生的影响，敦促每个人为家园和社区绿化做出贡献。其中一个亮点是向学生分发了1000棵树苗，并将在六个月后对养护树苗最好的人给予奖励。在其他新闻中，孟加拉护水者执行主任沙里夫·贾米尔（Sharif Jamil）在名为“能源对话：青年推动公正转型”（Energy Talk: Youth for Just Transition）的互动活动中担任主讲人。在活动期间，他讨论了孟加拉国的能源状况、可再生能源潜力、政策挑战以及青年在气候倡导中的积极作用。他详细阐述了气候战士的特质，以及保护孙德尔本斯（Sundarbans）免受燃煤发电项目威胁的运动，并就河流污染的威胁以及邻国上游基础设施对孟加拉国河流系统的影响发出了警告。

活动最新动态

联合国大会会议

本周，护水者联盟的护水运动经理切尔西·麦克唐纳（Chelsea McDonald）将出席联合国大会主席召开的关于可持续发展目标6（SDG 6）的会议。此次会议将包含利益相关方对加速实现SDG 6的意见征询，并为2026年联合国水事会议互动对话的主题进行头脑风暴。如需了解更多信息，请与切尔西联系。

极端天气资源

美国多地正经历破纪录的热浪，数百万人深陷极端高温、停电和野火的困境。忧思科学家联盟（Union of Concerned Scientists）提供了一个工具，可地图化显示因气候变化而加剧的极端天气事件；同时，国家野生动物联合会（National Wildlife Federation）探讨了极端高温的增长趋势，并重点介绍了一些韧性策略——例如密尔沃基的绿色校园计划（Milwaukee’s Green Schools Initiative）和由南达科他州奥格拉拉苏族部落（Oglala Sioux Tribe）领导的地下温室项目。此类热浪和极端天气模式并非美国独有。如果您有相关资源或案例分享，请联系护水者联盟气候与安全能源运动经理 Isaiah Back-Gaal（以赛亚·巴克-加尔），以便我们分享和传播。

重要信息

2026财年会员费与许可费账单

上周，我们已向所有护水者组织和区域实体的指定会员代表，以及所有护水者附属机构的对接人发送了2026财年会员费与许可费的账单。如果您预期会收到此账单但未收到，或者您收到了账单但并非正确的对接人，请尽快告知护水者会员服务经理Min Zheng（mzheng@waterkeeper.org）。电子邮件和账单中包含了所有必要的说明，用于在截止日期2025年8月29日星期五前完成付款。如果您有任何其他疑问和/或预见到任何问题（包括支付链接故障），请联系Min Zheng。

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JULY 07, 2025

NEWS FROM THE MOVEMENT

Apalachicola Riverkeeper (Florida, U.S.) was pleased by recent legislation that helps prevent oil drilling near Northwest Florida's Apalachicola River and Apalachicola Bay. This bill (HB 1143) was introduced in response to last year's decision by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to permit Louisiana-based Clearwater Land & Minerals to drill an exploratory well near the Apalachicola River. Apalachicola Riverkeeper challenged the draft permit, and an administrative law judge recommended rejecting the project, which eventually led the Department of Environmental Protection to deny the permit. This “Kill The Drill” bill will effectively prevent drilling within 10 miles of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve.

LA Waterkeeper (California, U.S.) was featured in a recent New York Times article, emphasizing the urgent need for Los Angeles to rethink its water use strategies after years of persistent drought. Over time, despite a growing population, studies show that the Los Angeles area is consuming less water. With a population of approximately 3.9 million, the city currently uses about 454,000 acre-feet of water per year. If severe drought conditions continue as predicted, the state could lose up to 10 percent of its water supply by 2040. Conservation efforts have been significant for the city, and many believe that even practical, gradual solutions are not enough to ensure water security. One of the most effective ways to address this issue is by recycling, reusing, and conserving the existing water supply. However, there are concerns that the costs of recycling facilities may be higher than taxpayers are willing to bear. Besides, convincing the residents of Los Angeles to accept recycled wastewater for drinking may be one of the biggest challenges in this process.

Miami Waterkeeper (Florida, U.S.) was featured in a recent article by the Miami Herald discussing fish kills from extreme temperatures. More likely to occur during the summer because of excessive rain, runoff, and sewage leaks, these incidents are commonly found around canals, nearshore areas, and parts of Biscayne Bay affected by stormwater runoff or septic systems. When encountering a fish kill, people are advised to take a video and record the exact location and time. This information should then be emailed to Miami-Dade County regulators or reported to Miami Waterkeeper. Some primary causes of low-oxygen events in Biscayne Bay include nutrient pollution, harmful algal blooms, and groundwater discharges, all of which are intensified during the summer rainy season.

Puget Soundkeeper (Washington, U.S.) has secured a major legal win toward addressing long-standing pollution issues and reinforcing accountability within the maritime industry. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by the Port of Tacoma and SSA Terminals, effectively upholding lower court rulings that hold the companies accountable under the Clean Water Act. Originally filed in 2017, the case focused on violations related to the defendants’ stormwater discharge permit. The Port of Tacoma has a documented history of releasing toxic metals into Puget Sound via stormwater runoff.

Spokane Riverkeeper (Washington, U.S.) has settled with the town of Spangle after filing a lawsuit against them in 2021. Although the court did not find Spangle liable for violating the Clean Water Act, the town has agreed to a 10-year settlement that requires it to upgrade its infrastructure and comply with strict monitoring and permitting regulations until 2035. As part of the agreement, Spangle must pay $29,000 in legal fees to Spokane Riverkeeper and a $2,500 fine to the U.S. Treasury in response to the alleged violations. Also, Spangle is required to submit plans for a water quality study by September 2025, provide final construction designs by 2029, and complete all related projects by 2031.

Waterkeepers Bangladesh (Bangladesh) recently organized celebrations in honor of World Environment Day in Jamalpur and Chunati. These events aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of trees in protecting the environment and the harmful effects of plastic waste. Speakers emphasized the impact individuals can have by planting and caring for trees, urging everyone to contribute to greening their homes and communities. One highlight was the distribution of 1,000 tree saplings among students, with awards to be given to those who show the best care for their saplings after six months. In other news, Sharif Jamil, the executive director of Waterkeepers Bangladesh, was a featured speaker at an interactive event called “Energy Talk: Youth for Just Transition.” During this event, he discussed Bangladesh’s energy situation, renewable potentials, policy challenges, and the active role of youth in climate advocacy. He elaborated on the qualities of climate warriors and the movement to protect the Sundarbans from coal-power projects, warning about the threats of river pollution and the impact that upstream infrastructure in neighboring communities has on Bangladesh’s river systems.

CAMPAIGN UPDATES

UN General Assembly Meeting

This week, Chelsea McDonald, Clean Water Defense Campaign Manager, will attend the President of the United Nations General Assembly’s meeting on Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6). The session will include stakeholder input on accelerating progress toward SDG 6 and brainstorming themes for the 2026 UN Water Conference interactive dialogues. Please reach out to Chelsea for additional information.

Extreme Weather Resources

Many parts of the United States are experiencing record-breaking heat waves, leaving millions grappling with extreme temperatures, power outages, and wildfires. The Union of Concerned Scientists offers a tool that maps extreme weather events worsened by climate change, while the National Wildlife Federation explores the rise of extreme heat and highlights resilience strategies—like Milwaukee’s Green Schools Initiative and an underground greenhouse project led by the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. These heat waves and extreme weather patterns are not unique to the U.S. If you have resources or stories to share, please reach out to Climate and Safe Energy Campaign Manager Isaiah Back-Gaal so we can share and amplify.

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Last week, invoices were sent to the designated member representative of all Waterkeeper Organizations and Regional Entities as well as the point person of all Waterkeeper Affiliates for the FY26 Membership and License fee. If you were expecting to receive this invoice and didn’t, or if you received it but are not the right point of contact, please let Waterkeeper Membership Services Manager Min Zheng know as soon as possible. The email and invoice contain all the instructions needed to complete the payment by the deadline on Friday, August 29. Please contact Min if you have other questions and/or anticipate any issues, including trouble with the payment link.

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