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本周周報（2025年7月7日）

保護行動動態(tài)

阿巴拉契科拉河護水者（美國佛羅里達州）對近期通過的一項有助于防止在佛羅里達州西北部的阿巴拉契科拉河和阿巴拉契科拉灣附近進行石油鉆探的立法表示滿意。該法案（HB 1143）是針對去年佛羅里達州環(huán)境保護部批準路易斯安那州的清水土地礦產(chǎn)公司（Clearwater Land & Minerals）在阿巴拉契科拉河附近鉆探一口勘探井的決定而提出的。阿巴拉契科拉河護水者對該許可草案提出了質(zhì)疑，一位行政法法官建議否決該項目，最終導(dǎo)致環(huán)境保護部拒絕了該許可。這項“停止鉆探”法案將有效阻止在阿巴拉契科拉國家河口研究保護區(qū)10英里范圍內(nèi)進行鉆探。

洛杉磯護水者（美國加利福尼亞州）在最近一篇《紐約時報》的文章中被特別報道，文章強調(diào)了在多年持續(xù)干旱之后，洛杉磯迫切需要重新思考其用水策略。研究表明，隨著時間的推移，盡管人口不斷增長，洛杉磯地區(qū)的用水量卻在減少。該市目前擁有約390萬人口，年用水量約為45.4萬英畝-英尺。如果嚴重干旱狀況如預(yù)測般持續(xù)，到2040年，該州可能會損失高達10%的水供應(yīng)。該市的節(jié)水努力意義重大，但許多人認為，即使是實用、漸進的解決方案也不足以確保水安全。解決這一問題最有效的方法之一是回收、再利用和節(jié)約現(xiàn)有供水。然而，有人擔心回收設(shè)施的成本可能會超過納稅人愿意承擔的限度。此外，說服洛杉磯居民接受回收廢水用于飲用，可能是這一過程中最大的挑戰(zhàn)之一。

邁阿密護水者（美國佛羅里達州）在最近一篇《邁阿密先驅(qū)報》的文章中被報道，該文章討論了極端高溫導(dǎo)致的魚類死亡事件。這些事件更有可能在夏季發(fā)生，原因是過多的雨水、徑流和污水泄漏，常見于運河、近岸區(qū)域以及受雨水徑流或化糞池系統(tǒng)影響的比斯坎灣部分區(qū)域。當遇到魚類死亡事件時，建議人們拍攝視頻并記錄確切位置和時間。然后將此信息通過電子郵件發(fā)送給邁阿密-戴德縣的監(jiān)管機構(gòu)，或報告給邁阿密護水者。比斯坎灣低氧事件的一些主要原因包括營養(yǎng)鹽污染、有害藻華和地下水排放，所有這些在夏季雨季都會加劇。

普吉特灣護水者（美國華盛頓州）在解決長期污染問題和強化海事行業(yè)問責(zé)制方面取得了一項重大法律勝利。美國最高法院拒絕審理塔科馬港（Port of Tacoma）和SSA碼頭公司（SSA Terminals）的上訴，這實際上維持了下級法院的裁決，即根據(jù)《清潔水法》追究這些公司的責(zé)任。該案最初于2017年提起，焦點在于被告違反其雨水排放許可證規(guī)定的問題。塔科馬港有通過雨水徑流向普吉特灣排放有毒金屬的歷史記錄。

斯波坎河護水者（美國華盛頓州）在與斯潘格爾鎮(zhèn)（Spangle）于2021年對其提起訴訟后，雙方達成和解。盡管法院并未認定斯潘格爾鎮(zhèn)違反了《清潔水法》，但該鎮(zhèn)同意了一項為期10年的和解協(xié)議，要求其升級基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施，并在2035年之前遵守嚴格的監(jiān)測和許可規(guī)定。作為協(xié)議的一部分，斯潘格爾鎮(zhèn)必須向斯波坎河護水者支付29,000美元的法律費用，并向美國財政部支付2,500美元的罰款，以回應(yīng)所指控的違規(guī)行為。此外，斯潘格爾鎮(zhèn)還須在2025年9月前提交水質(zhì)研究計劃，在2029年前提供最終施工設(shè)計，并在2031年前完成所有相關(guān)項目。

孟加拉護水者（孟加拉國）最近在賈馬爾普爾（Jamalpur）和丘納蒂（Chunati）組織了慶祝世界環(huán)境日的活動。這些活動旨在提高公眾對樹木在保護環(huán)境方面重要性的認識，以及塑料廢物的有害影響。發(fā)言人強調(diào)了個人通過種植和養(yǎng)護樹木所能產(chǎn)生的影響，敦促每個人為家園和社區(qū)綠化做出貢獻。其中一個亮點是向?qū)W生分發(fā)了1000棵樹苗，并將在六個月后對養(yǎng)護樹苗最好的人給予獎勵。在其他新聞中，孟加拉護水者執(zhí)行主任沙里夫·賈米爾（Sharif Jamil）在名為“能源對話：青年推動公正轉(zhuǎn)型”（Energy Talk: Youth for Just Transition）的互動活動中擔任主講人。在活動期間，他討論了孟加拉國的能源狀況、可再生能源潛力、政策挑戰(zhàn)以及青年在氣候倡導(dǎo)中的積極作用。他詳細闡述了氣候戰(zhàn)士的特質(zhì)，以及保護孫德爾本斯（Sundarbans）免受燃煤發(fā)電項目威脅的運動，并就河流污染的威脅以及鄰國上游基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施對孟加拉國河流系統(tǒng)的影響發(fā)出了警告。

活動最新動態(tài)

聯(lián)合國大會會議

本周，護水者聯(lián)盟的護水運動經(jīng)理切爾西·麥克唐納（Chelsea McDonald）將出席聯(lián)合國大會主席召開的關(guān)于可持續(xù)發(fā)展目標6（SDG 6）的會議。此次會議將包含利益相關(guān)方對加速實現(xiàn)SDG 6的意見征詢，并為2026年聯(lián)合國水事會議互動對話的主題進行頭腦風(fēng)暴。如需了解更多信息，請與切爾西聯(lián)系。

極端天氣資源

美國多地正經(jīng)歷破紀錄的熱浪，數(shù)百萬人深陷極端高溫、停電和野火的困境。憂思科學(xué)家聯(lián)盟（Union of Concerned Scientists）提供了一個工具，可地圖化顯示因氣候變化而加劇的極端天氣事件；同時，國家野生動物聯(lián)合會（National Wildlife Federation）探討了極端高溫的增長趨勢，并重點介紹了一些韌性策略——例如密爾沃基的綠色校園計劃（Milwaukee’s Green Schools Initiative）和由南達科他州奧格拉拉蘇族部落（Oglala Sioux Tribe）領(lǐng)導(dǎo)的地下溫室項目。此類熱浪和極端天氣模式并非美國獨有。如果您有相關(guān)資源或案例分享，請聯(lián)系護水者聯(lián)盟氣候與安全能源運動經(jīng)理 Isaiah Back-Gaal（以賽亞·巴克-加爾），以便我們分享和傳播。

重要信息

2026財年會員費與許可費賬單

上周，我們已向所有護水者組織和區(qū)域?qū)嶓w的指定會員代表，以及所有護水者附屬機構(gòu)的對接人發(fā)送了2026財年會員費與許可費的賬單。如果您預(yù)期會收到此賬單但未收到，或者您收到了賬單但并非正確的對接人，請盡快告知護水者會員服務(wù)經(jīng)理Min Zheng（mzheng@waterkeeper.org）。電子郵件和賬單中包含了所有必要的說明，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問和/或預(yù)見到任何問題（包括支付鏈接故障），請聯(lián)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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FY26 MEMBERSHIP AND LICENSE FEE INVOICES

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.

NEW UNIFIED REQUEST FORM

We've launched a new Unified Request Form to help us respond to your support requests more quickly and effectively. Whether you're looking for resources, guidance, or help navigating a specific issue, this form gives us the information we need to assist you more efficiently—and ensures that nothing falls through the cracks. Please use this form moving forward for all support inquiries. The process for Waterkeeper Weekly submissions remains unchanged.

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編輯：朱冰睿

初審：姚沁田

二審：朱紫伊

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