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Nurses Strongly Oppose Changes to WOTUS Definitions Citing Impacts on Drinking Water

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Nurses Strongly Oppose Changes to WOTUS Definitions Citing Impacts on …

by The ANHE Team

Published November 18, 2025

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A new report by the Environmental Protection Netwo

A new report by the Environmental Protection Network examines environmental and public health rollbacks under the Trump administration—featuring insights from EPN policy analyst Sarah Bucic, MSN, RN.

Hormone disruption. Fertility problems. Cancer. Parkinson’s. Developmental harm in children. These aren’t random trends. They are linked to increasing exposure to toxic chemicals — while the guardrails meant to protect us are being weakened.

We have a choice: accept more risk, or demand better.

Read more: https://zurl.co/1xIQd

🎧 New episode of the Nurses for Healthy Environmen

🎧 New episode of the Nurses for Healthy Environments Podcast: “Envisioning Planetary Health with the Nightingale Initiative for Global Health.”

Tune in for a conversation on nursing leadership, global health, and the movement for planetary health.

Listen here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/9TsfS

Join the ANHE Food and Agriculture Committee on Ma

Join the ANHE Food and Agriculture Committee on March 24th at 3 pm ET for a webinar "Advancing Health Justice for Farmworkers"

Farmworkers are essential to our food system, yet they experience disproportionate environmental and occupational health risks that often go unseen and unaddressed. Featuring speakers from the Migrant Clinicians Network, the webinar will share environmental and occupational hazards faced by farmworkers, including pesticide exposure, heat-related illness, and workplace injuries. The session will also highlight practical strategies for providing culturally responsive care and improving continuity of care for farmworker communities, taking into account language, migration patterns, and access barriers. Participants will learn actionable steps participants can take to raise awareness and promote safer, healthier conditions for farmworkers and their families.

Register here: https://zurl.co/SYJ2Y

64 health organizations, including the Alliance of

64 health organizations, including the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, are urging Congress not to weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—the nation’s primary chemical safety law that protects people from harmful chemical exposures.

Read the press release:
https://zurl.co/LDGo9

Join the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environmen

Join the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and Freedom Trainers on Thursday, March 19, 5–8 PM ET for a virtual training workshop: The Role of Nursing in Collective and Mass Noncooperation.

Learn about the role nurses can play in collective action and strategies for mass noncooperation.

Register: https://zurl.co/LTEg7

🌍 Nursing leadership is mobilizing bold, innovativ

🌍 Nursing leadership is mobilizing bold, innovative, and equitable climate–health action. Join ANHE and SONSIE for our NGO CSW70 Forum culmination event highlighting the impact of Nurses Leading the Charge: The Path to COP30.

📅 Thursday, March 19 | 8:30–10 AM ET

🎤 Hear from nurses who attended COP30, explore outcomes from six months of global engagement, and learn what comes next for climate and health advocacy.

📍 Virtual – Register now: https://zurl.co/u4VsO

Co-hosted by @we.are.anhe & @SONSIELNurse
#CSW70 #ClimateAndHealth #NursesLeadingTheCharge

TOMORROW: March 5 | 3PM ET Join Geoff Horsfield,

TOMORROW: March 5 | 3PM ET

Join Geoff Horsfield, Legislative Director at EWG, for a timely briefing on the new House Farm Bill proposal—and what it could mean for public health, pesticide safety, and our communities.

The current text could weaken environmental protections and override state pesticide safety laws that protect children at schools, parks, and playgrounds nationwide.

What’s at stake? And how can nurses take action?

👉 Register now (link in bio): https://zurl.co/xxK4q

ANHE is a proud member of The Alliance for Health

ANHE is a proud member of The Alliance for Health and Safe Chemicals which is a national coalition of organizations and networks united around the principle: put people’s health first. The group issued an urgent warning following the release of draft legislation to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the bipartisan law Congress overhauled in 2016. The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) has announced a hearing on the discussion draft scheduled for March 4, 2026.

Read about it here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/fIDy1

Join the ANHE Practice Forum on March 17 at 3 PM E

Join the ANHE Practice Forum on March 17 at 3 PM ET for Environmental Impacts on Chronic Kidney Disease, a webinar focused on strengthening the role of nurses and nurse practitioners in addressing environmental health in clinical care.

Featuring Kelsea Carrier, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, this session will explore how environmental exposures contribute to CKD and share practical strategies for patient education, early screening, and prevention.

Register here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/5cwuz

We’re excited to share that ANHE’s very own Milagr

We’re excited to share that ANHE’s very own Milagros R. Elia, M.A., APRN, ANP-BC, Program Manager, is speaking at this year’s Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium in Scottsdale, AZ, April 11–13. Her session is titled “Polluted Hearts: Environmental Health in Cardiovascular Care.” CVN26 is your place to connect with and learn from the voices and practitioners moving cardiovascular care forward.

Register (link in bio): https://zurl.co/wcB5M

The climate crisis isn’t just environmental — it’s

The climate crisis isn’t just environmental — it’s social. 🌍

As extreme weather and political and economic stressors intensify, the need for community-led resilience has never been greater. Strong neighborhoods save lives.

Join the Community of Practice on Thursday, March 12 to learn how to build social support networks and form mutual aid groups in your community.

🕦 11:30 AM–12:30 PM ET
🌎 8:30–9:30 AM PT | 4:30–5:30 PM UK (GMT) | 7:30–8:30 PM EAT

If you’re part of a civic, nonprofit, private, or public organization, you’re also invited to join an international consortium advancing local resilience networks worldwide.

Let’s organize. Let’s connect. Let’s build the support systems we’ll need for what’s ahead.

Register here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/uP5xT

New survey from @The Pew Charitable Trusts shows m

New survey from @The Pew Charitable Trusts shows more than 70% of U.S. adults are concerned about harmful chemicals in food and drinking water— a majority is also concerned about chemicals in food packaging, children’s and baby products, farmland, and other sources.

Read it here: https://zurl.co/9J1PH

📢 New “Terrible Toxics” Situation Report Released

📢 New “Terrible Toxics” Situation Report Released

The Environmental Protection Network’s latest report warns that weakened federal safeguards are increasing exposure to harmful pollutants — from PFAS and lead to mercury and ozone — putting communities at greater risk.

Proud to highlight it features our very own Sarah Bucic, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC, Policy Analyst at ANHE, elevating the health perspective in the call for stronger protections.

Read more: https://zurl.co/wUIqG

We are excited to share that our very own Milagros

We are excited to share that our very own Milagros Elia (M.A, APRN, ANP-BC), Program Manager at ANHE, will be speaking at the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention this March in Arlington, Virginia!

Hosted by the @Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health and other leading partners, this event will bring together leaders working for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Register to join (link in bio): https://zurl.co/ExxCM #OPOH26

🚨 March 5 | 3PM ET Join Geoff Horsfield, Legislat

🚨 March 5 | 3PM ET

Join Geoff Horsfield, Legislative Director at EWG, for a timely briefing on the new House Farm Bill proposal—and what it could mean for public health, pesticide safety, and our communities.

The current text could weaken environmental protections and override state pesticide safety laws that protect children at schools, parks, and playgrounds nationwide.

What’s at stake? And how can nurses take action?

👉 Register now (link in bio): https://zurl.co/UWg9q

Join Health Voices for Equitable Phaseout of Fossi

Join Health Voices for Equitable Phaseout of Fossil Fuels
🗓 March 31, 2026
⏰ 3–4 PM ET

Hear leaders from the Americas, Africa, and Australia on countering misinformation, advancing clean energy, and protecting public health.

Register here (link in bio): https://zurl.co/g0fLY

TOMORROW! Join the ANHE Research Forum Monthly Cal

TOMORROW! Join the ANHE Research Forum Monthly Call on Thursday, February 26th at 3pm ET for Simulating Healthier Climate Futures Workshop with Katherine Markova, Partnerships Lead at Climate Interactive. 1 hour of Nursing Continuing Education (CE) credit will be available to attendees who complete an evaluation and post-test.

Want to discover what actually works on climate change? The En-ROADS workshop is a hands-on experience that puts you in the driver’s seat of climate policy. In just 60 minutes, you’ll use a powerful, MIT-backed climate model to test real solutions — from clean energy and nature-based strategies to cutting-edge carbon removal — and see their impact on health, equity, and the planet. With live polls, interactive scenarios, and real-time results, this session is engaging, practical, and empowering. You’ll leave with clearer insights and new ideas on how to communicate research findings in an interactive manner.

Register here or at the link in our bio: https://zurl.co/N9iCR

🌍 Nursing leadership is mobilizing bold, innovativ

🌍 Nursing leadership is mobilizing bold, innovative, and equitable climate–health action. Join ANHE and SONSIE for our NGO CSW70 Forum culmination event highlighting the impact of Nurses Leading the Charge: The Path to COP30.

📅 Thursday, March 19 | 8:30–10 AM ET

🎤 Hear from nurses who attended COP30, explore outcomes from six months of global engagement, and learn what comes next for climate and health advocacy.

📍 Virtual – Register now (link in bio): https://tinyurl.com/vyty9cej

Co-hosted by @we.are.anhe & @SONSIELNurse
#CSW70 #ClimateAndHealth #NursesLeadingTheCharge

THIS WEEKEND! Extreme Weather Survivors is hosting

THIS WEEKEND! Extreme Weather Survivors is hosting a National Virtual Advocacy Summit on Saturday, February 28, bringing together people from across the country who have been directly impacted by extreme weather. The afternoon will focus on storytelling, skill-building, and shared learning, with a keynote from Congresswoman Lucy McBath. Join to explore how lived experience can drive solutions that better prepare and protect communities. Register: https://zurl.co/25ELx or head to the link in our bio!

🌎 Everyone deserves to live in a world where healt

🌎 Everyone deserves to live in a world where health comes first. That means safe air to breathe, clean water to drink, healthy food to eat, and products we can trust.

A new analysis from @SaferStates finds at least 33 states will also consider more than 275 policies that will address #PFAS, plastics, and other toxic chemicals. #StatesInTheLead 🙌

Read more here:
https://zurl.co/oplpR

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