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本周周報（2025年4月14日）

保護行動動態

黑勇士河護水者（美國阿拉巴馬州）正在其分水嶺慶祝一項重大發現！得益于該組織咨詢委員會生物學家Bernie Kuhajda的研究，兩種新魚種被成功鑒定。其中，錫普西鏢鱸發現于溫斯頓縣黑勇士河的錫普西支流，蝗蟲叉鏢鱸則分布于布朗特縣的上蝗蟲叉水域。黑勇士河護水者執行董事Charles Scribner認為，這一發現不僅是生態環境好轉的跡象，更是公眾福祉的重要勝利。祝賀團隊取得這項突破性成果！

查特胡奇河護水者（美國阿拉巴馬州）已加入針對鳳凰城的州訴訟，指控其違反了《美國清潔水法》和《阿拉巴馬州水污染控制法》。2024年7月，查特胡奇河護水者警告鳳凰城在60天內停止向查特胡奇河排放非法污染物，否則將面臨法律訴訟。第59天，阿拉巴馬州環境管理部提起州訴訟，查特胡奇河管理員被允許介入。鳳凰城污水處理廠被允許每天排放高達600萬加侖的處理過的廢水，但查特胡奇河護水者報告稱，該廠排放的泡沫、廢氣和衛生用品導致細菌水平飆升，超過了美國環保署的標準。查特胡奇河護水者旨在確保鳳凰城和其他設施升級基礎設施，以保護水質。

下薩斯奎哈納河護水者（美國賓夕法尼亞州）已就約克儲能公司在約克縣建造抽水蓄能設施的許可向美國第三巡回上訴法院提出復審申請。聯邦能源監管委員會（FERC）尚未就此事作出決定。盡管初步許可已獲批準，但它不符合賓夕法尼亞州法律，超出了聯邦能源管理委員會的管轄范圍。因此，由于沒有及時采取行動，請愿書被拒絕。這座沿著薩斯奎哈納河的大型抽水蓄能水電設施將在大約1000英畝的私人財產上建造一個600英畝的水庫，其中包括林地、農田和私人住宅。如果獲得許可，約克儲能公司將被認定在未經同意的情況下征用私有財產，這可能會破壞該地區的生態、文化和娛樂資源。

下薩斯奎哈納河護水者聯盟（美國賓夕法尼亞州）已對共和國服務公司提起訴訟，指控其419次違反《美國清潔水法》，此前該公司向薩斯奎哈納河排放有毒化學品。一名聯邦法官裁定共和國服務公司仍負有責任，駁回了他們關于排放是由于水處理設施建設造成的說法。2017年，該州允許該公司每年向克羅伊茨溪排放多達50萬加侖的滲濾液，并對硼和滲透壓進行限制。盡管同意在2023年4月前升級處理廠，但共和國服務公司繼續超出限制，導致更多違規行為。后續聽證會定于5月21日舉行，以確定處罰。

俄羅斯護水者和加利福尼亞海岸守護者聯盟（美國加利福尼亞州）敦促索諾瑪縣居民加入他們對2023年通過的一項法令的訴訟，認為該法令違反了公共信托原則和《加利福尼亞環境質量法》。索諾瑪縣法院已命令該縣修訂該條例，以符合現有現實。然而，該縣選擇打這場法律戰，而不是遵守州法律。水資源管理政策必須以事實信息為基礎，能夠適應需求和氣候變化的影響，特別是在當前水資源短缺的情況下。俄羅斯護水者和加利福尼亞海岸守護者呼吁居民和社區成員敦促索諾瑪縣監事會解決這一爭議，并制定一項確保當地水資源長期健康的政策。

斯波坎河護水者（美國華盛頓）已對普瑞納飼料公司提起訴訟，指控該公司未遵守美國《清潔水法》關于測試和報告雨水徑流污染物含量的要求。該法律規定工業設施必須監測并公開徑流中的污染物數據，以防止有害物質進入自然環境。此次訴訟旨在強制普瑞納公司采取污染防控措施，避免受污染的雨水徑流流入斯波坎河——這些污染物可能危害野生動物并威脅依賴河流的社區健康。截至目前，普瑞納公司尚未對訴訟作出回應。

布林加納河護水者、蘇爾馬河護水者與科瓦伊河護水者（孟加拉國）近期實地考察了庫希亞拉河沿岸的非法采砂活動及河流侵蝕狀況。非法采砂不僅加劇了河岸侵蝕風險，更令面臨家園流失的當地居民陷入恐慌。社區指出，采砂活動的環境影響缺乏透明度，居民還遭到有權勢政治人物的威脅和法律恐嚇。

伊拉克護水者聯盟最近與體驗荒野俱樂部合作舉辦了一次游泳和潛水訓練。參與者學習了水上運動的基本安全技術，為即將到來的節日做準備。該項目得到了瑞典國際開發協會和挪威人民援助組織的支持，旨在提高和教授基本的水技能。這項令人興奮的培訓是“增強庫爾德斯坦水道保護和環境宣傳能力”倡議的一部分，該倡議旨在提高人們對保護蘇萊曼尼及其周邊地區水道重要性的認識。

資料儲備庫資源提醒

為了支持針對清潔水源、環境保護及相關政策所受攻擊的有效抵制策略，護水者聯盟（Waterkeeper Alliance）為各個護水者組織創建了一個工具和資源資料庫。該資料庫可掃描下方二維碼獲取，它將根據美國及全球范圍內的政策發展、重點事項、面臨的挑戰以及出現的機遇，隨著信息的分享或獲取而定期更新。為了確保我們能滿足所有護水者組織的需求，并加強全球對清潔水源所受攻擊的統一應對措施，我們鼓勵您向護水者會員服務總監巴特?米哈伊洛維奇（Bart Mihailovich）反饋意見，以便為您的倡導工作提供及時且量身定制的支持。

APRIL 14, 2025

NEWS FROM THE MOVEMENT

Black Warrior Riverkeeper(Alabama, U.S.) is celebrating an exciting discovery in their watershed! Thanks to Bernie Kuhajda, a biologist on the organization’s Advisory Council, two new fish species have been identified. The Sipsey Darter was discovered in the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River in Winston County, and the Locust Fork Darter was found in the Upper Locust Fork in Blount County. Charles Scribner, Executive Director of Black Warrior Riverkeeper, views the discovery as a promising sign of ecological health and a win for public well-being. Congrats to the team on this amazing find!

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper(Alabama, U.S.) has joined a state lawsuit against Phenix City for violations of the U.S. Clean Water Act and Alabama Water Pollution Control Act. In July 2024, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper warned Phenix City to stop discharging illegal pollution into the Chattahoochee River within 60 days, or face legal action. On the 59th day, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management filed a state lawsuit, and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper was granted permission to intervene. The Phenix City wastewater treatment plant is permitted to discharge up to six million gallons of treated wastewater daily, but Chattahoochee Riverkeeper has reported foamy discharges, strong odors, and sanitary items, causing spikes in bacteria levels that exceed U.S. EPA guidelines. Chattahoochee Riverkeeper aims to ensure Phenix City and other facilities upgrade infrastructure to protect water quality.

Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper(Pennsylvania, U.S.) has filed a petition for review in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit regarding York Energy Storage, LLC's permit to construct a pumped storage facility at Cuffs Run in York County. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has not yet made a decision on this matter. Although the preliminary permit was approved, it does not comply with Pennsylvania law and exceeds FERC's jurisdiction. As a result, the petition was assumed to be denied due to the lack of timely action. This large-scale pumped storage hydropower facility along the Susquehanna River would create a 600-acre reservoir on approximately 1,000 acres of private property, which includes forested land, farmland, and private residences. If the permit is granted, York Energy Storage will be authorized to take private property without consent, which could destroy the area's ecological, cultural, and recreational resources.

Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association(Pennsylvania, U.S.) has filed a lawsuit against Republic Services for 419 violations of the U.S. Clean Water Act, after the company discharged toxic chemicals into the Susquehanna River. A federal judge ruled Republic Services remains liable, rejecting their claim that the discharges were due to water treatment facility construction. In 2017, the state allowed the company to discharge up to 500,000 gallons of leachate annually into Kreutz Creek, with limits on boron and osmotic pressure. Despite agreeing to upgrade the treatment plant by April 2023, Republic Services continued to exceed the limits, resulting in the additional violations. A follow-up hearing is set for May 21 to determine penalties.

Russian Riverkeeper and California Coastkeeper Alliance(California, U.S.) are urging residents of Sonoma County to join their lawsuit against an ordinance passed in 2023, arguing that it violates the Public Trust Doctrine and the California Environmental Quality Act. The Sonoma County Court has ordered the county to revise the ordinance to align with the existing realities. However, the county has chosen to fight this legal battle rather than comply with state law. It is vital that water management policies are based on factual information and can adapt to both demand and the impacts of climate change, especially given the current scarcity of water. Russian Riverkeeper and California Coastkeeper are calling on residents and community members to urge the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to resolve this dispute and develop a policy ensuring the long-term health of local water resources.

Spokane Riverkeeper(Washington, U.S.) filed a lawsuit against Purina Mills, alleging that the company has not complied with the U.S. Clean Water Act's requirement to test and report the contents of its stormwater runoff. The Clean Water Act mandates that industrial sites test and disclose the pollutants in their water runoff to prevent harmful substances from entering the environment. This lawsuit aims to compel Purina Mills to take measures to prevent polluted stormwater runoff from contaminating the river, as exposure to these pollutants can potentially harm wildlife and affect the communities that rely on the water. So far, Purina Mills has not commented on the lawsuit.

Buringana Riverkeeper, Surma River Waterkeeper and Khowai River Waterkeeper(Bangladesh) conducted an on-site visit to observe illegal sand extraction and river erosion along the Kushiyara River. Illicit sand mining poses a severe erosion risk, instilling fear in residents worried about losing their homes. The community believes there is a lack of transparency regarding the effects of sand extraction, and they feel intimidated by threats and lawsuits from influential political figures.

Waterkeepers Iraq(Iraq) recently conducted a swimming and diving training session in collaboration with the Experience Wilderness Club. Participants learned essential safety techniques for water sports in preparation for an upcoming festival. This project, supported by the Swedish International Development Association and the Norwegian People's Aid, aimed to improve and teach basic water skills. This exciting training is part of the "Empowering Kurdistan for Waterway Conservation and Environmental Advocacy" initiative, which seeks to raise awareness about the importance of protecting waterways in Sulaimany and the surrounding areas.

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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初審：姚沁田

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