Description: Food & Water Watch is a U.S.-based nonprofit advocacy organization that works to protect public health, conserve water resources, and limit corporate control over food and water systems through research, public education, grassroots organizing, and public campaigns. Type: Nonprofit advocacy organization (U.S. nonprofit) Policies: Policies advancing public ownership and democratic control of water utilities, stronger drinking water and pollution protections, limits or bans on fracking and factory-scale animal agriculture, food-safety and antibiotic-use reform, and corporate accountability in food and water systems. Funding: Primarily funded by individual donors, membership contributions, small-dollar grassroots fundraising, and foundation grants; does not rely on corporate funding. Affiliates: Food & Water Action (political/advocacy affiliate) and founder/longtime leader Wenonah Hauter as a prominent associated individual
