Jun 11, 2019 | Clean Water Rule, Dirty Water Rule, Fact Sheets, Water
The public responded to the Trump administration’s proposal to radically redefine the Clean Water Act to strip protections from streams and wetlands with a resounding “No”. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) only provided 45 days for public comment, but more...
Jun 5, 2019 | Clean Water Rule, Dirty Water Rule, Other Publications, Partners
By Bob Wendelgass, President and CEO, Clean Water Action This was originally published by The Hill, here With the start of summer, America’s kids will be swimming, fishing and enjoying the great outdoors. An important federal rule ensures the safety of those local...
Jun 5, 2019 | Clean Water Rule, Dirty Water Rule, Infographics, Other Publications, Partners
By Lynn Thorp, National Campaigns Director, Clean Water Action This was originally published on Clean Water Action’s blog, here. The Trump/Wheeler Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is dismantling critical parts of the Clean Water Act one by one. Cumulatively...
Jun 5, 2019 | Algal outbreaks/Nutrient pollution, Infrastructure, Partners
By Kalima Rose, VP for Strategic Initiatives, PolicyLink This was originally posted on PolicyLink’s website, here. With mounting and devastating water challenges in America, we can leverage Infrastructure Week to turn urgent attention to ensuring both the human...
May 21, 2019 | Fact Sheets, Other Publications, Partners, Water
On April 15, EPA announced that it would not protect surface waters contaminated with pollution that first moves through groundwater. EPA and states have required permits for this type of pollution for decades and it’s reckless to reverse course now. It makes no sense...
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