Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which was passed by Congress on October 18, 1972—establishing a nationwide approach to improving the quality of our nation’s lakes, rivers, streams, and other water bodies. Over the last 50 years, the health of our waters has improved, but threats to water safety remain. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our work on key federal programs for ensuring compliance with and enforcement of the Clean Water Act (Act).
The Clean Water Act at 50: Big Successes, More to Be Done - Yale E360
The Security Implications of Human-Driven Biotic Eruptions - The Council on Strategic Risks
Cheers to 50 Years of the Clean Water Act — Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper
Central California shoulders the drought's inequities - Los Angeles Times
U.S. GAO
Earth Day 2019 – Protecting At-Risk Fish, Birds, and Animals
Marking 50 Years of the Clean Water Act - Heal the Bay
Celebrating 50 Years of the Clean Water Act — ShoreRivers
U.S. GAO
Cheers to 50 Years of the Clean Water Act — Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper
50 years ago, the Clean Water Act promised to fix America's water. Did it succeed?