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by Marion Nestle
Jun
23
2022
Half of American waterways are badly polluted
The Environmental Integrity Project reports on The Clean Water Act at 50.
The EIP was established by former EPA Attorneys to advocate for stronger environmental laws.
Here’s what this report found:
The bottom line: half of US waterways are badly polluted and “impaired.”
The report recommends that EPA do its job and enforce compliance with existing laws, and Congress pass stronger laws.
Advocates: get to work!