So, 50 years after the Clean Water Act became law, we should appreciate the progress we have made, while at the same time remain wide-eyed about the threats and challenges before us, ...

The Clean Water Act is one of America’s greatest environmental success stories. It has reined in industrial pollution and restored lakes, rivers, and streams from coast to coast. But 50 years after ...

In the 50 years since the Clean Water Act (CWA) became law, the health of U.S. rivers, lakes and streams has improved. On the Cuyahoga, insects, ...

Now, 50 years later, we can be proud of these results, but we cannot rest on our laurels. Access to clean and safe water is a fundamental right, yet today, the Clean Water Act faces renewed legal ...

What might the next 50 years of water quality in the U.S. look like? Our waterways are in much better condition than they were 50 years ago. We've made vast improvements in many of our waterways, and ...

On Oct. 18, 1972, Congress voted to override President Richard Nixon’s veto to enact the landmark Clean Water Act. Fifty years after its passage, the law has proven to be one of the most ...

The Clean Water Act turned 50 years old this week. Although the anniversary was celebrated by environmentalists from coast to coast, the measure faces legal challenges today and shortcomings based ...

Even if the court accepts the broader view of the Clean Water Act’s scope, the 50-year-old law should now be seen as only a starting point for necessary protection of the nation’s water.

And that’s all thanks to the Clean Water Act, which turned 50 years old today. But on its 50th anniversary, the legacy of the landmark legislation is under threat in many ways, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – It’s been 50 years since the passage of the Clean Water Act with the goal of cleaning up the country’s navigable waterways, and while there is cause to celebrate what the ...

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), signed in 1974, has transformed U.S. water safety, reducing harmful contaminants and ensuring 93% of systems meet health standards. Celebrating 50 years of ...