50 Years After the Clean Water Act—Gauging Progress

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).

Delaware's rivers, streams are the most polluted in the U.S. - WHYY

Celebrating 50 years of the Clean Water Act

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Celebrating 50 Years of the Clean Water Act - Conservation Law Foundation

Bottom's Up to Clean Drinking Water!

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Marking 50 Years of the Clean Water Act - Heal the Bay

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50 years ago, the Clean Water Act promised to fix America's water. Did it succeed?

About half of US water 'too polluted' for swimming, fishing or drinking, report finds – The Hill

Grappling with the biggest marine plastic spill in history