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Welcome to the Save the Clean Water Act Site!
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Since Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, we have made great progress in cleaning up our nation's waters. But that progress is in jeopardy today. The law historically has protected the nation's lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands from unregulated pollution and destruction. Today, however, many water bodies are being denied the Act's protections against pollution. Please explore this website to find out more about what you can do to save the Clean Water Act! |
Now is the time to support clean water!
When Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, it intended to establish broad protections for water to achieve the law's goal of restoring and maintaining the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters. However, since 2001, Supreme Court decisions have called into doubt these broad protections.
Polluters are trying to reverse long-established protections for our streams and wetlands, endangering all of our communities. Congress must act now to end the confusion over which waterways are protected and reaffirm longstanding protections for vital water bodies. Congress must pass a strong bill quickly to prevent the loss of more water bodies.
Please fill out the form below to send a letter to your Member of Congress today.
Groups Participating in this Campaign
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The New York Times has published research on how polluters are breaking the law of the Clean Water Act and not being held accountable.
See how this affects your state.
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