by South Yuba River Citizens League | Sep 5, 2023
Enacted in 1972, the Clean Water Act established a nationwide approach to improving the quality of our nation’s lakes, rivers, streams, and other water bodies. One of its features is that it prohibits the discharge of pollutants from a point source into “navigable waters” unless otherwise authorized under the Act. “Navigable waters” are defined in the Act as “the waters of the United States, including the territorial seas.”
by Idaho Rivers United | Aug 31, 2023
In the world of environmental policy, this summer has been busy with three new proposed rules from the Federal Government, which include changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a Public Lands Rule, and revisions to the Bureau of Land Management’s...
by California Trout | Jun 23, 2023
Last week, CalTrout, the Yurok Tribe, and Farmer’s Ditch Company (FDC) gathered in the Scott River Valley to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaborative work that envisions a future where salmon populations and family farms both flourish. The MOU...
by Trout Unlimited | Jun 1, 2023
With Clean Water Act protections in jeopardy, on-the-ground restoration is more vital than ever
by South Yuba River Citizens League | May 31, 2023
In a significant ruling on May 25, 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a decision that carries profound implications for the Clean Water Act, the landmark water pollution law. The Court concluded that the property owned by an Idaho couple does not fall within the scope...
