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 ...

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, ...

On this day 50 years ago, Congress passed the Clean Water Act. This cornerstone environmental law of the 20th century aimed to eliminate all polluting discharges into our nation’s waterways. For many ...

And 50 years after the passage of Clean Water Act, most everyone agrees on at least one thing. The smelly, polluted Androscoggin River of Ed Muskie’s childhood is not the Androscoggin River of ...

The passing of the Clean Water Act on October 18, 1972 came at a time when rivers were catching on fire from all of the chemicals that were being dumped into them.

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 ...