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New Obama Administration Action Will Help Bolster Great Lakes Restoration

In a strong affirmation of the Clean Water Act, the Obama Administration today proposed new instructions to federal agencies on how to interpret parts of the law in light of two Supreme Court decisions...

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Advocates to U.S. Sens. Brown, Portman: ‘Beat Back Attacks on Clean Water Act’

An opinion piece in the Toledo Blade underscores the importance of clean water programs in the effort to restore the Great Lakes—and the need for public officials like U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Rob...

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Action Alert: Congress Works to Reinstate Clean Water Act Protections

There is only one day left to call your Representatives, urging them to sign on to support a rule that would reinstate Clean Water Act protections! Some regulatory uncertainty has been created by...

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FAQs: Waters of the United States Rule

Frequently Asked Questions A wetland area on the Rouge River. Photo from Flickr/vlitvinov. 1. What is the Waters of the United States rule? The Waters of the United States rule was issued by the Obama...

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Rule clarifying the Clean Water Act is now open for public comment

Children jump into one of the Great Lakes on a summer’s day. Protecting our waters that enjoyed historic protection under the Clean Water Act is critical to keeping our Great Lakes clean and healthy....

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National Farmers Union Dispels Myths Surrounding Clean Water Rule

We have noticed several misleading statements surrounding the Obama Administration’s new clean water rule. This rule clarifies the extent of the Clean Water Act after two Supreme Court decisions...

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Action Alert: Protect Our Drinking Water; Tell Your Senator to Oppose Dirty...

Children enjoy playing in Lake Michigan on a hot summer day. AP Photo/Brian Kersey The Clean Water Protection Rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of...

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Outlines Reasons to Support Clean Water...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has put forward some great facts about their clean water protection rule that every supporter of clean water should read. The clean water protection rule—or...

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Action Alert: Urge Your Representative to Sign On to Support EPA’s Clean...

A vista overlooking Lake Superior. Photo courtesy of Sarah Morrison. Representatives Dingell and Quigley are circulating a letter in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the...

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Water Protection Rule will be the Subject of Congressional Hearing Next Week

On Wednesday of next week two committees from the House and the Senate will hold a joint hearing to discuss the Waters of the United States Rule—the rule put forward by the Obama administration last...

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Action Alert: House Bill Threatens the Clean Water Act

UPDATE: The U.S. House has delayed this vote until later in May. We will let you know when we expect the vote to come up next. On Friday, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the...

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Action Alert: Vote Expected Tuesday Threatens the Clean Water Act

On Tuesday we expect the House of Representatives to vote on the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act (HR 1732)—a bill that would set back efforts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the...

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Action Alert: Protect Clean Water Rule Under Attack in U.S. Senate

We have an URGENT action alert and sign on letter this morning to protect the near-final Clean Water Rule in the Senate. The rule is critical to restoring protections against pollution and destruction...

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Senate Attacks on Clean Water Rule Successfully Rebuffed

Earlier this week, the Clean Water Rule, which we’ve been advocating for throughout the year, was under attack in the U.S. Senate. The Clean Water Rule was finalized by the U.S. Environmental...

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Senate Hears Testimony on Rule Vital to the Health of the Great Lakes

Clean drinking water benefits all of us. The EPA and Army Corps’ rule will restore clean drinking water protections across the United States. Photo from iStock Photo. On Wednesday, April 25 at 10 a.m....

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FAQs: Waters of the United States Rule

Frequently Asked Questions A wetland area on the Rouge River. Photo from Flickr/vlitvinov. 1. What is the Waters of the United States Rule? The proposed Waters of the United States Rule, or Clean Water...

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