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The Clean Water Act of 2023: Understanding Its Implications and Why Rogue Riverkeeper Stands Watchful
The Clean Water Act of 2023: Understanding Its Implications and Why Rogue Riverkeeper Stands Watchful

Last week the House Democrats introduced the Clean Water Act of 2023 and we find ourselves at a crucial crossroads for our rivers and water bodies nationwide. Learn more about the CWA of 2023 and what its updates could mean in this blog.

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Clean Water Act Defense, Legislation, Take Action, Water QualityKlamath SiskiyouClean Water Act rollbacks, Clean Water Act, clean water, Water Quality, water pollution, wetland, streams, policy, Oregon legislature
UPDATE: August 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Ruling
UPDATE: August 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Ruling

Your help is needed. On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Sackett v. EPA case that notably shrinks the waters previously sheltered under the WOTUS framework.

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Clean Water Act Defense, Stormwater, Water QualityKlamath Siskiyouwotus, Water Quality, waters of the united states, Clean Water Act, 50th anniversary, wetland, crater lake, pollution, pollutants, water pollution, interstate waters, tributary, streams, Streams, rogue river, Rogue River, Rogue Riverkeeper, lakes, ponds, environmental protection agency, epa
UPDATE: Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Ruling
UPDATE: Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Ruling

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced its revisions to the Clean Water Act (CWA) on December 30th 2022. These changes go into effect March 20, 2023. See our blog for more information about Waters of the United States, or WOTUS.

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Clean Water Act Defense, Stormwater, Water QualityKlamath Siskiyouwotus, Water Quality, waters of the united states, Clean Water Act, 50th anniversary, wetland, crater lake, pollution, pollutants, water pollution, interstate waters, tributary, streams, Streams, rogue river, Rogue River, Rogue Riverkeeper, lakes, ponds, environmental protection agency, epa
New Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Ruling
New Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Ruling

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced its revisions to the Clean Water Act (CWA) on December 30th 2022. These changes go into effect March 20, 2023. See our blog for more information about Waters of the United States, or WOTUS.

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Clean Water Act Defense, Stormwater, Water QualityKlamath Siskiyouwotus, Water Quality, waters of the united states, Clean Water Act, 50th anniversary, wetland, crater lake, pollution, pollutants, water pollution, interstate waters, tributary, streams, Streams, rogue river, Rogue River, Rogue Riverkeeper, lakes, ponds, environmental protection agency, epa
Protecting Water Resources: It Starts at the Tributaries
Protecting Water Resources: It Starts at the Tributaries

Underground water is critical, yet it is less visible making it easy to alter or damage through earth work and development. Citizen monitoring and involvement in the local planning process is critical to protect these smaller and little noticed water resources.

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Bear Creek, Clean Water Act Defense, StormwaterFrances OyungWater Quality, clean water, tributary, water resources, local, county, city, river, stream, surface water, riparian, wetland