Clean Water Act

Special Interests Want a Free Pass to Pollute - Tell EPA to Protect Our Water

The Clean Water Act is under attack—again. On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers announced plans to review and reconsider which streams, wetlands, and other water resources are protected under the Clean Water Act. A 30-day public comment period is now open through April 23, 2025—this is our chance to speak out before it’s too late!

What’s at Stake for Protecting Our Waters

October 15, 2024 | By Julie MacNamara

The outcome of the November 5 election will have significant implications for clean water, the climate, and environmental justice. The protection of clean water, once a broadly supported issue, has over time become highly politicized.

A Bad Summer To Be In DC

August 30, 2024 | By Troy Wynne

A Summer Reflection as a Clean Water Action Fellow by Troy Wynne.

National Clean Water Action Fellow Troy Wynne

A Year Since Sackett v. EPA: Colorado Becomes First State to Restore Protections to Wetlands and Streams

May 23, 2024 | By Jennifer Peters

One year ago, on May 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of Sackett v. EPA. This decision narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act by removing protections from most wetlands and streams in the United States.

EPA Contends with Devastating Supreme Court Decision that Puts All Water At Risk

August 30, 2023 | By Jennifer Peters

This week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated its “Waters of the United States” rule in response to the May 2023 Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court decision, which significantly weakened the reach of the Clean Water Act, our nation’s 50 year old water pollution control law.

Image of Clean Water Action staff for International Women's Day

On International Women’s Day, Take Action to Protect Our Water!

March 8, 2023 | By Jenny Vickers

This year, International Women's Day is centered on the theme of #EmbraceEquity. We believe International Women's Day is every day and support full equality for women and justice for all.