Clean water advocates win court victory to tighten water discharge limits for BP oil refinery
The court’s ruling will tighten restrictions on wastewater discharges from BP’s oil refinery and set a precedent for industrial facilities statewide.
Tag: Clean Water Act
Swimmable Water: What does it mean for Puget Sound?
When we do jump in, it’s a solid reminder of what’s at stake and what we must protect.
Clean water advocates file suit to ensure protection of all U.S. waters under Clean Water Act
Exemptions in the Clean Water Rule are contrary to the best scientific evidence and the basic requirements of the Clean Water Act.
EPA waters down the Clean Water Act
The new rule protects fewer waterways overall and excludes waterbodies across the country from federal protection without a legal or scientific basis.
US EPA and Army Corps issue weak Clean Water Rule
“The final rule inexplicably rolls back protections for streams and rivers, which feed into our water supplies,” said Marc Yaggi, Executive Director of Waterkeeper Alliance.
Defending the Duwamish River: Puget Soundkeeper settles Clean Water Act action against SSA Terminals
Plan requires clean up of ongoing pollution to Duwamish River, Elliott Bay.