Clean Water Act

The Latest On: Clean Water Act

February 27, 2019 | Feature

From the Experts: These Are the ‘Dirty 31’ States That Want to Make America’s Waters Burn Again

Polluter-friendly states are helping Trump attack the Clean Water Rule.

February 26, 2019 | In the News: Governing

Toxic Waters: Faulty Sewage Treatment is Making Pollution and Health Problems Worse in Much of the Country

Anna Sewell, Attorney, Earthjustice: “The bottom line is that agencies have to clean up raw sewage on the ground.”

February 19, 2019 | Press Release

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Hawaiʻi Clean Water Act Case

The decision risks Clean Water Act protections against polluters using groundwater as sewers

February 6, 2019 | In the News: Arizona Daily Star

Second Lawsuit Filed Over Massive Vigneto Project In Benson

Stu Gillespie, Attorney, Earthjustice: “Everything would come to a standstill. You’d have gridlock delays at every intersection. It confirms that this whole notion they could develop the property without the Clean Water Act permit is baseless and unfounded.”

February 5, 2019 | Press Release: Victory

Court Ruling Clears Hurdle Toward Lasting Protections For Puget Sound Shorelines

Legal challenge targeting Corps’ failure to regulate shoreline armoring will go forward

January 31, 2019 | Legal Document

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief: Vigneto Development

Complaint challenging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' approval of permit for proposed Villages at Vigneto development project that would rely solely on groundwater, draining the San Pedro River and harming millions of migratory birds, including threatened and endangered species.