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Maryland Court Rules in Favor of Local Riverkeepers and Rejects Weak Montgomery County Stormwater Permit
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
On April 2, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled against the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) and sent the flawed stormwater permit for...
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Cape Fear River Watch and Waterkeeper Alliance Oppose Proposed Reclassification of the Lower Cape Fear River
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
DENR Proposal Ignores Pollution Sources to the Detriment of North Carolina Citizens WILMINGTON, NC – March 5, 2015 – Cape Fear River Watch and Waterkeeper Alliance,...
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Waterkeeper Alliance Statement on EPA’s Final “Connectivity” Report
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
January 16, 2015 – The release of EPA’s final report, Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A Review and Synthesis of the...
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Coalition Files Lawsuit to Protect Endangered Sea Turtles, Whales, Aquatic Species
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
Coalition Files Lawsuit to Protect Endangered Sea Turtles, Whales, Aquatic Species Endangered Species Nationwide Threatened by Dangerous Cooling Water...
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Groups Applaud Authorities Budget Office for Thorough Review of EFC Clean Water Raid & Operations
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
In August, the independent state Authorities Budget Office (ABO) announced it was investigating the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) to determine...
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Groups Urge Full Protection of Tributaries and Adjacent Waters in WOTUS Rule
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
Broad, clear definition of “Waters of the U.S.” critical to protecting our waterways Waterkeeper Alliance submits comments to EPA and U.S. Army Corps...
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Groups File Lawsuit Challenging State’s Plan to Partially Finance New Tappan Zee Bridge by Raiding Critical Clean Water Funds
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
Groups File Lawsuit Challenging State’s Plan to Partially Finance New Tappan Zee Bridge by Raiding Critical Clean Water Funds Action taken to discourage...
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New Coalition Launched To Protect Colorado River Headwaters
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Coalition Launched to Protect Colorado River Headwaters Epic Drought and Dirty Energy Boom Spotlight Fragility of Water Supply...
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Environmental Groups Sue EPA on Deficient Cooling Water Intake Rule
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
New EPA regulation fails to set a cooling water intake standard for protecting aquatic species NEW YORK (September 2, 2014) – A coalition of environmental...
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New EPA National Beach Guidance
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
July 31, 2014 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced new National Beach Guidance for coastal and Great Lakes states to...
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Court Expands Public’s Right to Know about Power Plant Water Pollution
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Environmental groups are filing a complaint against the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to compel the agency to...
Riverkeeper Statement on EPA Rule Perpetuates Unacceptable Status Quo
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
May 20, 2014 Statement by Riverkeeper, Inc. on Important New EPA Ruling Governing Power Plant Cooling Water Nation’s Largest Users of Freshwater Can...
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Victory for Great Lakes
- By: Waterkeeper Alliance
- Clean Water Defense
Coalition: Spending Bill ‘Significant Victory for Millions Who Depend on Great Lakes’ ANN ARBOR, MICH. – The U.S. Congress released its 2014 spending...