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Progressive Local Government
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Sackett and Stitching Together Nonfederal Environmental Law
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level National, State
State(s) Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin
Source Environmental Law Institute
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources
The regulatory status of nonfederal waters has been fragmented due to the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA, which removed federal protection for many surface waters, leaving many wetlands and freshwater resources unregulated. Several states have stepped in to regulate environmental...
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Providence Water and Sewers Ordinance
Type Act or Session Law
Year 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) Rhode Island
Source City of Providence
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources
This Providence ordinance ensures proper removal and maintenance of the disposal of sewage wastes and waste waters to promote safe and sustainable water efforts. It prohibits the disposal of pollutants into public sewers, implements preliminary treatment to control the discharge of...
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Defending Our Water Security: A Blueprint to Deliver Clean Water, Strong Infrastructure, and Safe Communities
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2025
Level National
State(s) All States
Source American Rivers
Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Safety
Clean water is vital to future economic growth and security. This report identifies the threats posed to our water wealth due to failing dams and frequent floods. To promote safe and clean water, it recommends increasing public accessibility to water quality data, investing in floodplain...
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Small Business Owners Favor Regulations to Protect Clean Water
Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2012
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source American Sustainable Business Network
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources
This report assesses the results of a national poll of small business owners on federal clean water regulations and finds that 80% of owners favor federal regulations to ensure clean water. Further, small business owners assign high importance to clean water for their own operations...
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