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Statement on the Clean Water Rule

May 27, 2015

Washington D.C.–Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) finalized the Clean Water Rule.

SEEC Members released the following statement:

“For too long, many of our nation’s streams and wetlands have lacked clear protection under the Clean Water Act. Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental right of all Americans, and today’s Clean Water Rule will help protect drinking water for more than 117 million Americans. Based on public input, science, and the law, the certainty provided by this rule will also help support our economy, recreation, fishing, and healthy ecosystems. Many in Congress have proclaimed their support for clean water, while simultaneously voting to prevent the enactment of the Clean Water Rule. Let us be clear: a vote against the Clean Water Rule is a vote for dirty water. We appreciate the EPA and Army Corps’ work to protect clean water, and we look forward to working with them to ensure these protections are enacted and enforced.”

Issues:Environment