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What is the Clean Water Act's legacy as it turns 50?

by Savannah Maher

Oct 18, 2022

The law is credited with cleaning up major pollution in U.S. waterways. Now, the Supreme Court is preparing to weigh in on its scope.

The 1972 Clean Water Act turns 50 years old today. The U.S. Supreme Court is revisiting its scope.

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