On March 1st the New York Times published a compelling article describing how the SWANCC and Rapanos Supreme Court decisions are hampering the ability of federal regulators to protect our nation's waters from pollution. Since 2001, Clean Water Act violations have risen while EPA enforcement has declined. According to this article, EPA regulators estimate that 1,500 major pollution cases have been halted in the last four years alone. Even more alarming, internal studies conducted by midlevel EPA officials indicate that as many as 45% of major polluters are now beyond regulatory reach.

These unacceptable statistics illustrate why it is imperative for Congress to act now to restore the Clean Water Act. Please take a minute to share this important New York Times article with your member of Congress and ask him or her to support immediate passage of the Clean Water Restoration Act.

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