Obama Plans New Rule to Limit Water Pollution

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The view above Tahoe City, Calif. A proposed clean water regulation has drawn opposition from farmers, property developers, makers of fertilizer and pesticides, oil and gas producers and golf course owners.
JAMES GLOVER / REUTERS

By CORAL DAVENPORT
MAY 22, 2015
The Obama administration is expected in the coming days to announce a major clean water regulation that would restore the federal government’s authority to limit pollution in the nation’s rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands.

Environmentalists have praised the new rule, calling it an important step that would lead to significantly cleaner natural bodies of water and healthier drinking water.

But it has attracted fierce opposition from several business interests, including farmers, property developers, fertilizer and pesticide makers, oil and gas producers and a national association of golf course owners. Opponents contend that the rule would stifle economic growth and intrude on property owners’ rights.

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[w ripley]

The way I read it, about 60% of America's streams and million of acres of wetlands now have some degree of protection under the new law. Sounds like we're going in the right direction. Will be interesting to see how it helps the streams we're diving in and around.