When first written in 1972, the Clean Water Act called for ending pollution by the 1980s. This course examined the progress made to date, and the progress yet to be made to achieve this goal. The faculty addressed:
the regulatory and permitting framework for limiting water pollution, and
the important distinction between point sources and nonpoint sources.
Although “water” is a straightforward concept, recent Supreme Court decisions and a contentious EPA rulemaking have created enormous confusion surrounding what types of water are subject to federal regulation. The seminar also highlighted:
the distinctions between the regulation of water quality versus water …
