Grace Napolitano: “$1 million invested in water projects creates 12 to 16 jobs in southern California, according to the Economic Roundtable…”

The stone, sand and gravel industry urgently needs clarity and certainty regarding Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.

In my view, we get lost on questions of who is best suited to protect our water resources, rather than talking about the importance of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands for current and future needs.

I believe the Supreme Court purposely chose to substitute its own philosophy over decades-old, legally grounded efforts to protect water quality.

Since 1973, American Rivers has protected wild rivers, restored damaged rivers, and conserved clean water for people and nature.