Grace Napolitano: “The Honorable Grace F. Napolitano, Ranking Member, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Committee on…”

Clean water was not always a partisan issue, and no issue has more support among American families than the protection of our nation's waters.

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

Each day that passes absent clarity by the Federal government on Sackett compliance is one more day that business and the environment are at risk.

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.