There could actually be adverse environmental consequences: Waterways could become clogged with vegetation, depriving farmers and downstream states of much-needed water; pests could devastate forest canopies, raising temperatures of streams and impairing waterways; and invasive pests and noxious weeds could spread significantly.
Warning about potential negative impacts of requiring NPDES permits.
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The second trend highlighted at this morning's hearing focuses back on the Congress and how the Federal Government has stopped making significant Federal investments in improving our Nation's water quality.
However, I am troubled by the tone taken by this Congress in carrying out its oversight activities of the current administration.
Too often these days we have let the rhetoric surrounding controversial issues overtake the reality.
Should we not use this as a catalyst? I mean, and not just talk about conversations and not just talk about yes, we are looking at it and we are studying it. Let's do it.
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