Clean Water Act

Scholar sees design flaws in federal water pollution law as fueling rival legal theories.

Scholar argues that federal regulatory interventions are needed to reduce plastic wastes.

Scholars explore the regulatory issues surrounding water rights nationally and internationally.

Rejecting federal agencies’ interpretation of the Clean Water Act, the Supreme Court limits the application of federal law over wetlands.

Legal scholars discuss the Court’s most significant regulatory decisions of the last term.

Scholar discusses possible legal avenues to support salmon conservation during climate change.

Two essays by the student winners of a Penn Law essay competition describe important regulatory issues.

Scholar argues that many U.S. prisons are built on hazardous waste sites and lack oversight.

Scholar argues that the Clean Water Act can protect water resources and tribal jurisdiction.

Despite guidance from the Supreme Court, the future of water regulation remains uncertain.

The Supreme Court appears inconsistently enthusiastic about federal regulation and state-centric environmentalism.

Congressional intent and clear statutory text promote common-sense enforcement of federal water regulations.