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Study Finds Small Streams, Recently Stripped of Protections, Are a Big Deal

Ephemeral streams are crucial to the nation's waterways, contributing significantly to water flow and possibly becoming more vulnerable to pollution due to limited protections.

San Jose, nonprofit partners begin homeless count along waterways

San Jose is addressing waterway pollution largely caused by homeless encampments by banning them and enhancing shelter services.

Local watchdog alleges SF is discharging sewage, trash into area water

San Francisco Baykeeper plans to sue over violations of the Clean Water Act due to sewage runoff into bodies of water.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission disputes claims, stating they treat most stormwater before discharge into water bodies.

Study Finds Small Streams, Recently Stripped of Protections, Are a Big Deal

Ephemeral streams are crucial to the nation's waterways, contributing significantly to water flow and possibly becoming more vulnerable to pollution due to limited protections.

San Jose, nonprofit partners begin homeless count along waterways

San Jose is addressing waterway pollution largely caused by homeless encampments by banning them and enhancing shelter services.

Local watchdog alleges SF is discharging sewage, trash into area water

San Francisco Baykeeper plans to sue over violations of the Clean Water Act due to sewage runoff into bodies of water.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission disputes claims, stating they treat most stormwater before discharge into water bodies.
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#phillips-66

U.S. attorney's office charges Phillips 66 refinery with illegal dumping

Phillips 66 has been indicted for violating the Clean Water Act by improperly disposing of wastewater.

Phillips 66 accused of violating the Clean Water Act in California

Phillips 66 has been indicted for Clean Water Act violations related to its wastewater discharge practices in California.

Phillips 66 Is Accused of Violating the Clean Water Act

Phillips 66 was indicted for violating the Clean Water Act by improperly discharging contaminated wastewater and failing to report the incidents.
The case underscores the responsibility of corporations to adhere to environmental laws and ensure community safety.

DOJ indicts Phillips 66 for SoCal refinery allegedly dumping industrial wastewater into sewer

Phillips 66 faces federal indictment for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging industrial wastewater into the LA sewer system without reporting it.

Phillips 66 indicted on charges it dumped tainted water from California refinery into sewer system

Phillips 66 has been indicted for environmental violations related to waste discharge into LA's sewer system during the pandemic.

U.S. attorney's office charges Phillips 66 refinery with illegal dumping

Phillips 66 has been indicted for violating the Clean Water Act by improperly disposing of wastewater.

Phillips 66 accused of violating the Clean Water Act in California

Phillips 66 has been indicted for Clean Water Act violations related to its wastewater discharge practices in California.

Phillips 66 Is Accused of Violating the Clean Water Act

Phillips 66 was indicted for violating the Clean Water Act by improperly discharging contaminated wastewater and failing to report the incidents.
The case underscores the responsibility of corporations to adhere to environmental laws and ensure community safety.

DOJ indicts Phillips 66 for SoCal refinery allegedly dumping industrial wastewater into sewer

Phillips 66 faces federal indictment for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging industrial wastewater into the LA sewer system without reporting it.

Phillips 66 indicted on charges it dumped tainted water from California refinery into sewer system

Phillips 66 has been indicted for environmental violations related to waste discharge into LA's sewer system during the pandemic.
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#supreme-court

Supreme Court hints at sweeping ruling that could gut the Clean Water Act - 48 hills

The Supreme Court case poses a significant threat to the Clean Water Act and environmental protections amid broader interpretations sought by conservative justices.

Conservative Justices Appear to Side With San Francisco in Water Quality Dispute

The Supreme Court may limit E.P.A. powers over vague water pollution regulations, impacting environmental protection efforts.

Supreme Court hints at sweeping ruling that could gut the Clean Water Act - 48 hills

The Supreme Court case poses a significant threat to the Clean Water Act and environmental protections amid broader interpretations sought by conservative justices.

Conservative Justices Appear to Side With San Francisco in Water Quality Dispute

The Supreme Court may limit E.P.A. powers over vague water pollution regulations, impacting environmental protection efforts.
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Supes pass resolution seeking to avoid a sweeping attack on the Clean Water Act - 48 hills

The Board of Supes urges the city to settle its lawsuit with the EPA to protect the Clean Water Act, not to direct city officials.
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SF's Water Pollution Lawsuit Against the EPA Is Heading to the US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court will hear a case where San Francisco sued the EPA over sewage discharge into the Pacific Ocean.

SF taking the EPA to the Supreme Court over Clean Water Act; some supes are outraged - 48 hills

The San Francisco mayor's race is intensifying with aggressive campaigning and lack of strategic cooperation among candidates.
San Francisco is pursuing a contentious lawsuit involving the Clean Water Act, impacting local sewage discharge regulations.

Environmental groups plead with supes to block SF's dangerous lawsuit against the EPA - 48 hills

The city should drop its lawsuit against the EPA to protect the Clean Water Act and avoid harming environmental law.”],

SF's Water Pollution Lawsuit Against the EPA Is Heading to the US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court will hear a case where San Francisco sued the EPA over sewage discharge into the Pacific Ocean.

SF taking the EPA to the Supreme Court over Clean Water Act; some supes are outraged - 48 hills

The San Francisco mayor's race is intensifying with aggressive campaigning and lack of strategic cooperation among candidates.
San Francisco is pursuing a contentious lawsuit involving the Clean Water Act, impacting local sewage discharge regulations.

Environmental groups plead with supes to block SF's dangerous lawsuit against the EPA - 48 hills

The city should drop its lawsuit against the EPA to protect the Clean Water Act and avoid harming environmental law.”],
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Raw sewage in creeks? Sunnyvale and Mountain View argue in court the Clean Water Act should not apply to them

The cities of Sunnyvale and Mountain View are facing criticism for their tactics in a court case where their lawyers argued against protecting major Bay Area creeks from pollution under the Clean Water Act.
Environmentalists are disappointed and believe that the cities should be better stewards of the streams and creeks they are responsible for protecting.

A beleaguered breeder faces a record $35 million fine for mistreating its beagles

Envigo RMS LLC fined $35 million for violating Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act involving beagles and the environment.
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