May 12, 2020
Supreme Court Makes Ripples with Indirect Discharge Case Under the Clean Water Act
By Danielle Goshen, Water Policy and Outreach Specialist, Galveston Bay Foundation Not too long ago in our Nation’s history, waterways across the United States were in critical condition. Mounting environmental consciousness in the late 1960’s coupled with catastrophic events, such as the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire, led to major amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948. These amendments, made in 1972, are now referred to as the Clean Water Act (CWA). Congress’s intent in creating the CWA was an unambiguous response to the environmental concerns of the day -- to “restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters.” To make the importance of this clear, Congress even...
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Water Policy & Outreach Specialist at Galveston Bay Foundation
Danielle joined the Texas Living Waters Project in August 2019. Her interest in environmentalism and curiosity on how natural systems function inspired her to attend the University of Toronto for her undergraduate degrees in environmental geography and environmental studies. Later, she continued her studies at the University of Georgia School of Law. During that time, Danielle interned at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 office and served as a Georgia Sea Grant Legal Fellow working on coastal resiliency projects. Danielle enjoys playing competitive sports with friends and going on outdoor adventures with her dog, Bozeman.
Latest posts by Danielle Goshen (see all)
- Thinking Beyond and Before the Ike Dike: Why Texas Needs Holistic Solutions to Coastal Protection - August 23, 2022
- Harris County Passes Bylaws for Community Task Force to Create a More Resilient Future - September 21, 2020
- Supreme Court Makes Ripples with Indirect Discharge Case Under the Clean Water Act - May 12, 2020
Water Policy & Outreach Specialist at Galveston Bay Foundation
Danielle joined the Texas Living Waters Project in August 2019. Her interest in environmentalism and curiosity on how natural systems function inspired her to attend the University of Toronto for her undergraduate degrees in environmental geography and environmental studies. Later, she continued her studies at the University of Georgia School of Law. During that time, Danielle interned at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 office and served as a Georgia Sea Grant Legal Fellow working on coastal resiliency projects. Danielle enjoys playing competitive sports with friends and going on outdoor adventures with her dog, Bozeman.
Latest posts by Danielle Goshen (see all)
- Thinking Beyond and Before the Ike Dike: Why Texas Needs Holistic Solutions to Coastal Protection - August 23, 2022
- Harris County Passes Bylaws for Community Task Force to Create a More Resilient Future - September 21, 2020
- Supreme Court Makes Ripples with Indirect Discharge Case Under the Clean Water Act - May 12, 2020
Water Policy & Outreach Specialist at Galveston Bay Foundation
Danielle joined the Texas Living Waters Project in August 2019. Her interest in environmentalism and curiosity on how natural systems function inspired her to attend the University of Toronto for her undergraduate degrees in environmental geography and environmental studies. Later, she continued her studies at the University of Georgia School of Law. During that time, Danielle interned at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 office and served as a Georgia Sea Grant Legal Fellow working on coastal resiliency projects. Danielle enjoys playing competitive sports with friends and going on outdoor adventures with her dog, Bozeman.
Latest posts by Danielle Goshen (see all)
- Thinking Beyond and Before the Ike Dike: Why Texas Needs Holistic Solutions to Coastal Protection - August 23, 2022
- Harris County Passes Bylaws for Community Task Force to Create a More Resilient Future - September 21, 2020
- Supreme Court Makes Ripples with Indirect Discharge Case Under the Clean Water Act - May 12, 2020
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