Fred Krupp's Argument Against The Clean Water Act

The Clean Water Act was passed by the Congress in 1972. This Act protects all the “waters of the United States” and it still remains one of the most important tools that is used to try and protect our waters. This a good example of one public policy in place now that aims to improve some aspect of environmental sustainability because it regulates pollutant leaks into the water. With lots of streams at risk of pollution, our drinking water also is at risk with fish and wildlife species being at risk as well. So, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers released their proposed rule, which clarify which are the waters that are protected under the Clean Water Act. That includes to restore protection to all of the tributaries of waters that the Clean Water Act already covered and in addition to the wetlands, lakes, or other waters within the floodplains of the tributaries mentioned above. Although this is a great way to help our environment and a great stand, I feel like there’s still some shortcomings. For example, there will always be some …show more content…
I am interested in climate change because in my option that is what we as humans are more aware of since it’s happening so drastically impacting our weather among other things. I never though of who is someone I admire that relates to this topic; that makes a difference in our environment until I searched up Fred Krupp. He has guided the environmental defense fund for more than three decades and he is also a recognize leader that is involved in the international community. He fights on climate change, energy, and sustainability issues to protect our environment. With his help, the Environmental Defense Fund became of the the world’s biggest organizations. I haven’t done a lot of research about him and what he does, but with what I already know, I already admire