More work and investment are needed to ensure all waters in Maine are safe for swimming, according to a new report. At least 36 beaches in the state were potentially unsafe for swimming at some point during 2022. John Rumpler, clean water director for Environment Maine, said polluted runoff and failing sewer systems are putting swimmers health at risk. .
So far this summer, Minnesota has seen a lot of hot days, which means many people are soaking up the sun on boats, and in the coming years, watercraft operators will have to comply with new safety requirements. This year, Minnesota legislators approved a phased-in program, calling on boat operators to complete a water safety course and written test before obtaining a permit. Current rules only apply to those between the ages of 12 and 17. .
By Nathalia Teixeira / Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. The process of cleaning water so humans can use it is demanding. Organizations such as the Ohio EPA operate to certify the water quality is drinkable and usable for our daily tasks. .
Environmental advocates say the U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to the Clean Water Act and to Maine s ability to protect some of its most pristine wetlands. A 5-4 decision in Sackett v. .
The U.S. Supreme Court has gutted federal protections for much of the country s wetlands. The court found that the Waters of the United States rule, part of the Clean Water Act, only applies to wetlands with a surface connection to a navigable body of water. .