President Donald Trump’s repeal of the 2015 Clean Water Act
brings ambiguity to current water protections regarding the Niagara River watershed and other
bodies of water across New York. The changes in regulation leave a grey area
for organizations like the Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper working to protect the environment. Amendments through the repeal will leave the
complex issue a matter of litigation and referral to decisions of past court
cases going forward. Margaux Valenti, legal and programs adviser for Buffalo
Niagara Waterkeeper, discusses the potential implications. By Tommy Corsi and Ryan Williams
