
North Carolina joins “America the Beautiful” challenge to protect vital waterways
The challenge is a partnership to conserve and restore America's rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands

The White House launched a freshwater initiative on Tuesday, the day after Earth Day, to protect 8 million acres of wetlands and 100,000 miles of rivers and streams by 2030. The new challenge is under the “America the Beautiful” initiative and will engage states, cities, tribes and non-profit organizations to protect waterways left at risk by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett v. EPA , where the court ruled that wetlands without a continuous surface connection with other waterways are no longer protected by the Clean Water Act. North Carolina is among the states listed to support freshwater restoration as a part of the initiative.
Environment North Carolina Research & Policy Center and Environment America Research & Policy Center have been working to protect the nation’s waters against pollution and degradation for nearly 20 years — issuing research reports, generating public comments and organizing the support of key constituencies. Our partners at Environment America have also participated in litigation to defend the Clean Water Act.
“By joining this effort, North Carolina is signaling our commitment to protecting our wetlands, rivers and streams that were left defenseless against polluters and developers by the Supreme Court,” said Environment North Carolina Advocate, Emily Mason. “We urge more states to join this effort and help restore and protect many waterways that make our country ‘America the Beautiful.’”
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