Watershed — definition?
Area draining into a common outlet
Clean Water Act (1972) — regulation?
Regulates point-source pollution, not diffuse sources.
Point source — role?
Identifiable pollution source like factories
Excess nutrients — effect?
Causes eutrophication and algal blooms.
Non-point — pollution type?
Diffuse sources like runoff and unmanaged lands
Sackett v. EPA (2023) — impact?
Limited federal wetland jurisdiction.
Falls Lake — purpose?
Flood control, water supply, recreation.
77% nutrient reduction goal — year?
By 2041.
Point source pollution — example?
Factories and wastewater plants.
Wetlands & buffers — role?
Reduce nutrient and sediment loads.
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1. What was the primary catalyst for the development of environmental regulations in the United States?
2. What is the primary purpose of the Clean Water Act of 1972?
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