Environmental
Jun. 18, 2009
'Everglades' Case Will Test if EPA Theory Holds Water
A decision involving water transfers in Florida, will likely have a profound impact on California's water supply and delivery systems, writes Roderick E. Walston.
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Georgia, on June 4 held that the Clean Water Act does not require permits for transfers of water. Friends of the Everglades, et al. v. South Florida Water Management District, et al., No. 07-13829 (11th Cir. June 4, 2009). Although the decision involves water transfers in Florida, it will likely have a profound impact on the water supply and delivery systems of California and other ...
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