50 years ago, American waterways were getting more protections
Excerpt from the April 11, 1970, issue of Science News
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Streams, such as the Moses Bayou in West Texas, became healthier and cleaner with the help of clean water legislation. But a recent ruling could leave these waters more vulnerable to pollution.
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