Now, you may be wondering, doesn't the federal government already have laws about water like the Clean Water Act? The answer is yes, absolutely. But they do very different things. The Clean Water Act is about protecting water quality and regulating pollution. WIRDA is focused on infrastructure. More specifically, it's about the projects that help communities manage water, protect people and property, and strengthen local economies. And importantly, this all falls under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers. (01:08–01:16)
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Asserts the distinction between the Clean Water Act and WIRDA, focusing on water quality versus infrastructure.
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