Description: In 1972, The Clean Water Act (CWA) was the first of the major environmental statute passed by Congress for enactment by the then fledgling Environmental Protection Agency. The wide-ranging statute covers a multitude of activities that were designed to work in unison to restore, maintain, and protect the nation’s surface waters. Because of the expansiveness of the CWA, practitioners may only deal with a discreet portion (e.g., NPDES permitting) without understanding how that discreet portion fits into the objectives of the overall Act – like pieces of a puzzle fitting together to create a big picture. Join us for this no-cost webinar with Mike Tate, a seasoned expert with over 40 years of experience in dealing with all aspects of the CWA. You’ll get an insider’s look at how visionary the CWA was and still is in its goal of improving the quality of the nation’s surface waters.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the structure of the Clean Water Act – the six Titles and key Sections in those Titles
• Understand how each Title of the Clean Water Act builds on the others to protect and maintain the quality of the nation’s surface waters
• Understand how the Clean Water Act statute is supported by federal regulations
• Gain an appreciation for the visionary aspects of Clean Water Act

Presenter: Mike Tate, PE., Project Associate with the Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend: 

Anyone dealing with the Clean Water Act programs including:

• Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems
• Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors
• Regulators – federal, state, and local
• Consultants and technical assistance providers serving clients Clean Water Act needs

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