Stop Trump’s EPA from Gutting the Clean Water Act

Trump’s EPA is trying to gut one of America’s most important clean water laws — and Congress must stop it.

The Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a new rule that would sharply narrow which streams and wetlands are protected under the Clean Water Act. If finalized, it could leave countless waterways vulnerable to pollution, destruction, and development without federal permits or safeguards.

Wetlands filter pollution, absorb floodwaters, protect wildlife, and help keep drinking water sources clean. Streams that do not flow year-round still connect to rivers, lakes, and communities downstream. Gutting protections for them means polluters get more freedom while families are left with more risk.

Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s EPA from weakening the Clean Water Act. Hold immediate oversight hearings, block this dangerous rollback, and restore strong federal protections for streams and wetlands.

The Trump administration is trying to frame this as "clarity" and "regulatory certainty." But the real-world impact is clear: Fewer protections for water, more power for polluters, and more danger for communities already facing floods, drought, and contaminated water.

The West could be hit especially hard, where many waterways do not flow every day of the year but still sustain farms, ecosystems, drinking water, and public health. Communities should not lose federal clean water protections just because their streams are seasonal or their wetlands are not permanently flooded.

If Congress stays silent, Trump’s EPA will keep dismantling clean water protections piece by piece until polluters face fewer guardrails and communities pay the price.

Add your name now and demand Congress stop Trump’s EPA from gutting the Clean Water Act before this rollback becomes final.

The petition to Congress reads: "Stop Trump’s EPA from gutting the Clean Water Act. Hold immediate oversight hearings, block this dangerous rollback, and restore strong federal protections for streams, wetlands, drinking water, and communities nationwide."