Section 404 of the Clean Water Act - Safeguarding the Nation's Wetlands and Streams
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) prohibits the filling of streams and wetlands without a permit (called a Section 404 permit). 404 Permits are issued by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Although the CWA contains strong provisions designed to protect our nation's streams and wetlands, the Corps of Engineers too often fails to uphold the law. The Coalition regularly provides written comments on applications for 404 permits. When the Corps issues permits that are in clear violation of the law, we file lawsuits to force the Corps to revoke permits and change their policies for the future.
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