The dramatic transformation of San Francisco Bay by the Clean Water Act.

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The dramatic transformation of San Francisco Bay by the Clean Water Act.

It’s easy to see the Clean Water Act as an abstraction. I mean, who isn’t for clean water? And it’s easy to overlook how this visionary bill touches us every day. From our kitchen faucets to a summer day at a beach, the Clean Water Act improves the lives of all Americans. Today is the 40th anniversary of the Act, making this an appropriate moment to reflect on progress made and challenges remaining. Many Americans have heard of how the Cuyahoga River caught fire years ago. But unless you’re older than the Clean Water Act, it’s easy to miss the benefits of the Act in your back yard. For me, that legacy is personal. I see it every day. I’ve worked to protect rivers and San Francisco Bay for most of my career. But my first memories of the Bay are far from idyllic. I grew up in the East Bay. Every month or so, my family would visit my grandparents, who lived South of San Franc...

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