Clean Water Act and the 2015 EPA Clean Water Rule

The CWA dictates the framework for regulating pollutant discharges and setting quality standards for surface waters of the United States. As one of the nation's most robust environmental policies, the CWA has widespread implications for city utilities, agricultural infrastructure, and ecological health. To better understand the importance of the CWA and the recent revisions imposed by the 2015 EPA Clean Water Rule, the Duke Water Network (DWN) is hosting a panel discussion with leading experts in the field. The event will enable students, faculty, and local professionals to discuss the intricacies, benefits, and drawbacks of the CWA. Panelists including: Rose Kwok, Environmental Scientist, U.S. EPA's Office of Water in Washington, D.C.; Ryke Longest, Professor of Water Resources Law, at Duke University School of Law; and Dr. Michael J. Paul,Senior scientist, Tetra Tech, Inc., Center for Ecological Sciences. Event schedule: 9:00-9:30am - Networking; 9:30-11:00am - Panel discussion; 11:00am -12:00pm - Networking and refreshments; 12:00-1:30pm - Lunch with panelists to discuss careers in government or environmental consulting.