[GreenFreeper]

This protection existed before the creation of the clean water act.

I understand that but at the same time (not trying to side with lawyers) those codes/laws are even more vague than the CWA. We all know how difficult it can be to direct responsibility to an individual party. How many teams of lawyers would it take to 'prove' my neighbor contaminated my water supply? How many more would it take to prove removal of a wetland caused property damage to my property? It's a slippery slope no matter which way you look at it.

[.cnI redruM]

>>>>It's a slippery slope no matter which way you look at it.


Yes, but once the power is given over to the Federal Gov, there is no stopping it, controlling it, or making them behave. The problem with the legislation supporting most environmental concerns, is this. It becomes a vehicle to control the lives of others, and therefore becomes a compliant and useful tool of people who's agenda has nothing to do with protecting nature.

[hedgetrimmer]

How many teams of lawyers would it take to 'prove' my neighbor contaminated my water supply?

None. Do you have a map of your property? Does it show water from your neighbor runs onto your land? Does a sample of the neighbors water show contamination before it enters your property? Doesn't take any lawyers to figure that one out.