The National Wildlife Federation is suing the EPA over the agency's ballast water rules. The group says the rules are not stringent enough to stop invasive species from getting into U.S. waterways from ballast water discharges.
Invasive species found throughout the Great Lakes, such as quagga mussels, zebra mussels, round gobies, and spiny water fleas, most likely hitchhiked their way here in ballast water.
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More on the NWF's lawsuit from the Duluth News Tribune:
The EPA in April announced its ballast water regulations after years of delays and actions by environmental groups to force the issue. But the National Wildlife Federation says the rules don’t go far enough to keep invasives out of U.S. waters, including the Great Lakes. “The EPA’s permit will not adequately protect the Great Lakes and other U.S. waters from ballast water invaders. This weak permit leaves the door open for future harm to our environment and economy,” Marc Smith, senior policy manager for the group, said in announcing the suit. “We can do better — and need to do better — if we are to protect our fish and wildlife and their habitat for future generations.”
