What are some of the environmental and health effects of mining and drilling?

1. efficient use of space

2. elimination of groundwater contamination

3. energy generation

4. lower carbon footprint

the wetland preservation movement began in the u.s. in earnest with the clean water act (cwa) of 1972. although not specifically written to protect wetlands, the cwa is comprised of a series of regulations designed to prevent pollutants from contaminating u.s. waters.