Environmental & Energy
Oct. 12, 2023
Caltrans settles longrunning litigation over stormwater pollution
Los Angeles Waterkeeper and the Natural Resources Defense Council sued Caltrans in 1993 over untreated water that runs into Santa Monica Bay.
After 30 years of litigation, the California Department of Transportation settled a federal lawsuit that accused the agency of causing stormwater pollution by failing to properly manage toxic discharge.
“The resolution of this lawsuit has been a long time coming. We appreciate that Caltrans has continued to work with us to find a workable plan of action to address the significant stormwater pollution that runs off of highways and freeways...
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