Other Helpful Resources

General Clean Water Act Info

About the Clean Water Act

Understanding the CWA

Other Helpful Commenting Guides

NEDC's Guide to Permit Commenting

Prepared by the NEDC staff, this guide gives a quick overview of administrative law and explains how citizens can influence agency decisions, including the issuance of permits under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act.

Permitting an End to Pollution

This is a very thorough yet highly accessible guide to reading and commenting on Clean Water Act NPDES permits. Prepared jointly by the Prairie River Network, the Clean Water Network and the River Network.

Organizations and Websites

River Network

River Network is a national nonprofit organization working for clean and healthy waters. The website is extremely helpful and full of relevant resources.

State of Oregon: Oregon Coastal Management Program

Program and resources regarding the Department of Land, Conservation and Development�s (DLCD) management on the Oregon coast.

Oregon Coastal Watershed Councils

Watershed Councils can be a source of information about the area and other local citizens concerned with water quality in your area.

Oregon Surfrider Foundation

Good source of information and news updates concerning issues and events on the Oregon coast.