Especially, they point out, because the real problem is diffuse, nonpoint source pollution. Perhaps the scientists and lawyers at these organizations believe that major strides could be made by simply enforcing existing water pollution laws.
Air pollution is important, but first things first.
Talking about air pollution in the context of the largely unfinished work of the Clean Water Act is craftily changing the subject. The TMDL is required by law. It is one of many existing laws aimed at saving the Bay that is being ignored while champions of voluntary programs continue to spend our tax dollars on efforts that have proven themselves ineffective. Take the nutrient reduction efforts. The two programs that deserve credit for achieving much of the Nutrient Reduction Strategy are the Clean Water Act and the Phosphate Ban.