Water Quality Control Commission Votes Down Proposal To Allow More Pollution In Colorado Waterways

By Kati Weis, CBS Denver:

DENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Water Quality Control Commission has voted down a proposal that would have allowed more pollution in the state’s rivers and streams, a move many conservationists praise. However, conservationists and some municipal leaders tell CBS4 they’re disappointed the commissioners didn’t go as far as they could have to protect urban waterways.

“So generally, we’re pleased with the commission’s decision to avoid a major rollback of the anti-degradation rule,” said Josh Kuhn with Conservation Colorado.

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