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What legislation was passed by Congress in 1972 that keeps lumbermen from cutting down trees near watershed areas

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clean water act in 1972
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The CLEAN WATER ACT was passed in 1972. This restores and maintains clean and healthy waters. Which explains why lumber-men can’t cut down trees near watershed areas to prevent pollution of water.
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