New York Harbor is the cleanest it's been in 110 years, largely due to the Clean Water Act of 1972. The result: humpback whales that once avoided New York's polluted waters now stay to feed

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Landmark environmental law enforcement restoring marine ecosystems and biodiversity. | The Clean Water Act of 1972 has demonstrably improved New York Harbor's ecological health, enabling the return of marine life such as humpback whales. This action aligns with multiple SDGs, including clean water, climate action, and life below water, while also supporting planetary boundaries by reducing pollution and restoring biodiversity.