What is the Refuse Act, Alex. (sometimes I like to pretend I am on jeopardy so just go along with it) Anyways, the Refuse Act of 1899 was created by the federal government to stop sewage dumping into rivers. The rivers that were most effected by this legislature were the Mississippi River and any other major navigable river. To my knowledge and two hours of research, this seems to be the oldest form of environmental policy. If you do not believe me here is a link to a credible sight aka the Refuse Act facebook page.... That is right, even this has it's own Fabo!
