Court Battles

Since our founding in 1970, NRDC has been in court defending the environment and human health. Litigation is in our DNA. Here, you can follow some of our landmark cases. Whether up against a fossil fuel corporation or a government agency, NRDC will continue using facts, evidence, and the rule of law to enforce safeguards and hold polluters accountable.

Issue

Status

child playing on a rope swing over a river

Dirty Water Rule

NRDC is fighting to protect the much-needed Clean Water Rule, which returns the Clean Water Act’s protections to many important streams, wetlands, and drinking water sources.

Status:
Active
Last Updated:
February 16, 2021

The Keystone XL Pipeline

NRDC is challenging the Trump administration’s ongoing attempts to approve the Keystone XL pipeline without an adequate review of its impacts.

Status:
Active
Last Updated:
January 20, 2021
Flint water plant sign

Concerned Pastors for Social Action v. Khouri

In a citizen-led case, NRDC and partners filed a lawsuit against the city of Flint and Michigan state officials for unlawfully exposing the people of Flint to lead-contaminated drinking water.

Status:
Active
Last Updated:
December 01, 2020