Federal regulations governing water pollution can be traced back to the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of________ , which prohibited ships and manufacturers from discharging or depositing refuse in navigable waterways.

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The Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899 is the correct answer because it was the first federal law to regulate water pollution in the United States, specifically prohibiting the discharge of refuse into navigable waters without a permit.

Federal Regulations Governing Water Pollution Can Be Traced Back to the Rivers