EPA to revise Waters of the US rules after Supreme Court Ruling
EPA plans to redefine water regulations, easing permitting rules and aligning with a Supreme Court ruling to reduce costs for farmers and businesses.
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Talks, tensions and uncertainty plague the Colorado River
Colorado River states struggle with drought, policy delays, and legal threats as negotiations stall over shrinking water resources.
Colorado enacts legislation in response to SCOTUS wetlands rule
Colorado Governor Polis signed key legislation, including HB24-1379, to protect wetlands and state waters from pollution and degradation, ensuring sustainable water resources.
New Mexico rivers #1 in 2024 endangered rivers report
American Rivers’ 2004 list of endangered rivers reveals that New Mexico faces the most significant statewide river challenges, mainly due to a U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting clean water protections. Rivers in Arizona and California also made the list.
Waters of the U.S. – Colorado expected to address wetlands
Colorado lawmakers plan new laws to protect wetlands after a Supreme Court ruling limits federal safeguards.
WOTUS: New federal water pollution rule draws mixed reaction
The recent rule change for waters of the US still faces uncertainty and possible legal challenges.