WOTUS listening sessions end, public comments continue

Federal listening sessions on the WOTUS rule have ended, but written public comments remain open through January 5, 2026. Here is what the proposed changes mean.

Revised WOTUS rule opens for public comment

A new federal proposal updates the definition of “waters of the United States.” Public comments close January 5, 2026, with more than 4,000 already submitted.

Waters of the US: New WOTUS proposal sparks national debate

EPA’s new WOTUS proposal narrows federal oversight of waterways, drawing strong support from industry and sharp criticism from environmental groups.

NGWA urges EPA to keep groundwater under state control

NGWA urges EPA to leave groundwater regulation to states as WOTUS rules are revised following the Supreme Court’s Sackett decision.

New Mexco acts to secure water future and fight PFAS threat

New Mexico boosts water sustainability and bans toxic PFAS, restoring protections lost under federal rollbacks and securing clean water for the future.

Waters of the US: States’ wetlands rules now mapped in free tool

New National Agricultural Law Center tool maps wetlands permitting laws across all 50 states, helping users understand local requirements after a major Supreme Court ruling.

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