Waters of the US: EPA announces rules change
The EPA has announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States” to conform with the recent Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA.
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Supreme Court ruling triggers reconsideration of water permitting in New Mexico
Following a Supreme Court ruling limiting the EPA’s jurisdiction over wetlands, New Mexico plans to overhaul its water permitting system, despite projected costs.
Waters of the US: Supreme Court tightens criteria for Clean Water Act application
Supreme Court tightens Clean Water Act rules, aiding Idaho couple’s construction plans, but potentially impacting US wetland protections.
Waters of the US: Biden’s veto and the ongoing debate
President Biden vetoed a Congressional action to nullify the recently-finalized Waters of the US rule last week, but the fight is not over.
Fights gear up over waters of the United States definition
The final rule on waters of the U.S. announced last year is not the last word, with three major federal lawsuits and Congressional legislation all challenging the scope of the rule.
Time to conserve Colorado River water, warns Feds
The Colorado River Basin states have 60 days to come up with a plan to save water, or else the Bureau of Reclamation will take unilateral action.