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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.

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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.

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Waters of the U.S. – Final rule announced

The final Waters of the U.S. rule will become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, raising concerns by groundwater and farming groups about expanding federal jurisdiction.

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Are wetlands subject to federal jurisdiction?

The Supreme Court will consider whether the federal government have the right to regulate wetlands under Waters of the US.

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link to New Mexico Tribes Sue EPA Over Trump Clean Water Act Rule Changes

New Mexico Tribes Sue EPA Over Trump Clean Water Act Rule Changes

The Pueblo of Laguna and Pueblo of Jemez of New Mexico are suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over federal rules regarding streams and waterways.

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Critics say ‘more efficient’ Clean Water Act reviews may result in increased municipal burdens

The Trump administration prides itself on deregulation, but when it comes to the federal approval process involving the nation's water, critics say that Trump's "more efficient" process will mean...

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  1. Deborah on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 26, 2025

    Truth.

  2. Jim on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 25, 2025

    Would like to see politics eliminated from ground water management in AZ so the developers can’t “buy” into areas that…

  3. Butch on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 25, 2025

    Stop all the pools .

  4. Deborah on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 20, 2025

    Great point! Utah's residents do a good job on water conservation. Nevada does, too.

  5. Helen Ck on California unveils Colorado River sharing proposalDecember 19, 2025

    This entire subject rings all the alarm bells and should be approached with a jaundiced eye. California water dealings have…

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