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link to SCOTUS decision reshapes EPA’s water permit authority

SCOTUS decision reshapes EPA’s water permit authority

The Supreme Court ruled against broad EPA water permit rules, limiting its authority and sparking environmental concerns over pollution risks.

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link to SCOTUS: United States opposes Utah’s lawsuit over federal lands

SCOTUS: United States opposes Utah’s lawsuit over federal lands

Utah's lawsuit to reclaim federal lands faces opposition from the U.S. government and Ute Tribe, leading to a crucial Supreme Court battle.

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link to SCOTUS: Don’t leave U.S. up the Rio Grande without a paddle

SCOTUS: Don’t leave U.S. up the Rio Grande without a paddle

In Texas v. New Mexico, the Supreme Court rejected a proposed consent decree in a water dispute over the Rio Grande, saying federal approval was needed.

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link to Can states settle Rio Grande water fight without U.S. approval?

Can states settle Rio Grande water fight without U.S. approval?

The Supreme Court will decide if a settlement over Rio Grande water rights between Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado can proceed without federal government approval, potentially setting a precedent for...

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link to SCOTUS to hear federal objections to Rio Grande settlement

SCOTUS to hear federal objections to Rio Grande settlement

SCOTUS to review Texas v. New Mexico, Colorado, a decades-long water rights dispute involving the 1938 Rio Grande Compact and federal objections to the states' settlement agreement.

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link to WOTUS: New federal water pollution rule draws mixed reaction

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.

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