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link to Colorado enacts legislation in response to SCOTUS wetlands rule

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.

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EPA finalizes rule on water quality and Tribal rights

The EPA finalized a rule establishing a national framework to protect water quality where Tribes hold treaty rights, ensuring consistent consideration of Tribal needs under the Clean Water Act.

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EPA announces new rule to strengthen state, tribal say in water quality

The EPA announced new Clean Water Act Section 401 rules last week that bolster state and tribal authority over water quality impacts from federal projects.

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Mapping out America’s “forever chemicals” in community water systems

Elevated levels of "forever chemicals" (PFAS) have been found in water delivered to millions of Americans. A new map by SimpleLab reveals the affected areas.

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Colorado tackles water quality complaints from mobile home parks

Colorado's HB23-1257 legislation combats water quality issues in mobile home parks, providing a framework for testing, remediation, and funding to protect residents.

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link to Arizona removes two rivers from impaired waters list: Citizen scientists play vital role

Arizona removes two rivers from impaired waters list: Citizen scientists play vital role

Aided by citizen scientists, Arizona has provisionally removed Fossil Creek and part of the San Pedro River from the Clean Water Act Impaired Waters List.

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  1. Deborah on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 9, 2026

    Good insights! I am quite concerned about this situation. We need several long-lasting storms. Here in early March, it's unusually…

  2. Helen c on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 8, 2026

    As long as the feds continue to allow data centers, and impede alternative energy sources, we're doomed. These programs are…

  3. Helen c on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 8, 2026

    It is so obvious that the entire larger ecosystem is interdependent on factors that we've been aware of, and done…

  4. Laura on RealWaterTA: EPA announces “back to basics” water initiativeMarch 7, 2026

    Well, this looks and feels like a sound idea. I find myself wondering if my little towns population is low…

  5. Laura on Low snowpack raises concerns for Colorado River BasinMarch 7, 2026

    There is nothing fun about these drought conditions. You can't have snowpack if there's been no snow and there has…

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