Nearly 29,400 comments were filed on EPA’s proposed WOTUS rule as farm groups and water agencies weigh in on federal jurisdiction.
Tag: Waters of the US
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.
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 leave groundwater regulation to states as WOTUS rules are revised following the Supreme Court's Sackett decision.
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.