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.
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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.
Federal efforts underway to restore water levels in Topock Marsh
The Bureau of Reclamation is pumping at least 5,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water into Topock Marsh to replenish its declining levels.
$51 million invested in ecosystem restoration across 8 states
Eighteen projects across eight states are funded through President Biden's Investing in America agenda for aquatic ecosystem restoration.
Colorado lawmakers plan new laws to protect wetlands after a Supreme Court ruling limits federal safeguards.
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.