Which waters deserve protection? Federal proposal and Colorado disagree

US agency sparks backlash with proposal that could threaten water supply: 'Trying to solve for a problem that does not exist'

The United States Environmental Protection Agency proposed a new limit on states' and Tribes' use of the Clean Water Act to pause federally regulated projects. While some believe the new rule could improve project efficiency, others argue it could harm the environment and human health. What's happening? According to the Associated Press in mid-January, the new rule would limit how states and Indigenous communities can use the Clean Water Act to …

Which waters deserve protection? Federal proposal and Colorado disagree

Several Colorado agencies have waded into the discussion of which waters the federal government should protect from pollution and development under the Clean Water Act.  In November, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a change to the federal rule defining “Waters of the United States” or WOTUS to bring it in line with guidance from the Trump administration and a 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision.   …

Federal Government Proposes Wetland Protection Rollback (WOTUS Rule)

The rules, as currently proposed, would remove federal regulation from approximately 75 percent (75%) of Wisconsin wetlands.