A proposed revised rule redefining “Waters of the United States” aligns with Supreme Court decision and reemphasizes ...

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The narrowed pool of waters receiving federal protection under the rule could be severe for critical wetlands and streams in ...

"What we all care about is, what's the on-the-ground impact on people? We have tens of millions of Americans who can't drink their tap water," Stacey Geis said.

Evers’ action comes after a July Supreme Court ruling scaled back the Legislature’s ability to indefinitely block agency ...

On November 20, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army published their proposed ...

The EPA's new rule narrows the Clean Water Act's scope, reducing federal oversight of wetlands. Critics argue it favors ...

On November 20, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published a Notice of ...

The Clean Water Act’s ambiguous definition of what constitutes a navigable water of the United States has led to several back-and-forth rule changes in recent years.

Environmental groups warn the proposal to change the definition of "waters of the United States" would eliminate crucial safeguards for "countless" bodies of water.

Though the government shutdown has ended, the funding fight is far from over. Our safe water may be in danger from Trump's ...

The new proposal contains an ambiguous term the Supreme Court never contemplated in its blockbuster 2023 water ruling.