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Stream and Wetland Protection Rule

Case Number # 3629

Industry groups challenged a rule issued by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency, designed to protect rivers, streams, wetlands and other waters from destructive discharges of dredged material. Earthjustice intervened to oppose the industry challenge. In February 2008, the dismissed the appeal by the industry groups.
National Wildlife Federation
North Carolina Wildlife Federation
Sierra Club
Howard Fox

Press Releases

EPA, Army Corps Announce Misguided Plan to Prevent Stream and Wetland Loss
Monday, March 31, 2008
New regulation lacks scientific evidence that what they propose can actually be accomplished
Conservation Groups Go to Court to Protect Rivers, Streams, and Wetlands from Dumping of Dredged Material
Monday, June 20, 2005
Industry lawsuits attack regulations designed to protect U.S. waters
Court Upholds Wetlands Protections
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Developers fail in attempt to undermine federal rule
Conservationists Ask Federal Judge to Uphold Wetlands Protections
Thursday, May 1, 2003
Industry groups seek free pass to destroy wetlands and streams
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Protecting Wetlands and Streams
Monday, December 16, 2002
Tied (4-4) ruling upholds lower court decision
Earthjustice Asks US Supreme Court to Protect Wetlands and Streams
Friday, October 25, 2002
Conservationist brief opposes industry efforts to weaken clean water act during its 30th anniversary year
Conservationists Seek Voice in Wetlands Litigation
Monday, May 7, 2001
Conservationists today officially requested that they be allowed to participate in settlement discussions between the Bush administration and industry groups regarding a key rule designed to protect wetlands.