Waters of the U.S.

The Latest On: Waters of the U.S.

January 3, 2023 | Update

Biden Strengthens Protections for Thousands of Nation’s Waterways

The Biden Administration is expanding protections for waters in the United States through an updated rule to the Clean Water Act. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is still sitting on a case that could gut the Clean Water Act altogether.

December 30, 2022 | Press Release

EPA Finalizes Rule Protecting ‘Waters of the United States’

Supreme Court overreach may weaken EPA’s science-based rule

October 3, 2022 | Explainer

In Sackett v. EPA, the U.S. Supreme Court could decide what waters and wetlands the Clean Water Act protects

A decision is likely in early 2023.

October 3, 2022 | Update

Sackett v. EPA: Health of American Waters Hangs in the Balance

A Supreme Court case could reaffirm longstanding protections for U.S. wetlands, or dangerously expose them to pollution.

October 3, 2022 | Press Release

The Supreme Court Will Decide the Future of Clean Water for Generations

Polluters' legal challenge aims to maximize profits at the expense of the health of communities and our environment

September 30, 2022 | Press Release

The Fate of the Clean Water Act is in the Supreme Court’s Hands

More than ever, we need to protect our water and justice for our planet and its people

June 30, 2022 | Case

Waters of the United States

Thanks to this lawsuit and the Court’s ruling, the country will now return to water protections that were in place for years starting in 1986, wiping the Trump Dirty Water Rule off the books.

April 18, 2022 | Press Release

San Pedro River Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2022

Groundwater pumping, harmful development threaten endangered fish and wildlife 

February 11, 2022 | Legal Document

EPA letter to FL DEP on NWPR

Environmental Protection Agency letter to Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Navigable Waters Protection Rule.

January 12, 2022 | Letter

EPA letter to DEP on wetlands permits and WOTUS

EPA letter to DEP on wetlands permits and WOTUS 12-9-2021

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Biden Strengthens Protections for Thousands of Nation’s Waterways

EPA Finalizes Rule Protecting ‘Waters of the United States’

In Sackett v. EPA, the U.S. Supreme Court could decide what waters and wetlands the Clean Water Act protects

Sackett v. EPA: Health of American Waters Hangs in the Balance

The Supreme Court Will Decide the Future of Clean Water for Generations

The Fate of the Clean Water Act is in the Supreme Court’s Hands

Waters of the United States

San Pedro River Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2022

EPA letter to FL DEP on NWPR

EPA letter to DEP on wetlands permits and WOTUS

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