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The Clean Water Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1972 to reduce levels of toxic substances in the nation's water supply and to prevent high levels of new contamination.  The CWA seeks to... more +
The Clean Water Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1972 to reduce levels of toxic substances in the nation's water supply and to prevent high levels of new contamination.  The CWA seeks to accomplish its stated goals by preventing point and nonpoint pollution sources, assisting wastewater treatment facilities and maintaining wetlands. less -
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Corps and EPA Rescind Biden Wetland Guidance – Move to Revise “Waters of the United States” Definition

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On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Federal Register notice stating their intent to review the definition of “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”), which...more

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EPA Seeks Public Input on WOTUS Implementation Post-Sackett Ruling

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On March 24, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published plans to seek stakeholder input on implementing a new definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The EPA’s goal...more

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Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/Corps of Engineers Memorandum Addressing...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (collectively, “EPA”) issued guidance on March 12th entitled: Memorandum To The Field Between The U.S. Department Of The Army,...more

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EPA and the Army Make More Waves on WOTUS

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On March 12, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army took steps to address lingering questions about the meaning and implementation of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS)...more

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[Webinar] WOTS Next? An Update on the Clean Water Act and Regulation of Waters of the State & Waters of the U.S. - July 16th, 1:00...

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In the ever-shifting landscape of the Clean Water Act and Porter-Cologne jurisdiction, it can be difficult to determine whether you are engaging in activities that result in discharges of dredge, fill or pollutants to a Water...more

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New Regulatory Guidance for Mitigation Banks: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Issues Regulatory Guidance Letter 19-01

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The United States Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) Headquarters issued a new Regulatory Guidance Letter (“RGL”) addressing wetland mitigation banks....more

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Determination of Compensatory Mitigation Credits for the Removal of Obsolete Dams and Other Structures from Rivers and Streams:...

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The United States Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) issued on September 25th a Regulatory Guidance Letter No. 18-01 titled: Determination of Compensatory mitigation Credits for the Removal of Obsolete Dams and Other...more

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