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Wetlands State and Local Government Jurisdiction

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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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NYDEC Expands its Jurisdiction over Wetlands

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Expansive changes to New York’s Freshwater Wetlands Permitting Program took effect on January 1, 2025, increasing regulated freshwater wetlands. The changes came after the New York State Department of Environmental...more

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Ohio's New Ephemeral Stream Law

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On July 21, 2022, new Ohio law governing regulation of ephemeral streams went into effect. The new law is the result of House Bill 175, which was passed by the Ohio General Assembly on April 6, 2022. ...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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California Issues Expansive “Wetland” Regulations as Federal Agencies Work to Narrow Clean Water Act Jurisdiction

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California’s water board may be providing clarity with its new regulations defining wetlands in the state, but it’s also providing greater permitting burdens and costs. ...more

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