Research indicates Trump deregulated nearly 21% of streams and 25% of wetlands.

New research has revealed that the Trump administration's 2020 rule removed protections for 21% of streams and 25% of wetlands, resulting in a deregulation of 690,000 stream miles and 35 million wetland acres. The impact of this rule was previously unclear, as federal regulations set guidelines for water protections.

January 25, 2024
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