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flag EPA proposes limiting Clean Water Act protections for wetlands, reducing federal oversight.

flag The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed narrowing the scope of the Clean Water Act, reducing federal protections for wetlands by limiting which water bodies fall under its regulations. flag The move, part of a broader effort to scale back environmental rules, aims to clarify jurisdictional boundaries but could significantly decrease the number of wetlands protected from development and pollution. flag The change reflects a shift in federal policy toward reducing regulatory burdens on landowners and industries, though environmental groups warn it may harm water quality and ecosystem health.

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