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EPA proposes narrower water protections, excluding groundwater and interstate waters, sparking state-level responses.
The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers propose narrowing the definition of "Waters of the United States," limiting federal Clean Water Act protections to waters with a continuous surface connection to larger waterways and excluding groundwater and interstate waters.
The rule, released November 20, 2025, defines "relatively permanent" waters as those that persist year-round or during the regional wet season and seeks public comment by January 5, 2026.
While industry groups support the move for reducing regulatory burden, environmental advocates warn it exceeds the 2023 Sackett Supreme Court ruling and could leave many seasonal and ephemeral wetlands unprotected, especially in arid regions.
In response, Colorado and New Mexico are advancing state-level protections, with Colorado finalizing rules through a public rulemaking process set for December 8–10.
La EPA propone protecciones de aguas más estrechas, excluyendo las aguas subterráneas y las aguas interestatales, lo que desencadena respuestas a nivel estatal.