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The Trump administration proposes narrowing federal water protections, excluding ephemeral streams and seasonal wetlands.
The Trump administration has proposed new rules narrowing the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act, aligning with the 2023 Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision.
The change would limit federal jurisdiction to relatively permanent waters and wetlands with a continuous surface connection, excluding ephemeral streams, seasonal puddles, and groundwater.
Agricultural groups in Montana, including the Montana Stockgrowers Association, welcome the move, citing years of regulatory uncertainty and overreach.
Environmental advocates criticize the rule as unscientific, arguing it undermines clean water protections by excluding ecologically important headwaters and seasonal wetlands, and raise concerns about whether state-level enforcement can fill the gap.
The EPA is accepting public comments until January 5, 2026.
La administración Trump propone reducir las protecciones federales del agua, excluyendo los arroyos efímeros y los humedales estacionales.