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flag The Trump administration proposes narrowing federal water protections, excluding ephemeral streams and seasonal wetlands.

flag 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. flag The change would limit federal jurisdiction to relatively permanent waters and wetlands with a continuous surface connection, excluding ephemeral streams, seasonal puddles, and groundwater. flag Agricultural groups in Montana, including the Montana Stockgrowers Association, welcome the move, citing years of regulatory uncertainty and overreach. flag 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. flag The EPA is accepting public comments until January 5, 2026.

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