Circle of Blue
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Supreme Court begins its October term today with a wetlands lawsuit that could redefine the Clean Water Act. Tribes tell the Bureau of Reclamation to prioritize long-term infrastructure solutions for the $4 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds for western drought response. It was the worst output since 2001.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 3, 2024
2023 was a rough year for clean water. The Supreme Court took a hammer to the Clean Water Act with its decision in Sackett v. The Sackett decision was a tremendous loss for everyone who depends on clean water—that is, for all of us. In response, 27 states sued , and the rule was put on hold.
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Legal Planet
MAY 16, 2024
The Clean Water Act requires that industrial sources reduce their discharges, but it left two big questions unanswered: Would EPA or the states set the pollution limits? In this opinion dealing with a fairly technical issue under the Clean Air Act, Justice Stevens strengthened judicial deference to administrative agencies.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Previously, Falk held the position of NWF Vice President for Regional Conservation, where she was responsible for leading the organization’s seven regional offices with a focus on regional growth and strategic plan implementation. Falk is a champion for women’s leadership and advancing equity in the conservation movement.
ESA
JULY 26, 2021
Senators reintroduce Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. Judge rules Maui County, Hawaii must receive a Clean Water Act permit in a case that reached the Supreme Court. Conservation: Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) reintroduced the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act ( S. Executive Branch.
ESA
DECEMBER 6, 2021
3277 ) to codify a Trump administration regulation that limited states’ ability to block fossil fuel projects under the Clean Water Act. EPA – Proposed Settlement Agreement, Clean Water Act. Lands and Waters By 2030. Comments must be received on or before Dec. Written comments must be received by Dec.
ESA
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Conservative Climate Caucus: Chair John Curtis (R-UT) announced that Rep. Marianne Miller-Meeks (R-IA) will serve as the Conservative Climate Caucus’ vice-chair during the 118 th Congress. The rule reinstates protections created by the Forest Service’s 2001 Roadless Rule. Nominations are due March 2, 2023. ET on M 3, 2023.
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