Trump Administration Moves to Weaken Federal Protections for Waterways and Wetlands

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By By Aidan HughesNov 17, 2025, 7:04 pm198 ptsTop
Environmental groups warn the proposal to change the definition of “waters of the United States” would eliminate crucial safeguards for “countless” bodies of water. By Aidan Hughes The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army on Monday announced a proposal to further define, and…

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