The EPA finalized a rule establishing a national framework to protect water quality where Tribes hold treaty rights, ensuring consistent consideration of Tribal needs under the Clean Water Act.
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EPA announces new rule to strengthen state, tribal say in water quality
The EPA announced new Clean Water Act Section 401 rules last week that bolster state and tribal authority over water quality impacts from federal projects.
Congress conducts hearing on Klamath River Basin drought impacts
On March 8, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife heard about drought impacts and potential solutions to ecosystem and water supply challenges across the Klamath...