Clean Water Act Amendment on Wetlands and Streams Protection
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Source: WLOS
The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed an amendment to the Clean Water Act that would remove federal protection for wetlands and streams that are seasonal or flow inconsistently. This change could result in up to 80% of wetlands losing protection, impacting flood control, wildlife habitat, and drinking water filtration, especially in Western North Carolin
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WLOS
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Description | The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed an amendment to the Clean Water Act that would remove federal protection for wetlands and streams that are seasonal or flow inconsistently. This change could result in up to 80% of wetlands losing protection, impacting flood control, wildlife habitat, and drinking water filtration, especially in Western North Carolina, a region recovering from Hurricane Helene. |
Original sector | Environmental Protection |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | North Carolina |
City | Asheville |
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Source | WLOS |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-26 |
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