Colorado Bill Seeks To Fill Wetland Gaps Post-Sackett Amid Broader Push

May 10, 2024
Colorado lawmakers are poised to approve bipartisan legislation that seeks to create a first-time dredge-and-fill permit program and fill other gaps in the state’s water programs as a result of the Sackett ruling, setting a potential precedent for other states that may also be seeking to strengthen rules as a result of the high court’s decision. The Colorado Senate on May 6 approved HB24-1379 , which requires the water quality control commission in the state Department of Public Health...


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