Waters of the United States

EPA and Army Finalize Rule Establishing Definition of WOTUS and Restoring Fundamental Water Protections

The final "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'" rule was published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023, and took effect on March 20, 2023. The Rule is operative in all jurisdictions of the United States except Idaho and Texas. The agencies’ final rule establishes a clear and reasonable definition of “waters of the United States” and reduces the uncertainty from constantly changing regulatory definitions that has harmed communities and our nation’s waters.

Read the press release.

More information about the final rule can be found here.

EPA and Army Host 10 Implementation-Focused Roundtables to Highlight Regional Implications of WOTUS

These roundtables allowed stakeholders to engage and discuss their experiences with implementing the definition of "waters of the United States," including challenges and opportunities within their geographic areas.

More information about the Roundtables can be found here.