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The Never-Ending Cycle of Federal Wetland Regulation Changes and What It Means for Developers

Federal wetland regulations just shifted again. The Trump administration published new Waters of the United States rules last week that significantly narrow what qualifies as federally protected wetlands. This marks the latest swing in a regulatory pendulum that's been moving for years. The timeline helps explain the shift. In Sackett v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that a roadway serving as a physical barrier meant the property was not connected to adjacent wetlands. The Biden administration later issued rules allowing subsurface connectivity to establish jurisdiction. The new Trump rules go further. They require a continuous surface connection and eliminate federal jurisdiction where physical barriers exist. Practical impact: Properties separated from wetlands by roads, berms, or other barriers may now fall outside federal wetland oversight. This could significantly reduce the number of waterways subject to federal regulation, easing permitting burdens for some development projects. But remember the California caveat. State waters regulations may still apply regardless of federal rule changes, meaning delineation strategies must consider both federal and state jurisdiction. Federal wetland regulation continues its familiar cycle of expansion and contraction. Smart developers plan for both scenarios. Want to discuss how these regulatory shifts affect your project? Connect with us today. #WetlandRegulations #CleanWaterAct #LandUsePlanning #RealEstateDevelopment #EnvironmentalRegulation #WatersOfTheUnitedStates #WOTUS #UrbanPlanningPolicy #LandDevelopment #CaliforniaLandUse #EnvironmentalCompliance #CoxPlanningSolutions — "The Never-Ending Cycle of Federal Wetland Regulation Changes and What It Means for Developers" Featuring insights from Russell Frink Attorney at Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard (KMTG) Connect with Russell:   / russell-frink-60367056