The Bush regime, in their never-ending environmental stewardship, has issued a new rule through the EPA that, in their words
"maintains the Bush administration's strong commitment to wetlands conservation."
You should read all about it here:
http://www.sptimes.com/...
According to the article, the new rule removes protections for non-permanent streams and wetlands. In other words, water bodies that dry up and/or are inundated only part of the year need to demonstrate "significant nexus" with a traditional waterway, in their words. The definition of "Significant nexus" appears to be a judgement call, but may be defined in this new rule. Let's hope they'll at least do that.
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