A Guy Named Brian (he/him)Apr 24, 2024

While I think there’s some good stuff in here, it’s going to be A LOT to wade through. Into the deep end I go!

#FloodplainManagement #WetlandsProtection #FloodHazards #Development #HousingDevelopment #NEPA #EnvironmentalProtection #UrbanPlanning #AffordableHousing #HUD #FederalRegister #FinalRule

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/23/2024-06246/floodplain-management-and-protection-of-wetlands-minimum-property-standards-for-flood-hazard?utm_source=HUD+Exchange+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=f5974e4b66-FFRMS-Update-4.23.24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-f5974e4b66-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

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Paria sans portefeuilleJul 3, 2023

"In the wake of the #USSupremeCourt decision that weakened the #EPA’s capacity to protect wetlands, we explore the role of wetlands in sustainability, #biodiversity, and the economy. What might the decision mean for our environment, and economy? We examine #SackettVsEPA, in a broader context what this means for the implementation of the #CleanWaterAct, what it means specifically for #wetlands."

https://scholarscircle.org/scholars-circle-wetlands-protection-the-clean-water-act-and-the-us-supreme-court-july-2-2023/

#SCOTUS #WetlandsProtection

Scholars' Circle - Wetlands Protection, the Clean Water Act and the US Supreme Court - July 2, 2023

In the wake of the US Supreme Court decision that weakened the EPA's capacity to protect wetlands, we explore the role of wetlands in sustainability, biodiversity, and the economy. What might the decision mean for our environment, and economy? We examine Sackett vs. EPA, in a broader context what th

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Killer Rabbit 90May 26, 2023
So, the ruling favours one couple over the protections for many. Stupid. Go ahead and build on wetlands. Don't cry when you get flooded, you bastards. "US supreme court shrinks clean water protections in ruling siding with Idaho couple" https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/25/supreme-court-decision-idaho-wetlands-clean-water-act #SCOTUS #wetlandsprotection #environment #CleanWaterAct #Idaho #dumb
US supreme court shrinks clean water protections in ruling siding with Idaho couple

Ruling by conservative-dominated court shrinks scope of landmark law to protect America’s waterways

The Guardian