Linnebur: A look at Sackett v EPA’s rechanneling of water governance in America
By Tyler Linnebur | Commentary, ConservAmerica
A year has passed since the Supreme Court's ruling in Sackett v. EPA and its impact on America's water regulation is unmistakable.
For decades, Western states have grappled with the complexities of water rights and regulations, given the resource's immense value and critical importance to the region. This landmark decision, which narrows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's ) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE’s) authority and shifts more responsibility to the states, has triggered significant changes in both the ongoing debate and the ways states protect their water resources.
By clarifying the constitutionally limited scope of federal authority, the Sackett ruling aligns with Congress's original intent to reg...