The Sackett v. EPA U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year reduced federal jurisdiction over wetland protections, putting the focus on states and tribes. Indiana’s House Bill 1383, signed into law yesterday, eases wetland permitting, drawing criticism from scientists who warn of broader impacts on water quality across state boundaries.
Director Melissa Scanlan was interviewed by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Caitlin Looby, PhD to discuss.
‘A race to the bottom’: Indiana wetlands bill could affect Great Lakes, Mississippi River – The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Indiana lawmakers stripped protections for wetlands. Here’s why that matters to other states – IndyStar