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From "Navigable Waters" To "Constitutional Waters": The Future Of Federal Wetlands Regulation, Mark Squillace
From "Navigable Waters" To "Constitutional Waters": The Future Of Federal Wetlands Regulation, Mark Squillace
University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform
Wetlands regulation in the United States has a tumultuous history. The early European settlers viewed wetlands as obstacles to development, and they drained and filled wetlands and swamps at an astounding rate, often with government support, straight through the middle of the twentieth century. As evidence of the ecological significance of wetlands emerged over the last several decades, programs to protect and restore wetlands became prominent. Most notable among these is the permitting program under section 404 of the Clean Water Act. That provision prohibits dredging or filling of "navigable waters, " defined by law to mean "waters of the …
The Impacts Of Global Warming: The Need For Cooperation & Leadership An Overview Of This Issue , Jeff Bingaman
The Impacts Of Global Warming: The Need For Cooperation & Leadership An Overview Of This Issue , Jeff Bingaman
Sustainable Development Law & Policy
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Climate Change And Federal Environmental Law, Lara Hansen, Christopher R. Pyke
Climate Change And Federal Environmental Law, Lara Hansen, Christopher R. Pyke
Sustainable Development Law & Policy
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An Overview Of This Issue: Sustainable Directions For Domestic Environmental Law, Barbara Boxer
An Overview Of This Issue: Sustainable Directions For Domestic Environmental Law, Barbara Boxer
Sustainable Development Law & Policy
No abstract provided.