Support clearer limits on federal water regulation

Michael Baumgartner supports revising the federal definition of “Waters of the United States” to clarify which waters fall under federal jurisdiction. He says clearer rules should reduce regulatory burdens on Eastern Washington farmers, ranchers, landowners, and small businesses while preserving vital water resources. The announced review is a federal effort involving the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers.

Context: The statement supports the announced review and revision; it does not specify the final definition Baumgartner favors. The background describes wetlands as covered only when directly connected to relatively permanent waters, but does not attribute that specific standard as his proposal.

In their own words

Administrator Zeldin’s steps will bring much-needed clarity and sanity to the meaning of “Waters of the United States,”

The source

Baumgartner: original statement on EPA water-rule revision ↗

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Retrieved: 11/12/2026