By: Michelle Diffenderfer & Christopher D. Johns On May 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule titled Water Quality Standards Regulatory Revisions to Protect Tribal Reserved Rights. 89 Fed. Reg. 35,717 (May 2, 2024) (Final Rule). The Final Rule aims to provide a regulatory framework for states and […]
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March 26, 2025 HB 25-1165: Balancing Protections for Colorado’s Hot Springs and Renewable Energy Growth Nestled among the Rocky Mountains, Colorado is home to a natural treasure that has captivated visitors and locals for centuries: geothermal hot springs. From the tranquil waters of ancient geothermal pools to the scenic backdrops […]
Written by Gregor I. McGregor, Esq. Mr. McGregor’s keynote address to the Annual Environmental Conference (AEC) of the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) at Holy Cross College on March 1, 2025, marked his retirement from the MACC Board after 50 years. He joined The Board when the MACC was a […]
Written by Gregor I. McGregor, Esq. The Town of Brookline smoking ban case has favorable implications for local environmental laws. In summary, against claims of express preemption, implicit preemption, equal protection, and an arbitrary age cut-off date, applying the same jurisprudence under which it has upheld local environmental protection legislation, the […]
January 22, 2025 Recent Case Further Clarifies California’s Wheeling Statutes (Wat. Code, §§ 1810-1814) A recent decision from the Sixth District Court of Appeal in Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District v. Buena Vista Water Storage District, et al. (Dec. 23, 2024, H051858) (nonpub. opn.) (Rosedale Decision) offers insight into how future courts […]