Rick Larsen said "After the Sackett decision, the robust Federal protections for our Nation's waters have been eliminated for more than 50 percent of wetlands and up to 70 percent of streams." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 10, 2024

After the Sackett decision, the robust Federal protections for our Nation's waters have been eliminated for more than 50 percent of wetlands and up to 70 percent of streams.

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Rick Larsen

Democratic · Washington

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Larsen discusses the negative impact of the Sackett decision on federal water protections.

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