Gov. Ricketts slams Biden-Harris Administration’s WOTUS overreach
News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a redefinition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) within the Clean Water Act. By expanding the definition of WOTUS, the Biden-Harris Administration seeks to broaden its regulatory jurisdiction over the use of Nebraska’s water resources.