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Wetlands Regulation After Sackett: New Federal Proposals and Continuing Legal Uncertainty

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October 26, 2026
Roger McEowen

 Recent developments in 2026 suggest that federal wetlands regulation may finally be moving toward a more predictable framework grounded in statutory text, the constitutional division of authority between the federal government and the states, and respect for private property rights.