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Supreme Court Ruling Threatens 1 Million Acres of Wetlands

3/26/2025

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Recent Supreme Court decisions have jeopardized federal protections for wetlands, putting over 1 million acres in South Carolina at risk. This alarming shift could trigger heightened flooding, pollution, and habitat destruction. Environmental advocates caution that without robust state protections, wetlands across the country may face devastation, intensifying climate change effects and endangering vital ecosystems.

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Recent Supreme Court decisions have jeopardized federal protections for wetlands, putting over 1 million acres in South Carolina at risk. This alarming shift could trigger heightened flooding, pollution, and habitat destruction. Environmental advocates caution that without robust state protections, wetlands across the country may face devastation, intensifying climate change effects and endangering vital ecosystems.