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Colorado agencies are responding to a federal proposal from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and EPA to redefine 'Waters of the United States' (WOTUS) in light of a recent Supreme Court decision. In response, Colorado has enacted House Bill 1379 to establish its own water protections, focusing on safeguarding isolated wetlands and seasonal streams, which are crucial for the state's ecological health. The comment period for the federal proposal has ended, and a review phase is underway before finalizing the rule.