Western Water Law & Policy Reporter

WESTERN WATER NEWS

Upper and Lower Colorado River Basin States Submit Competing Proposals for Post-2026 Operational Guidelines129

Klamath Dam Removal: Heavy Metals and Kill-Offs Create Short-Term Environmental Consequences131

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community’s 60-day Notice of Intent to Sue133

LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

Federal Bill Seeks to Reduce Uncertainty in Clean Water Act Permi-

tting135

REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS

U.S. Department of Agriculture and Biden Administration Announces Investment to Support Infrastructure in Tribal Communities137

Oregon Water Resources Department Announces Integrated Water Resources Strategy138

Utah Division of Water Resources Provides 2024 Water Supply Out-

look139

PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS

Recent Investigations, Settlements, Penalties, and Sanctions141

LAWSUITS FILED OR PENDING

United States Supreme Court Holds Oral Arguments in Long-Standing Texas v. New Mexico Interstate Compact Litigation145

JUDICIAL DEVELOPMENTS

Federal:

Florida Loses Clean Water Act Section 404 Dredge and Fill Permit Authority149

Center for Biological Diversity v. Regan, et al., ___F.Supp.4th___, Case No. 26823; (D. D.C., Feb 15, 2024).

State:

Idaho Storage Water Rental Pool Operations

Questioned and Potential Fallout is Yet to be Determined150

City of Pocatello v. Idaho Water Resources Board, Idaho Department of Water Resources, et al., Case No. CV42-23-1668 (Jan. 5th Order, Amended Order Jan. 10th; Judgment Feb. 1, 2024).