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On May 25, 2023, the Unted States Supreme Court issued a ruling that invalidated a portion of the USEPA regulations that defined “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. This determination reduced the waters that had been previously covered by the EPA rule.
A family wedding – a very special niece – took me south into California recently, and as I often do when I travel, I took advantage of the drive to seek out a few national wildlife refuges.
We have so many wonderful memories of our explorations. Perhaps best were the incredible sunrises and sunsets, easily viewable from our campground. I will always remember the two Great Horned Owls who hung out in a tree next to the campground serenading us with their hoots many evenings and mornings.
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