Tipton blasts latest attempt by EPA to control nation’s water

WASHINGTON I On Friday, U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) raised concerns that a draft Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule would drastically broaden the agency’s regulatory authority over all wetlands and waterways.
“This draft EPA rule could amount to a massive water grab by the federal government, the scope of which has never been seen; the stakes are incredibly high for Colorado, and for all water users,” Tipton said. “Much like we saw with the federal…