Governor Morrisey Issues Statement in Support of Trump's WOTUS Definition

Governor Morrisey issues statement in support of Trump's WOTUS definition

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey submitted a letter on January 5, 2026 in support of the Trump administration's new definition of the "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) put forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). When serving as West Virginia's Attorney General, Morrisey led a multistate alliance to challenge overly broad interpretations [...]

Governor Morrisey Sends Letter of Support for Updated WOTUS Definition - West Virginia Daily News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey submitted a letter Monday to support the Trump administration’s updated definition of the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).   “The definition of WOTUS under the Biden EPA was pure government overreach that threatened West Virginia’s economy and our way of life,” said Governor Morrisey. “Since I was Attorney General, I have been fightin…