I am against this petition. It aims to apply the legal decisions of the Sackett v. EPA case to Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, potentially weakening protections for wetlands in the state. This move would be harmful and short-sighted. Wetlands play a crucial role in reducing flood risks, preventing erosion, filtering pollutants from runoff, and providing habitat for numerous native species. Weakening wetland protections in Virginia would not only harm wildlife but also increase flood risks and pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, damaging fisheries and recreational activities. It is critical that the Commonwealth's robust wetlands protections are not eroded, especially as we face increasing flood risk due to sea level rise.