On December 8, 2025, Colorado became the first state to enable regulations protecting wetlands such as intermittent and underground streams from damage by logging, construction, and oil and gas development. 

This is important to NASTaP because many sacred places are near streams or other water sources and many trail marker trees point to sources of water. Protecting these places means that the trees and sites may also be protected. The regulations apply to public and private lands. It's unsure whether they apply to federal lands such as national forests and parks.