Been seeing this in the news lately. Totally stinks as I can see both sides of the argument.

Short blurb:
https://coyotegulch.blog/2021/06/13...be-coming-for-your-local-duck-pond-kunc/

More reading:
http://duwaterlawreview.com/illegal-ponds-in-colorado-more-than-just-a-drop-in-the-bucket/#:~:text=Under%20Colorado%20law%2C%20storing%20water%20in%20a%20pond,owners%20are%20encouraged%20to%20obtain%20a%20storage%20right%29.

NY luckily has water in abundance, and I didn't need a permit for anything under 1 acre. However, that does nothing for me in the event of a severe drought when it becomes a crisis.