The American Farm Bureau is calling for WOTUS clarity, asking for changes to bring the rule in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Sackett case.
AFBF Public Policy Council David Schilling spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about how the Sackett case impacted producers, what they are calling for, and the next steps.
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Farm legal expert Roger McEowen reviews the history of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and outlines how shifting definitions across multiple administrations have created regulatory confusion for landowners.
Mary-Thomas Hart, with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, discusses the latest WOTUS developments and their implications for agriculture.
The new WOTUS proposal narrows federal jurisdiction, restores key agricultural exclusions, and gives farmers clearer permitting rules after years of regulatory uncertainty.
“I’m optimistic that this agency, this administration again, made WOTUS a real priority.”
“We can finally put into place rules that will have some staying power, which will give certainty to landowners across the country.”
In his latest Firm to Farm blog post, Roger McEowen discusses the new EPA/COE clarifications concerning WOTUS. The new measures have important implications for farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners.