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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The federal government is closer to a “Waters of the United States” definition that is narrower, more predictable, and more consistent with the Constitution—but farmers should not mistake this for the end of the WOTUS saga.