Policy & Advocacy - Clean Water Act

Farmers and ranchers have cause for concern when it comes to proposed changes in the Clean Water Act (CWA). Whether it's legislation to change the reach of the federal government by taking out "navigable waters" or requiring additional permits, it is important to remain diligent and know what the consequences of these changes might be.

Pesticide spray drift

In 2009, a court's ruling reversed 30 years of EPA practice of not requiring permits for pesticides applied in accordance with pesticide labeling laws. To learn more about that issue, click here.

Navigable waters

Another important issue with the CWA is the push to remove the words "navigable waters" from the act. The impact on farmers and ranchers could be tremendous. To learn more about this issue, click here.