I received this message a few minutes ago from my Farm Bureau agent. This isn't one of those scare tactics, they are actively trying to gain control over how you use your land under the Clean Water Act. If your land has ponds or develops water flows during heavy rain, then the .gov could require you to follow their proceedures on caring for your own land. This is a serious problem that can lead to fines and seizures. Please help secure our freedoms.
If the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers get their way, virtually all land that gets wet or has flow during rainfall may be regulated! These two agencies are working together to expand their authority over your farming/ranching operation. If the proposed rule is adopted, many farming and ranching practices could require government approval through a complex process of federal permitting and regulations.
Farm Bureau maintains that Congress clearly intended regulations under the Clean Water Act to focus on navigable waters, not ponds, ditches or puddles that occur on land during a heavy rainstorm. Farm Bureau is calling on the EPA and the Corps to Ditch the Rule by voluntarily withdrawing it.
Your written comments on this issue are extremely important (dont worry, its easy). Please go to the Oklahoma Farm Bureau website at www.okfarmbureau.org to submit comments.
Please submit your comments at your earliest convenience. The comment period has been extended to October 20, however, I urge you to submit your comments ASAP! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or 405-523-2437. Thank you!
You may wish to personalize your comments in the editable text box by:
Describing some features of your farmditches, drainage ways, and grassed waterways that will likely be considered Waters of the U.S. under the EPA and the Corps proposed rule.
Expressing your concern about the EPA and the Corps jurisdiction on your farm which could restrict or even prohibit farming or ranching activities in or near ditches, washes or isolated wetlands.
Expressing your concern that the proposed rule will create roadblocks to ordinary land-use activities, like fencing, spraying for weeds or insects, or discing, and will require you to follow special rules or get permits.
If the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers get their way, virtually all land that gets wet or has flow during rainfall may be regulated! These two agencies are working together to expand their authority over your farming/ranching operation. If the proposed rule is adopted, many farming and ranching practices could require government approval through a complex process of federal permitting and regulations.
Farm Bureau maintains that Congress clearly intended regulations under the Clean Water Act to focus on navigable waters, not ponds, ditches or puddles that occur on land during a heavy rainstorm. Farm Bureau is calling on the EPA and the Corps to Ditch the Rule by voluntarily withdrawing it.
Your written comments on this issue are extremely important (dont worry, its easy). Please go to the Oklahoma Farm Bureau website at www.okfarmbureau.org to submit comments.
Please submit your comments at your earliest convenience. The comment period has been extended to October 20, however, I urge you to submit your comments ASAP! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or 405-523-2437. Thank you!
You may wish to personalize your comments in the editable text box by:
Describing some features of your farmditches, drainage ways, and grassed waterways that will likely be considered Waters of the U.S. under the EPA and the Corps proposed rule.
Expressing your concern about the EPA and the Corps jurisdiction on your farm which could restrict or even prohibit farming or ranching activities in or near ditches, washes or isolated wetlands.
Expressing your concern that the proposed rule will create roadblocks to ordinary land-use activities, like fencing, spraying for weeds or insects, or discing, and will require you to follow special rules or get permits.
