So, the challenge now is to make sure our members understand the rules in the specific states that they live in, because there’s still litigation that has enjoined the 2023 WOTUS rule in 27 states.

Source: https://drgnews.com/2023/09/06/epa-and-army-amend-waters-of-the-united-states-rule/

“The 2015 WOTUS Rule dramatically expanded the scope of CWA jurisdiction over land used for normal farming and ranching activities.

Source: https://countryfolks.com/testimony-on-behalf-of-american-farm-bureau-federation-regarding-wotus/

The controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule takes effect today (Mar. 20, 2023).

Source: https://www.drovers.com/news/industry/wotus-rule-frozen-two-states-unimpaired-48

The test used vague and expansive language that encouraged regulators to interpret the definition of WOTUS as increasingly broad.

Source: https://nrvnews.com/wotus-is-baaackk/

The U. S. District Court for the District of North Dakota has granted a preliminary injunction, stopping the Biden Administration’s new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule for Iowa and 23 other states.

Source: https://kiow.com/2023/04/14/wotus-ruling-under-a-preliminary-injunction/