ARA Reacts to EPA WOTUS Announcement

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made an announcement this afternoon on their new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) proposal.

"The Agricultural Retailers Association applauds EPA's proposal to bring clarity and certainty to the definition of Waters of the United States. By aligning federal jurisdiction with the Supreme Court's Sackett decision, this rule provides a practical framework that respects state authority while reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens. Our members need clear, consistent rules to plan and invest in conservation and infrastructure, and this proposal is a step in the right direction for both environmental stewardship and agricultural productivity," commented Daren Coppock, ARA's President and CEO.

Details about the EPA's proposal can be found in the links below:

EPA Public WOTUS Fact Sheet.

EPA Agricultural WOTUS Fact Sheet.

Additional WOTUS Information from the EPA.

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