Moolenaar: Court Decision a Victory for Michigan Farmers

Today, the Sixth Circuit of Appeals issued a stay temporarily blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from implementing its overreaching Waters of the U.S. Rule until further litigation can be resolved.

Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) issued the following statement:

"In hearing from farmers across the district, I know many were worried that this overreaching rule from the EPA would interfere in their daily operations. Today's court decision is a victory for them.

"I hope that the EPA will end the legal uncertainty for farmers and scrap the rule. The agency can then focus on protecting the Great Lakes from invasive species, including Asian carp, so that the Lakes and the $7 billion economy they support are there for future generations."