Read the latest news from the Montana Farm Bureau Federation on water issues and Montana water rights:
- MFBF urges public to speak out about over regulation of water August 13, 2012The Montana Farm Bureau has kicked off its “Stop the Flood of Regulation” campaign. The campaign urges Congressmen to oppose any legislation or other attempts to take the word ‘navigable’ out of the Clean Water Act. Through what is officially known as a “guidance document,” EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers are seeking to ...
- It’s Groundwater Awareness Week March 15, 2012“Groundwater is important to you!” is the core message of National Groundwater Awareness Week 2012, March 11-17. Now well into its second decade, Groundwater Awareness Week spotlights one of the world’s most important resources – groundwater. “Groundwater remains critically important, whether you’re on a public water system or a private well,” said American Farm Bureau Federation ...
- Montana Farm Bureau files with DNRC in water rights case December 1, 2011BOZEMAN, Dec. 1, 2011 – Today, the Montana Farm Bureau filed an amicus brief with the Montana Supreme Court in ‘Town of Manhattan versus the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Montana (DNRC).’ The Town of Manhattan feels they can use all of the water they want for municipal reasons, taking precedent over ...
- Two Supreme Court Cases Relevant to Farmers, Ranchers October 5, 2011The Supreme Court began its new term on Monday and two cases on the docket have a direct relevance to U.S. agriculture, according to Danielle Quist, AFBF legal counsel. The first case is Sackett v. EPA. The second case is PPL Montana v. Montana. Sackett v. EPA is an Idaho case where the Environmental Protection Agency ...
- DNRC studies fees for water rights on state land October 5, 2011Originally posted by Belgrade News Article written by By Michael Tucker, staff writer Belgrade News A state agency charged with managing public lands that fund schools is considering a plan to charge fees for using water located on or originating from those lands. But the idea has the agriculture community nervous. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and ...