Missouri AG slams Biden’s EPA for ‘federal government land grab’ over reinstatement of water rule

After the Biden administration reinstated the Waters of the United States rule, many conservatives came out in opposition. The Missouri Attorney General criticized the previous regulation, arguing it did not fare well for farmers and small businesses. According to the Iowa Farm Bureau in 2015, 97% of Iowa land may be federally regulated under the WOTUS.

Discussion Questions

1. Which side’s argument do you understand and agree with more and why?
2. Can federally regulated waters prevent unnecessary pollution? How?