Statement of NCFC President & CEO Duane Simpson on Waters of the U.S. Announcement

Washington, D.C. (November 17, 2025)-"The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives welcomes today's announcement by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin that the agency has published a revised Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule to provide farmers, landowners, and rural communities with the clarity they have long needed. A definition that follows the law, reflects the Supreme Court's ruling in Sackett, and delivers a straightforward, durable framework is essential for producers who must navigate these rules every day.

"NCFC supports this effort to streamline permitting, reduce unnecessary red tape, and ensure that water regulations are both clear and workable for stakeholders, including agriculture. Farmer co-ops and their members are committed to protecting our natural resources, and today's action is a meaningful step toward giving them the certainty required to keep doing just that while continuing to power rural economies."