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Trump Orders Review of Clean Water Rule Opposed by Kansas Farmers

By Harvest Public Media
Published March 1, 2017 at 2:30 PM CST
Harvest Public Media is a reporting project specializing in agricultural and rural issues.
Harvest Public Media is a reporting project specializing in agricultural and rural issues.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing his government to roll back an environmental rule opposed by farm groups in Kansas and throughout the Midwest. Harvest Public Media’s Kristofor Husted reports.

President Trump said he is "paving the way for the elimination" of the rule. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins of the Kansas 2nd District says the rollback was necessary because the rule would put unnecessary burdens on farmers and other landowners.

But supporters of the regulation say overturning the rule isn't something that can be done through executive order. The Natural Resources Defense Council says the EPA will have to restart a lengthy rule-making process. Supporters say the regulation is needed to ensure safe drinking water.     

 
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Harvest Public Media is a reporting collaboration focused on issues of food, fuel and field. Based at KCUR in Kansas City, Harvest covers these agriculture-related topics through an expanding network of reporters and partner stations throughout the Midwest. Global demand for food and fuel is rising, and the push and pull for resources has serious ramifications for our country’s economic prosperity. What’s more, we all eat, so we all have a stake in how our food is produced In the Midwest, in particular, today’s emerging agenda for agriculture is headlined by climate change, food safety, biofuel production, animal welfare, water quality, and sustainability. By examining these local, regional and national issues and their implications with in-depth and unbiased reporting, Harvest is filling a critical information void. Most Harvest Public Media stories begin with radio — regular reports are aired on our member stations in the Midwest. But Harvest also explores issues through online analyses, television documentaries and features, podcasts, photography, video, blogs and social networking. We are committed to the highest journalistic standards. Click here to read our ethics policy.
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