The point is not to flip out, but rather to make your voice heard. Farm Bureau is good place to start.
That is a very good point. Somewhat like Pond Boss, Farm Bureau is a voice, but they are a much stronger and larger voice than us, because of their size.
From my involvement as a long time member and officer of the West Virginia Aquaculture Association, the management and Farm Bureau membership is very well placed and informed regarding this issue. IMHO they cannot be extreme to either side. They represent those who farm our lands that can affect our waters, and they represent those who rely on farming the waters, who can also affect our waters.
Let's let realism rule. Read what has been proposed by the EPA, and inform yourself on what is being proposed by the US Senate and US House of Representatives. Yes, there are divides, but ...
Don't believe what "talk radio" and the many scare-websites are posting. The pothole full of water in your driveway is not going to be regulated -- even under the proposed regulations.
Please don't just sit back and read all the garbage. Get involved.
There is no perfect solution, but I believe the middle will win.
