Protecting Iowa Wetlands: The Case for Swampbuster

In this webinar, IEC's General Counsel Michael Schmidt and Hardin County farmer John Gilbert presented on the impact of wetlands and the recent Swampbuster decision. This presentation includes background on IEC's intervention into the Swampbuster case, where federal judge C.J. Williams of the Northern District of Iowa ruled in favor of sustainable agriculture groups and family farmers. Mike and John also detail the many benefits of wetlands and their importance in Iowa farms.

Swampbuster has protected wetlands, safeguarded clean water, protected communities from extreme flooding, and supported farmers for nearly four decades. If the plaintiffs were successful, Swampbuster could have been revoked entirely.

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