Leaders of Ariz.'S Agricultural, Development Community Join Forces to Oppose Fed Legislation

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Leaders of Arizona's agricultural and development community have joined forces to oppose federal legislation that they said would give the United States Environmental Protection Agency broad control over "ponds and puddles" in Arizona.

Critics of the legislation introduced by Congressman James Orberstar, D-Minn., gathered at the Capitol grounds Dec. 20 to rally the opposition. They said the legislation would have sweeping effects in Arizona and diminish the state's flexibility to manage its own waterways. Attendees included representatives from the Central Arizona Project and the Roosevelt Water Conservation District, as well as business leaders.

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Leaders of Ariz.'S Agricultural, Development Community Join Forces to Oppose Fed Legislation

Conversely, supporters o...

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