The past eight years haven’t just tumultuous for Americans in terms of division, but also in terms of the government overreaching its seamlessly endless grasp on the country. First there was the events on the Bundy Ranch, which drew quite a bit of national attention revolving around farmers and land that that government claims they own simply because it’s there and they can. And then there are things that aren’t covered by the media, like the couple in Oregon who are being told that they need to tear out a two acre pond that they didn’t even build.
According to the Jackson County Watermaster’s Office, Jon Carey and his wife don’t have any water rights to his pond, which was built forty years ago, long before he bought it. The property is located off of Butte Falls Highway, and was purchased by the Carey family two and half years ago. Joe and Sabrina Carey have fought with Jackson County Watermaster Larry Menteer over the issue, who says that he’s opposed because of the precedent it would set. So there you have it. The government now owns whatever water happens to collect on your property.
That’s not even the worst part about it.
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Their is a lot more to this story than meets the eye. Once you study the laws on environmental policy, this article presents a very one sided interpretation.
I understand the need for some control for safety reasons, but to keep people from water for no other reason that old water shed rules is just being oppressive! Even if it wasn’t permitted after 40 years to make new owners pay for its removal is just wrong! Now if it poses a safety or environmental risk then I understand why it needs to go! But to make the new owners pay for it is something I can’t agree with!
The government has seized all water rights in 13 states , South Dakota is one of them , if you but in a well they can charge you for the water , and don’t mess with any natural drainage that’s there’s to , so you can get in trouble for building a stock pound on your own property, do not mess with the national flow .
Overreach, political BS.
Time to draw a line in the sand
The EPA is just another unconstitutional agency and should be disbanded, all of this should be handled by the states and NOT the federal government.
Again NO Proof! Stop posting things unless there is “Truth behind your words.”
LOL!!!!
it comes down to the issue…it wasnt a problem until the county heard about the marijuana being grown….
Alexandra Monteleone better keep your pond on downlow
Some of the best and worst things and life cannot be proven. Not a good attitude to keep. Love Pain God its all real even though there is no proof. Cant snap a photo of everything.