The following Guide is for information purposes only and does not reflect the endorsement of specific recommendations included within. Water supply and vested rights have and will continue to be a concern to the cattle producer. Today, water quality is an issue of ever increasing importance to the agricultural industry. Since 1972, and in some cases prior to that date, all fifty states have established statutes governing the protection of water quality. All of society's activities, whether water or land based are now regulated in some form.
Regulations also encompass agricultural activities including rangeland, pasture and feedlots.