Wyoming Rancher Sticks It To The Feds... Wins Big Time Against Obama And The EPA According to recent reports, a court settlement this week proved to be an incredible victory for a Wyoming man fighting the federal government who was trying to intrude on his property rights. This victory is significant for Americansa young rancher was finally successful in protecting his Constitutional rights. Not surprisingly, the case drew national media attention. Rancher Andy Johnson took on the Environmental Protection Agency, who was trying to fine Johnson millions of dollars for a pond he created on his own land in Fort Bridge. The battle initiation almost two years ago, when Johnson obtained a state permit to dam a small creek running through his property. The pond that was created benefitted Johnsons ranch and was used to water his horses and cattle. It also attracted wildlife. Of course, the federal government didnt see it that way. Instead, they decided that Johnson had not gotten the EPAs approval for the project, and was violating the Clean Water Act. He was ordered to dismantle the pond or be fined $37,500 a day. Thats when Johnson entered into an expensive legal battle with the feds, utilizing the Pacific Legal Foundation to try to protect his rights. He maintained that the Clean Water Act did not cover stock ponds. On Monday, he won that that battle in a settlement. The $1 million fines he faced will not be imposed. This is a huge victory for us as well as private property owners across the country, Johnson commented. The next gamily that finds itself in our situation, facing ominous threats from EPA, can take heart in knowing that many of these threats will not come to pass. If, like us, you stand up to the overreaching bureaucrats, they may very well back down. What do you think of this victory? 