Scenario: Farmer Ted Vincent owns 10,000 acres of land in southern West Virginia. There is a stream that runs through the property that feeds into the local water reservoir. The Federal government has ruled that Farmer Ted can no longer use his land to grow wuzzle berries due to the fertilizer and insecticide runoff into the stream. If he can not grow crops on his land, he will be outDoes the government have the authority (jurisdiction) to regulate the use of the land?

1. Does the government have the authority (jurisdiction) to regulate the use of the land?
2. What recourse does Ted have to appeal the ruling?
3. Can Ted grow another crop to avoid contaminating the stream?
4. If he can no longer use the land for its intended purpose, can Ted seek relief from the government to offset his loss of income?