DNR MAKES CHANGES TO PROTECT WATERWAYS

Supposedly, CAFOs are OK? “The DNR made adjustments to clarify that large farms known as concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, already meet antidegradation policy requirements.”

WHY CAFOS ARE INTERESTED IN NORTHWEST WISCONSIN

WI CAFO Map — Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network This map, compliments of Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network, is 5 years old at this point. It appears that Northwest Wisconsin is wide open territory with a lot of beautiful water.

WISCONSIN DNR UPDATE

The status of the Cumberland LLC application has not changed recently. In March 2023, the final application was rejected due to an insufficient nutrient management plan. The farm then resubmitted a preliminary application in May 2023. We responded by stating that...

13 Groups Sue EPA

For Immediate Release: September 11, 2023 Contact: Phoebe Galt, Food & Water Watch, 202-683-2504, pgalt@fwwatch.org 13 Groups Sue EPA Over Factory Farm Water Pollution Lawsuit seeks to expand and strengthen industry regulation under the Clean Water Act On Friday,...

OUR NEIGHBORS NEED A LITTLE HELP

Helping our neighbors can be like helping ourselves. Well water in Minnesota’s Karst region is at risk! Southeastern Minnesota has a drinking water crisis that needs your help. Take action today to urge local, state, and federal government officials to take...