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Threat to sue town in Polk County over large farm regulations revives local control fight
Backed by a pro-business law group, two residents challenge regulations of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs.
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Lawsuit aims to loosen CAFO waste restrictions in Wisconsin. Even farmers are alarmed.
The Wisconsin Farmers Union says giving CAFOs more latitude jeopardizes water quality and public health.
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Forum focuses on western Wisconsin water worries
Event along Apple River covered threats to region’s water and what’s being done to protect it.
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Environmental groups sue EPA over factory farm water pollution
Lawsuit seeks to expand and strengthen industry regulation under the Clean Water Act.
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Company proposes slightly scaled-back hog facility near Trade River
By reducing number of animals and increasing cage size, Cumberland says it will comply with new standards.
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Large dairy operation in Willow River watershed seeks to renew permit
Public hearing on May 18 for plans to manage 1,600 cows and the manure they produce.
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EPA agrees to study pollution caused by large-scale livestock farms
Federal environmental agency will review risks, solutions, and current regulations.
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Proposed hog facility denied again due to incomplete information
DNR rejects permit request over missing details about where manure will be spread.
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Proposed hog operation near St. Croix tributary sees major setback
DNR rejects request to revise manure management and says company must reapply for permits.
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Hog facility opponents seek signatures for petition asking EPA to review Trade River proposal
Concerned citizens are invited to sign request for federal agency to analyze possible risks to river and more.