Wisconsin dairy groups appeal against DNR over pollutant discharge permit requirements for CAFOs.

Wisconsin Dairy Alliance, Venture Dairy Cooperative, and WMC Litigation Center filed an appeal against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over pollutant discharge elimination system permits. Dairy groups argue DNR overstepped its authority, requiring hundreds of Wisconsin farmers to obtain a permit, creating extra costs and time. If successful, the lawsuit would eliminate the requirement for Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) farm families to obtain a permit, still prohibiting unauthorized discharge of pollutants, and maintaining existing manure rules and regulations.

March 08, 2024
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