Morning View Dairy settles $70,000 over 2021 fish kill in Devil Creek due to manure contamination.
Morning View Dairy in Merrill, Wisconsin, has settled for $70,000 over a 2021 fish kill in Devil Creek caused by manure contamination from a leaky valve. The Lincoln County Circuit Court approved the settlement on September 26, with $50,000 allocated to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the affected fish. The incident, which led to a significant drop in oxygen levels and the death of fish across 3.8 miles, was reported by a concerned citizen.
October 01, 2024
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