DNR to hold second meeting on proposed Kewaunee County farm permit
CHRIS HUBBUCH
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court said this summer that the state Department of Natural Resources has the authority to do what is necessary to protect Wisconsin's waters from contaminants like manure pictured here at Kinnard Farms in Kewaunee County. Now the agency plans to allow one of the state's largest dairy farms to nearly double its herd.
Under fire for not using environmental protection powers, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public meeting on plans to allow a factory farm accused of contaminating drinking water to expand.
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court said this summer that the state Department of Natural Resources has the authority to do what is necessary to protect Wisconsin's waters from contaminants like manure pictured here at Kinnard Farms in Kewaunee County. Now the agency plans to allow one of the state's largest dairy farms to nearly double its herd.
