'Missed opportunity': Empowered to limit farm size, DNR to OK expansion of large Kewaunee County dairy
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.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources plans to allow one of the state’s largest dairies to nearly double its herd, prompting criticism that the agency is failing to use environmental protection powers granted just six months ago.
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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.
