OPB BY Courtney Flatt; Northwest Public Broadcasting A troubled mega-dairy in Oregon has announced its plans to shut down. After racking up multiple environmental violations, Lost Valley Farm’s owner has been fired and a trustee wants to sell the property. Lost Valley … Continue Reading…
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October 5, 2018 Marvin Farms, corner of Beecher Rd. and M34/Benner Hwy. in Dover Twp. This is a dairy CAFO that does not need a NPDES CAFO permit because they don’t confine enough animals. All livestock farms in Michigan, if … Continue Reading…
Second manure application on this field since wheat was cut earlier in the summer. NE corner of Rome Rd. and Gilbert Hwy. Manure application by NFD/Waterland and possibly others over several days before 9.19.2018. Wolf Creek/Raisin. … Continue Reading…
Algal blooms a threat to small lakes and ponds, too August 23, 2018 by Misti Crane, The Ohio State University Harmful algae isn’t just a problem for high-profile bodies of water—it poses serious, toxic threats in small ponds and lakes … Continue Reading…
Update 9/5/2018: MDEQ issued a Compliance Communication dated 9.5.2018, describing a tile riser at the northeastern edge of the field and instructing Hartland as follows: “The tile riser collects surface runoff from a large portion of field 60 and will … Continue Reading…