Crawford Stewardship Project

Wauzeka Area CAFO Update August 2011

In November 2010, CSP brought forward concerns to the DNR on issues of the abandonment of the old buildings and lagoon, updates to the Nutrient Management Plan, Engineering reports on the present buildings, and Annual Report for the Wauzeka area Feeder Pig CAFO.

In March the DNR issued a Notice of Non Compliance to the CAFO owner. According to the DNR letter dated May 9, 2011, the CAFO is now in compliance with their WPDES discharge permit.

Some of the highlights of the latest reports include:

The abandonment of the old lagoon and buildings includes a new building with manure storage under. At this time, no more animals are being added to the operation. Engineer Kathy Martin sent a number of concerns about the new building to the DNR. The DNR did not make any required changes to include her environmental concerns.

The agricultural consultant that CSP has hired is reviewing the 2011 Nutrient Management Plan and the 2010 Annual Report. The operation has addition 80 acres of neighbor cropland for spreading. We will be commenting on any concerns put forward from the review.

TThe water quality monitors continue to monthly monitor water around the CAFO at 3 sites. Additional sampling began this spring to include sampling for lab analysis. This process will be repeated this summer and fall to establish base lines and changes in the water quality over the season.

			Crawford Stewardship Project works to protect the environment of Crawford County from threats such as those posed by concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and to promote sustainable land use, local control of natural resources, and environmental justice. Crawford Stewardship Project is a nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible. Support CSP Send a check to: Crawford Stewardship Project P.O. Box 284 Gays Mills, WI 54631 csp.county@gmail.com
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