Minnesota regulators clear way for Morris mega-dairy expansion to 19,000 cows, sparking environmental and farming concerns
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Claire Carlson
Summary
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ruled that Riverview Dairy does not need to complete an Environmental Impact Statement to expand its Morris-based operation from roughly 8,000 to nearly 19,000 cows. The decision has drawn criticism from farmers, environmentalists, and local residents who fear the mega-dairy will harm smaller farms and potentially pollute the Pomme de Terre watershed.
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bskyMinnesota regulators clear way for Morris mega-dairy expansion to 19,000 cows, sparking environmental and farming concernsminnesotareformer.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency decided this week that Riverview Dairy does not need to complete an environmental review known as an Environmental Impact Statement to move forward with the expansion.
The decision was met with outcry from farmers, environmentalists and some Morris locals who worry a dairy of this size could put smaller dairy farms out of business and potentially pollute the nearby Pomme de Terre watershed.
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