You've got to be kidding me ... DNR to deny petition to strengthen factory farm rules
On Monday, Sept. 18, the Environmental Protection Commission – the "citizen" board that oversees the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – is set to vote on our rule-making petition to strengthen the factory farm permitting process. The petition asks for common sense changes to the outdated Master Matrix – a tool included in factory farm applications.These changes are based on the experiences of and conversations with thousands of everyday Iowans who want to protect their air, water, and quality of life and supported by 1,500 petition signers. >> BUT, late last week, we learned that Iowa DNR's leadership is passing the buck and recommending denial of the petition we filed with our friends at Food & Water Watch.
Does reading that make you as mad as me?
This fight is far from over. The nine EPC members can vote with Brandstad/Reynolds’ industry-loving DNR, or they can vote with everyday Iowans. That's why we need to pack the room with lots and lots of people!
Shame on the DNR for trying to kick the can down the road. County supervisors from seventeen counties have also demanded action to address Iowa’s factory farm and clean water crises.Iowans can't afford to wait any longer!Erica and the Iowa CCI crew