Last call to comment on factory farms!
We have one last chance to weigh in on the DNR’s proposed rules for factory farms!
The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) is a panel of nine citizens who provide policy oversight over Iowa's environmental protection efforts. Their mission statement is to…
“To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.”
This month, February, the EPC is finalizing updated rules for factory farms in Iowa. But the current draft walks back on small improvements and ignores key issues like:
Closing the LLC Loophole. Iowans who have fought factory farms from coming in next door are sick and tired of them building just one-or-two hogs under the permit threshold so they can skirt around permitting laws.
Developing a public database for factory farm Manure Management Plans to be submitted online and readily available to the public.
Stopping manure pollution where it will end up in water. Increase the separation distance from factory farms and karst terrain to at least 25 feet.
Failing to protect our right to clean water before the corporate profits of factory farm giants!
Here’s two ways you can take action to stand up for our water and say NO to factory farms:
Submit a comment to the EPC!
We need stronger rules and regulations to protect our water from factory farms! Take 5 minutes to send in your comment here.
Attend the virtual rulemaking public hearing!
When: Monday, February 19th, 2024, from 1:30-3:30pm.
Where: Virtual attend via phone or computer on Zoom.
How: RSVP to join us here.
Take a few minutes to demand that they put our right to clean water before corporate profits!