CAFO Debate
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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One of the great things about being in the United States is the freedom of speech. Through letters to the editor, facts have been brought to the attention of the public about the harmful effects of CAFOs in this area. The statements made in this venue have been well documented and backed up with places of reference.
Our group realizes that there is also a group trying to debunk our statements and facts. This is their right and freedom. We do not want personalities or name calling over the issues at hand. To ask for ordinances that will protect the traditional, sustainable farmer, is a real plus for our county. These ordinances will also protect property owners in the area. Without these ordinances, a CAFO can be put 50 feet from your boundary and the manure from that operation can be spread 10 feet from a road.
Public ditches are not safe from the pollution caused by the chemical laced manure. Public ditches empty into rivers and streams. Manure hauled too close to lakes can cause algae bloom and destroy the lake.
Our group wants to keep the land and water clean for future generations. IDEM has very few rules about keeping pollution at bay. Air quality is not a concern. Anyone who is interested may go to IDEM and look up the rules and regulations.
I hope that many will agree, our unique county needs all of the help it can get when it comes to keeping our lakes clean and land usable.
Marjorie Vance
Claypool, via e-mail[[In-content Ad]]
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One of the great things about being in the United States is the freedom of speech. Through letters to the editor, facts have been brought to the attention of the public about the harmful effects of CAFOs in this area. The statements made in this venue have been well documented and backed up with places of reference.
Our group realizes that there is also a group trying to debunk our statements and facts. This is their right and freedom. We do not want personalities or name calling over the issues at hand. To ask for ordinances that will protect the traditional, sustainable farmer, is a real plus for our county. These ordinances will also protect property owners in the area. Without these ordinances, a CAFO can be put 50 feet from your boundary and the manure from that operation can be spread 10 feet from a road.
Public ditches are not safe from the pollution caused by the chemical laced manure. Public ditches empty into rivers and streams. Manure hauled too close to lakes can cause algae bloom and destroy the lake.
Our group wants to keep the land and water clean for future generations. IDEM has very few rules about keeping pollution at bay. Air quality is not a concern. Anyone who is interested may go to IDEM and look up the rules and regulations.
I hope that many will agree, our unique county needs all of the help it can get when it comes to keeping our lakes clean and land usable.
Marjorie Vance
Claypool, via e-mail[[In-content Ad]]
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