On October 1, 2021 the department has made a final determination to reissue the Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System “Construction Site Storm Water Runoff General Permit” Storm Water Associated With Land Disturbing Construction Activity…
Agricultural operations may research technical assistance and explore potential financial assistance for various issues, including livestock siting and nonpoint source (NPS) runoff management through these resources.
All agricultural operations, including Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), may be required to obtain Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permits or comply with other DNR regulations. Additional permits may be required for agricultural…
Matsche Farms is a dairy Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), located in Shawano County, currently permitted by the DNR under the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit program. The operation is owned and operated…
Babcock Genetics LLC is an existing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO). It currently has 3,302 animal units (3,929 pigs less than 55lbs, 5,424 pigs greater than 55lbs, 1,325 sows, 418 boars). Babcock Genetics has a total of 680.67 acres…
Wisconsin is home to an increasing number of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). The Department of Natural Resources is pleased to offer you easy access to statistics and geographical information about Wisconsin's CAFOs and the…
Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permits for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) are renewed every five years and may be modified, as needed, during the five year permit term. Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) changes…
At least 90 days before beginning construction, existing or proposed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) must submit plans and specifications for reviewable construction projects to the DNR for approval. DNR approval of these reviewable…
Pinnacle Dairy is an existing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO). Pinnacle Dairy is owned and operated by Pinnacle Dairy, LLC and Pinnacle Land Holdings, LLC. Pinnacle Dairy is operated by Tuls Dairies. The facility has 5,800 milking and…
At least 180 days prior to the expiration of your current WPDES permit for a CAFO, you are required to submit a complete reissuance application to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Before submitting your reissuance application, please…