External Services
- Webpage
Babcock Genetics Inc. CAFO Permit
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…
- Webpage
CAFOs, water permits and NR 243
Compliance with Wisconsin’s agricultural standards and prohibitions is required of all cropland and livestock operations in the state, regardless of size. Reducing or preventing manure or process wastewater pollution from agricultural operations…
- Webpage
CAFO and CAFO WPDES permit statistics
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…
- Webpage
CAFO WPDES permits applications & NMPs in process
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…
- Webpage
Publications and resources for CAFOs and other agriculture operations
There are many resources for farmers and other agricultural operators that provide information and guidance about farming and the environment. In addition to the Department of Natural Resources, resources are available from other Wisconsin state…
- Webpage
Plans & specifications for reviewable structures & systems
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…
- Webpage
Pinnacle Dairy, LLC CAFO Permit
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…
- Webpage
Reissuance or modification of CAFO WPDES permits
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…
- Webpage
WPDES permit application materials, instructions, reporting & compliance documents
View required application materials if you are a proposed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) applying for the first time for a WPDES permit or you are an existing CAFO applying for a renewal of your WPDES permit.
- Webpage
Nutrient management planning
A Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Water Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit requires a field-specific, phosphorus-based [PDF] nutrient management plan (NMP) that outlines the amounts, timing, locations, methods and…