DNR Monitoring Manure Spill Near Village Of Norwalk, Monroe County
Moore Creek Impacted
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill that occurred at a dairy farm in Monroe County last week. Spill response continued throughout the week, and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation.
Agencies were first notified of the spill by an observant angler fishing in Moore Creek. Information on manure spills and manure spill prevention is available at dnr.wisconsin.gov.
DNR staff, Monroe County officials and the farm are working to identify both short- and long-term mechanisms to prevent additional manure runoff from reaching local waterways.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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