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The South Branch of the Potomac River—to which the agricultural operation in this case eventually discharges—suffers from algae blooms and fish kills. (Photo courtesy of Ron Cogswell)
case August 2, 2013

Defending the Clean Water Act Against Agricultural Pollution

A coalition of local and national public interest organizations are supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s long-held authority under the Clean Water Act to regulate waste from commercial animal farms and seeking to confirm that a large West Virginia poultry operation should comply with all applicable regulations. The Center for Food Safety, Earthjustice, Food & Water…

document August 2, 2013

West Virginia CAFO Brief

Press Release August 1, 2013

Local and National Groups Defend Clean Water Act against Agricultural Pollution

Chicken manure threatens Potomac River in West Virginia case; Groups file legal brief to protect public health and environment