Thanks! And we can't forget our attorney, Jim Larew, who pursued and persevered with the water permit suit. And other fellow plaintiffs Tammy Thompson, Mary Damm, Scott Boylen, Alicia Mullarkey, and Linda Applegate. And of course Sierra Club attorney Wally Taylor, who's been on board since 2017. But, indeed, it ain't over . . .
I hope Larry Stone and Steve Veysey take a short moment to celebrate such a rare positive moment, great work gentlemen!
Now that this template exists and the potential chink in the armor has been exposed, what will the upcoming legislative session do to close the gap before another group with standing attempts the same approach? The use of nuisance law in Pennsylvania in Corbin Addison’s “Wasteland” comes to mind.
It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Thanks to you, Chris, and Larry Stone, two members of the Iowa Writers Collaborative, along with Steve Veysey, for your focus on this case. Perhaps someone in the Iowa Legislature will pick up the ball and let the DNR know water “quality” is part of their job too. To other readers of this column, if you haven’t yet, take the time to read the judge’s ruling in the case. It’s calls out bureaucratic avoidance of dealing with an inconvenient truth.
One small victory in an INCREDIBLY difficult time/environment is nice. Every now and then, a person needs a victory even if it’s a small one. Congrats to the Driftless Water Defenders and all involved.
Looks like at least a small victory. Unfortunately the Fat Man doesn't have laryngitis and promises to dispatch regulations to the honey wagon...i'm not hopeful for lasting change. But it's nice to know that for now water permits need renewed every 5 yrs.
Chris, this is a small win. Clayton County is where I grew up and I have been following this over the past several years. A huge thanks to Larry Stone and Steve Veysey for thier work. Keep the message going, this may be the crack to pry open the shell.
Thank you all for your efforts leading to this result! as a retired ALJ, evidence is essential. From a more broad perspective, one would think reasonable people and a reasonable government would want the crap of 11,000 cattle to be at least partially regulated to the extent of the crap of 11,000 people. We shall see if AG Bird appeals this decision or if Farm Bureau folks lobby for more deregulation in this area.
Having caught a few trout from Bloody Run and thus followed this saga for several years, I am heartened by this ruling. I have nothing but admiration for Larry, Steve and the others. like you Chris, who continue to persevere in this important cause.
Sorry to leave this here, hope the link works. It's 'barntalkshow' I get snippets of on Facebook. In this clip, they deflect responsibility by talking about chemicals that get spread on yards and it reminded me of the part in Swine Republic where Chris mentions the much higher absorption rate of seeded yards versus bare farm fields. https://www.facebook.com/reel/2347761635570303
Thanks! And we can't forget our attorney, Jim Larew, who pursued and persevered with the water permit suit. And other fellow plaintiffs Tammy Thompson, Mary Damm, Scott Boylen, Alicia Mullarkey, and Linda Applegate. And of course Sierra Club attorney Wally Taylor, who's been on board since 2017. But, indeed, it ain't over . . .
Thx for all your hard work Larry!
I hope Larry Stone and Steve Veysey take a short moment to celebrate such a rare positive moment, great work gentlemen!
Now that this template exists and the potential chink in the armor has been exposed, what will the upcoming legislative session do to close the gap before another group with standing attempts the same approach? The use of nuisance law in Pennsylvania in Corbin Addison’s “Wasteland” comes to mind.
Exactly my question.
It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Thanks to you, Chris, and Larry Stone, two members of the Iowa Writers Collaborative, along with Steve Veysey, for your focus on this case. Perhaps someone in the Iowa Legislature will pick up the ball and let the DNR know water “quality” is part of their job too. To other readers of this column, if you haven’t yet, take the time to read the judge’s ruling in the case. It’s calls out bureaucratic avoidance of dealing with an inconvenient truth.
Dare we say a watershed moment!
One small victory in an INCREDIBLY difficult time/environment is nice. Every now and then, a person needs a victory even if it’s a small one. Congrats to the Driftless Water Defenders and all involved.
You're right. I'm saying it: Holy Shit.
Thank you for being a voice of reason where many are lacking.
"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one." Spock
Looks like at least a small victory. Unfortunately the Fat Man doesn't have laryngitis and promises to dispatch regulations to the honey wagon...i'm not hopeful for lasting change. But it's nice to know that for now water permits need renewed every 5 yrs.
Great work from all involved ( Alicia Mullarkey 😁) to cause the IDNR to stumble forward on their divisional blame game !
Chris, this is a small win. Clayton County is where I grew up and I have been following this over the past several years. A huge thanks to Larry Stone and Steve Veysey for thier work. Keep the message going, this may be the crack to pry open the shell.
Thank you all for your efforts leading to this result! as a retired ALJ, evidence is essential. From a more broad perspective, one would think reasonable people and a reasonable government would want the crap of 11,000 cattle to be at least partially regulated to the extent of the crap of 11,000 people. We shall see if AG Bird appeals this decision or if Farm Bureau folks lobby for more deregulation in this area.
Having caught a few trout from Bloody Run and thus followed this saga for several years, I am heartened by this ruling. I have nothing but admiration for Larry, Steve and the others. like you Chris, who continue to persevere in this important cause.
Maybe not a spike of the football, but I say a few sideline high-fives are warranted!
Congratulations to all of you!
Sorry to leave this here, hope the link works. It's 'barntalkshow' I get snippets of on Facebook. In this clip, they deflect responsibility by talking about chemicals that get spread on yards and it reminded me of the part in Swine Republic where Chris mentions the much higher absorption rate of seeded yards versus bare farm fields. https://www.facebook.com/reel/2347761635570303