Feedlots (CAFO) Workgroup
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) produce more than 500 million tons of waste annually and too much of that waste ends up in the waters of the United States. The CAFO workgroup's focus is on strengthening the laws that regulate the disposal of animal waste in our waters and strengthening the Clean Water Act permits for CAFOs.
Massive Egg Recall Reveals Shortcomings in Safety Standards Governing Farm Operations
Two Iowa egg producers have been forced to recall more than half a billion eggs following a salmonella outbreak that has sickened close to 1,000 people. According to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, the companies involved fell short of safety standards at their farms. On Sunday, Hamburg told CNN, "there's no question these farms involved in the recall were not operating with the standards of practice we consider responsible." The salmonella outbreak has been traced back to two Iowa egg farms, Hillandale farms and Wright County Egg.
EPA 2008 CAFO RULE
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) - Final Rule
Clean Water Act Agriculture Exemptions
List of agriculture exemptions from the Clean Water Act. Most of the exemptions relate to discharge of waste material from farm fields, especially Concnetrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
Legislative and Administrative Water Priorities
Comprehensive list of the Clean Water Network's legislative and administrative recommendations for the New Administration and 111th Congress.