Producers can register at the county environmental office or MPCA office in Marshall. Information went out in the Soil and Water Conservation District newsletter, and a meeting has been scheduled for 1 p.m., Monday, April 9 in the public health building in Redwood Falls. A Level II inventory is underway, which will also fulfill the registration. Using some previous data the west half of the county is nearly complete, and work is beginning on the east. Eric VanDyken of the environmental office estimates the total number will range between 400 and 500, which is lower than originally expected.
Animal units assign animal species a numeric value based on weight and manure generated.
Registration forms are available at environmental offices in most counties, or MPCA subdistrict offices in Willmar and Marshall. Failure to register is a violation of state rules. If a feedlot has existing pollution hazards and does not meet the registration deadline the owner may be subject to penalties. Renville is working toward becoming delegated. If you have suggestions on how we can improve our service to you, please drop us a note.