Manure spill reaches South Skunk River in Hamilton County

Iowa DNR Investigating Factory Farm Manure Spill In Hamilton County

Yesterday, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced an investigation into a factory farm manure spill into the South Skunk River in Hamilton County. The amount of manure released and its impacts remain unknown. The spill comes as the Iowa legislature faces an end of session deadline to restore funding for the Iowa Water Quality Information System, or else defund public water quality monitoring statewide. In response, Food & Water…

Manure spill into South Skunk River in Hamilton County under investigation

South Skunk river in Ames on a wintery day Dec. 7, 2024. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure spill into a stream connected to the South Skunk River in Hamilton County, the department announced Monday. The DNR office was notified Saturday by Hovick Hauling, a certified manure applicator, of the spill, which occurred near the intersection of 320th Street and Vail Avenue, nor…

Manure spill reaches South Skunk River in Hamilton County

HAMILTON COUNTY, Iowa -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said on Monday that a manure spill reached the South Skunk River near Ellsworth over the weekend. The DNR said it was notified of the spill on Saturday. A tank owned by Hovick Hauling, a certified manure applicator, according to the DNR, was being moved [...]