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Group wants Branstad to back moratorium on hog confinements

DES MOINES (AP) — A new consortium of environmental groups is asking Gov. Terry Branstad to support a statewide moratorium on new and expanded hog confinement operations due to polluted waterways.

The Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture announced itself at a Wednesday Capitol news conference and sought Branstad’s backing.

The alliance wants the moratorium in place until the state improves water quality in lakes and streams. Alliance members blame hog confinements for polluting waterways and creating health problems for nearby residents.

 

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