By: Jason Curtis
(Dec 29, 2021)
HVF plans to pump irrigation water from the critical Bad Axe River watershed. The Bad Axe has seen ever increasing low water levels in recent years. A critical ecosystem to the area, allowing HVF and future private entities to remove huge columns of water from the watershed would be a huge mistake. The amount of ecological benefits as well as economic benefits brought to the area by the Bad Axe far outweigh that of a private business. Allowing HVF to pump water from the Bad Axe would be a huge mistake to a local ecosystem. If this matters to you, do your research.
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Comment
Hello Jason--- We appreciate your shared concern for the ecosystem in our area. The DNR held a public hearing this morning at which time the details of our irrigation permit application were discussed. I believe the recording of the hearing is available to the public, along with our application which includes very detailed information about our intentions. Additionally, we published a blog article earlier this year that provides more information about our perspectives on irrigation practices on our farm (http://harmonyvalleyfarm.blogspot.com/2021/07/perspectives-on-irrigation-practices-at.html). I would encourage you or any other interested individuals to take a look at these resources as you complete your research. The DNR is accepting public comments through January 13, 2022 if you'd like to voice your opinion and/or ask any further questions regarding the application. You may direct your comments and/or questions to Weston Matthews, Water Management Specialist with the Wisconsin DNR weston.matthews@wisconsin.gov. Thank you, Harmony Valley Farm