To the editor,

It's manure spreading season again, so here's a reminder of the phone numbers you may need in case of a driving or environmental concerns. Tanker trucks and large tractors hauling this manure drive on township, county and state roads for weeks, sometimes at a frequency of a tanker truck every few minutes. Those living on or near hauling roads or spreading fields bear the brunt of the impact with a reduced quality of life.

Spring manure hauling season is also a time for residents to be aware of traffic and environmental concerns from the process of liquid manure hauling and land application, such as spilling manure on roads, pooling manure in fields after application, dangerous driving, blocking lanes of traffic, and causing road damage.

If you witness dangerous or concerning situations, be a good neighbor and report these conditions to the proper authorities to keep your other fellow neighbors safe. For driving and traffic concerns, alert the County Sheriff: Pierce 715-273-5051, Pepin 715-672-5944 or St. Croix 715-381-4320 and the State Patrol 715-839-3800. For manure spills and environmental concerns, call the DNR’s anonymous tip line 1-800-847-9367 and the County Land Conservation Department: Pierce 715-273-6763, Pepin 715-672-7242 or St. Croix 715-531-1930.

Mike Davis

Elmwood