Riverview LLP West River Dairy Expansion Public Meeting, Morris, April 28
Summary
Riverview LLP is seeking to expand its West River Dairy facility near Morris from 7,855 to 18,855 cows. MPCA has completed a required environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the project and received a feedlot permit application for construction of animal holding areas, liquid manure storage, permanent stockpiles, and feed storage areas. A public meeting on the EAW and feedlot permit will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at The South Side Event Center and Reception Hall in Morris, with public comments accepted through May 7, 2026.
“Through May 7, review and comment on the draft permit and the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the proposed West River Dairy Expansion.”
Agricultural operations planning significant expansions beyond certain herd-size thresholds should monitor this proceeding as a barometer of MPCA feedlot permitting expectations. Firms with comparable expansion plans should prepare their own EAWs early, as the agency is actively reviewing similar applications and the comment record here may inform future permit conditions.
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MPCA has completed its environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for Riverview LLP's proposed West River Dairy expansion and received a feedlot permit application. The expansion would increase herd capacity from 7,855 to 18,855 cows, including new animal holding areas, manure storage, and feed facilities. MPCA is soliciting public comments on both the draft permit and the EAW through May 7, 2026.
Agricultural operations of this scale face heightened regulatory scrutiny under Minnesota feedlot permitting rules. Local residents, environmental groups, and neighboring agricultural operations should review the draft documents to assess potential impacts on water quality, air quality, and property values. The public meeting on April 28 provides an opportunity for direct input before any permit decision.
What to do next
- Review the draft permit and environmental assessment worksheet
- Submit public comments through May 7, 2026
Meeting
- Date
- 2026-04-28 at 18:00 – 20:00
- Location
- The South Side Event Center and Reception Hall, Morris
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Riverview LLP West River Dairy expansion
Riverview LLP is seeking to expand its existing West River Dairy facility near Morris from 7,855 cows to a total capacity of 18,855 cows. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has completed a required environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the project.
In addition, Riverview has applied for a feedlot permit for the West River Dairy facility. This permitting action includes proposed construction of animal holding areas, liquid manure storage areas, permanent stockpiles, and feed storage areas at the facility.
This public meeting about the EAW and feedlot permit will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at The South Side Event Center and Reception Hall in Morris.
22646: West River Dairy - public comment on draft EAW, feedlot permit
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Through May 7, review and comment on the draft permit and the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the proposed West River Dairy Expansion.
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