Commenting open: July 23, 2026 12:00AM CT - August 24, 2026 11:59PM CT.
New Heights Dairy (Clarissa) - Feedlot Permit
We invite you to comment on the draft permit for the New Heights Dairy - Clarissa animal feedlot located in Todd County.
The facility will house 1,960 head of dairy in total confinement barns. Liquid manure generated by the animals will be stored within geo-synthetic clay lined storage structures. Solid manure generated by the animals will be stockpiled at the facility. Process wastewater from the facility will be treated via vegetation. Manure generated at the facility will be applied to surrounding cropland at agronomic rates. The final animal unit (AU) capacity of the facility will be at 2,744 AU.
This permitting action includes proposed construction and expansion liquid manure storage areas and permanent stockpile pad at the facility. The AU capacity will be increased from l,997 AU to a final total of 2,744 AU.
This permit requires the facility to be designed, operated, and maintained to prevent discharge to waters, except in an extreme storm event. Operators are required to land apply manure at agronomic rates, observe water setbacks, and maintain records of land application activities, including location, timing, and rate of application. Please refer to the draft permit for additional requirements.
The MPCA’s feedlot permit strives to protect our lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater by preventing manure from polluting water. The permit applies to most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure handling facilities. Minnesota has approximately 18,000 registered livestock operations.
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