Wisconsin DNR
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced they are investigating a manure spill near a tributary of the Wisconsin River in Lincoln County.
Officials say they were made aware of the spill on Wednesday evening after receiving a report of an unknown amount of liquid manure running into Devil Creek along with an “observable” fish kill in multiple locations along the Creek.
DNR officials add that they have found the source of the manure release- an open valve on a manure pit at a medium-size dairy operation. As of Friday afternoon, the spill has been contained and no additional manure is being released from the manure pit. Some additional runoff may occur but the scene is secure and stabilized.
Devil Creek is a cool-cold headwater that drains into the Wisconsin River.
The DNR is continuing to monitor the situation and investigate the manure release. In addition, the DNR’s Emergency Response Zone Contractor has staged a vac truck nearby which will remain through the weekend should the situation deteriorate.
The amount of manure and duration of the release is still unknown. Water quality continues to improve.
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