South Bend Tribune Comes Out In Favor of St. Joe Regs
Following the recent release of new health regulations in St. Joseph County to control CAFO’s, the South Bend Tribune says “good Job:”
There surely will be people who don’t think the draft ordinance is the last word on the issue. By design, it isn’t. The study committee wisely limited the ordinance’s scope so that it addresses only human health issues. It intentionally does not take up quality of life issues that don’t directly affect human health — keeping in mind, of course, that many health issues are quality of life issues.
Those who are worried about property values, smells, traffic, treatment of animals and noise might think that the health department draft only touches on the scope of potential CAFO impact. One strength of the proposal is that it would establish an advisory board to meet periodically and recommend law changes and additions.
