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Manure Heads Into The Lake: Neighbor's Video Spotlights Farm Runoff In Addison County

Vermont Public | By John Dillon
Published April 8, 2019 at 10:48 AM EDT
Eben Markowski stands near a field in Panton.
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Eben Markowski stands near a field in Panton, Vt., that in mid-March was covered with melting snow and manure. He videotaped the runoff, which prompted an investigation by the state.
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Local News Government & PoliticsLocal NewsDairy IndustryEnergy & EnvironmentFood & Agriculture
John Dillon
John worked for VPR in 2001-2021 as reporter and News Director. Previously, John was a staff writer for the Sunday Times Argus and the Sunday Rutland Herald, responsible for breaking stories and in-depth features on local issues. He has also served as Communications Director for the Vermont Health Care Authority and Bureau Chief for UPI in Montpelier.
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