Dive Summary:

• Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York has recently announced several measures meant to promote the quickly expanding yogurt industry in his state.
• His plans include allowing dairy farmers to raise more heads of cattle, from 200 to 300, before they are required to regulate the waste and pollution from their herds.
• Environmental groups have slammed Governor Cuomo's new plans, however the Governor believes the increase in raw milk production will be a needed boost to the New York economy.

From the article:

The coalition – comprised of the Sierra Club, Riverkeeper, the Waterkeeper Alliance, Environment New York, Environmental Advocates of New York, Earth justice, and the Citizens Campaign for the Environment – has condemned Cuomo’s proposal.
According to the coalition, the proposed rule change would lead to the leaching of untreated cow manure into nearby waters – causing “serious health impacts.”