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Article: Ohio Egg Producer to Pay $300K in Clean Water Case
By the Associated Press on May 20, 2009
The government says Ohio's largest egg producer will pay $300,000 for illegal water pollution from a major egg farm in north-central Ohio. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Ohio Fresh Eggs LLC pleaded guilty this week to clean water violations at its operation in Marseilles, about 55 miles northwest of Columbus. The farm has about 3 million egg-laying chickens.
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Join COK this Summer at These Upcoming Conferences!
There are several wonderful opportunities this summer to network with animal advocates from coast to coast! Be sure to register for one or more of these upcoming conferences, where you'll have a chance to hear from dozens of dynamic speakers, including COK's Erica Meier:
Their Lives, Our Voices 2009
June 12 to 14, 2009 in Minneapolis, MN
Let Live NW Animal Rights Conference
June 26 to 28, 2009 in Portland, OR
Vegetarian Summerfest
July 8 to 12, 2009 in Johnstown, PA
Animal Rights Conference
July 16 to 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA
Taking Action For Animals
July 24 to 27, 2009 in Arlington, VA
Half-Marathon for Compassion!
Four COK supporters—Ellie, Elena, Erik, and Shannon—have teamed up to help raise funds for COK through a Half-Marathon for Compassion! This Sunday, May 24, they'll be running 13.1 miles in the Madison Half Marathon and they've dedicated this race to COK with the goal is raising $2,500 to support our efforts to build a kinder world for all animals.
Learn more & help them reach their goal!
Event: COK Benefit Show at the Black Cat!
Celebrate Memorial Day with a sampling of some of D.C.'s best musical talent and support COK at the same time! Möbius Strip, The Jet Age, and The Wax Standard will be rocking out at the Black Cat on Mon., May 25, and 50% of ticket sales will be automatically donated towards our efforts to help animals.
Check out our online calendar of events for more details.
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