Free Webinar: How To Have A Role In Iowa Water Quality Standards

You’ve heard a lot about water quality in Iowa this summer: nitrates in our waterways, record numbers of beach advisories, forever chemicals, fish kills, federal rollbacks of water protections, and more. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now requesting public input on potential changes to Iowa’s water quality standards. This is a chance for you to be heard.

Have you wanted to speak up, but weren’t sure who to contact or what to say? We’ve got you covered.

In this free webinar, IEC General Counsel Michael Schmidt will provide an easy-to-understand overview of major pollution problems impacting Iowa’s water — and you’ll learn how you can voice your concerns to important stakeholders to make a difference.

Iowa Water Quality Standards: Your Role in the Process
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Online

The event is free to attend. Zoom login info will be sent when you register. If you don’t receive the Zoom link, check your spam folder or email us at iecmail@iaenvironment.org.

We’ll cover how to submit your comments to the Iowa DNR. The DNR is required to accept public input on a range of important issues related to water quality. The deadline for the public to submit written comments on the triennial review water quality standards is 4:30 p.m. on October 20, 2025.

RSVP for the Water Quality Webinar.

If you can’t make it to the webinar and still want to submit comments, you can use IEC’s Action Alert or send written comments via email to wqs@dnr.iowa.gov or by mail to Iowa DNR, Attn: Water Quality Standards, 6200 Park Ave. Ste. 200, Des Moines, Iowa, 50321.