Category Archives: Environment

Iowa lakes, rivers and streams: Waste receptacles or natural resources belonging to the people of Iowa?

Posted on May 26, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa lakes, rivers and streams: Waste receptacles or natural resources belonging to the people of Iowa? By Iowa Environmental CouncilIn Iowa, as in other states, we have a state agency which grants wastewater discharge permits to regulated businesses, industries and … Continue reading →

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Protect Iowa’s Air Quality and Taxpayers’ Dollars.

Posted on April 22, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Protect Iowa’s Air Quality and Taxpayers’ Dollars. By Leigh Adcock, IFU This handout was composed by our lobbyist Judie Hoffman and her college intern Dan Thele, and handed to all legislators last week. Please make contact with YOUR legislators about … Continue reading →

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Promoting Smart Biofuels Policy at the State Level

Posted on April 2, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Promoting Smart Biofuels Policy at the State Level By the Progressive States Network In the search for alternatives to oil, biofuels have emerged as a promising answer to wean us off our oil addiction.  By some estimates, biofuels could reduce … Continue reading →

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Rally for Conservation!

Posted on March 27, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Rally for Conservation! By Lynn Laws, Communications Director, Iowa Environmental Council   Join others at the Statehouse on April 9! Please join other Iowans for a rally at the statehouse, in Des Moines, on April 9, to advocate in support of … Continue reading →

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URGENT — Your call or email needed TODAY: Funding for Natural Resources Facing Stiff Opposition in Iowa House

Posted on March 25, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

URGENT — Your call or email needed TODAY: Funding for Natural Resources Facing Stiff Opposition in Iowa House By Leigh Adcock Take Action! Please Call or Email Your Representative Today! SJR 2002, a bill which establishes a trust fund to … Continue reading →

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Let’s Be Number One: Improving Iowa’s Utility-Run Energy Efficiency Programs

Posted on March 21, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Let’s Be Number One: Improving Iowa’s Utility-Run Energy Efficiency Programs By Andrew Johnson and Teresa Galluzzo, The Iowa Policy Project Electricity is such an integral part of our lives that we may rarely give a thought to the number of … Continue reading →

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Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Funding for Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources

Posted on March 15, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Funding for Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources By The Iowa Environmental CouncilFor many years, Iowa has failed to commit the funds necessary to truly protect and enhance Iowa’s natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities. Serious … Continue reading →

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The Iowa Global Warming campaign is back for 2008!

Posted on March 8, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

The Iowa Global Warming Campaign By Mike Carberry After a short hiatus, Iowa Global Warming is back to work and starting our 2008 campaign. After a successful 2007, in which most of the presidential candidates took increasingly strong positions on global warming, … Continue reading →

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National Clean Up Dynegy Launch

Posted on February 19, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

National Clean Up Dynegy Launch By the Sierra ClubThe Sierra Club is launching a national grassroots campaign tomorrow (Wed. 2/20) to urge Houston-based coal giant Dynegy/LS Power to clean up its act. Event information and details below. Also of interest: … Continue reading →

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The 2008 ISU Wildness Symposium: Earth/Animal/Oracle

Posted on February 18, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

The 2008 ISU Wildness Symposium: Earth/Animal/Oracle By Mary Swander, ISUThis year's conference features Brenda Peterson who will give the keynote lecture entitled “Rapture in the Earth.” Peterson is one of the most prominent contemporary nature writers (both fiction and non-fiction) … Continue reading →

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