Tag Archives: Iowa Environmental Council

The Anthropocene? Not So Fast!

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Paul Deaton

One of the arguments that went under the radar this year was whether the Holocene era is over, giving way to the Anthropocene, the era of human dominance over the planet. For what it’s worth, the panel voted we are … Continue reading →

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Groups Petition EPA to Take Action on Nitrate Pollution in Iowa’s Drinking Water

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Important announcement from Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors, Inc. (JFAN) Thirteen Environmental Organizations Petition EPA to Take Action on Nitrate Pollution in Iowa’s Drinking Water After the state’s Environmental Protection Commission voted to adopt the revised and weakened Chapter 65 … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged CAFO rules, EPA petition, IEC Webinar, Iowa Environmental Council, Iowa water quality | 1 Comment

Iowa Environmental Council Hosts End Of Summer Bash

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Nothing is more important than saving our environment. Here is a chance to participate in saving Iowa’s environment. Action invitation from the Iowa Environmental Council Come Celebrate with IEC! We’ve had all summer to enjoy Iowa’s beautiful waterways and we … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged IEC, Iowa beach advisories, Iowa Environmental Council, microcystin advisories, toxic algae blooms | 1 Comment

Upcoming Democratic Actions and Events

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Trish Nelson

From the desk of Senator Rob Hogg: Dear Friends: This is a critical time for final campaign fundraising so candidates can plan for what we can afford in the last six weeks of the campaign. Please contribute generously to my … Continue reading →

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Environmental Lobby Day At The Iowa State Capitol

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Iowa Environmental Council: Environmental Lobby Day & REAP Day at the Capitol 2017 Clean water, soil health, expanding access to clean energy, parks and trails, preserving wildlife habitat, growing wind, solar and energy efficiency in the state … Continue reading →

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Iowa Breaks Beach Warnings Record

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: The Iowa Environmental Council released this statement Aug. 14 on record levels of microcystin produced by certain types of algae blooms. They rightly associate the problem with the nutrient-rich soup lakes and waterways have become as a result … Continue reading →

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Iowa And The Clean Power Plan

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: The Iowa Environmental Council released the following Aug. 3. The coming debate will be about whether or not, and how, Iowa complies with the new rules. The press release outlines what they are). Clean Power Plan presents opportunity … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Algae Blooms

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Iowa recreational lakes have become a nutrient-rich soup in which blue-green algae thrives. The Iowa Environmental Council won’t say what I will: nutrient runoff from agriculture, and to a much lesser extent from home lawn applications, is a key ingredient … Continue reading →

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Attend Environmental Lobby Day 2013 At The Iowa Statehouse

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Trish Nelson

iaenvironment.org/ The Iowa Environmental Council cordially invites members and supporters to our 2013 Environmental Lobby Day at the statehouse. This year’s event will be especially memorable because members of the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Alliance and the Iowa’s Water … Continue reading →

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