Tag Archives: Iowa water quality

What If The Governor Gave A Speech And Nobody Cared?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“Vice President Joe Biden often says ‘Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.’ The Governor’s budget is a perfect example of Iowa values not being reflected in a state budget,” … Continue reading →

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Iowans Carol For Clean Water

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Trish Nelson

  Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement  

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Manure Spills Causing Toxic Algae In More Iowa Lakes

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Thanks CCI (Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement) for sounding the alarm on toxic algae! iowacci.org/ First it was Ohio, then Lake Red Rock in Iowa, and now it’s Big Creek Lake – toxic blue-green algae has struck again. A reader … Continue reading →

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Iowa Water Quality Public Hearings This Week

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Here’s a note from CCI: The rule passed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) two weeks ago brings Iowa closer into compliance with the Clean Water Act for the first time ever. But, it can be stronger, and … Continue reading →

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Iowa, We Have A Water Problem

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Trish Nelson

“Because of runoff from our farms, we have more than 600 polluted rivers, lakes and streams, causing a nitrate surge in our drinking water.”  Find out more here:  citizensforahealthyiowa.org/  

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: ISU Police Chase, Water, Climate Change, SNAP

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, The police chase and shooting death on the Iowa State University campus last week has been the subject of much conversation, not just in Iowa but across the country. Was the use of deadly force by the police … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Elections, Climate Change, Water Quality, Gun Safety

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

 Tuesday is a big day in Iowa. It’s Election Day, and in 950 cities across the state, voters will elect city council members and, in some cases, mayors. If recent trends are any indication, turnout will be embarrassingly low. Voting … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile Back In Iowa… Manure-Laden Water!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

DNR Investigates Fish Kill in Lyon County iowadnr.gov/home/ DOON – On Labor Day, the Iowa DNR investigated a fish kill on the Little Rock River east of Doon in Lyon County. A concerned citizen reported the fish kill to DNR … 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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You Can Help Save Iowa’s Raccoon River For A Dollar

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Next Raccoon River Watershed Association (RRWA) Meeting–Hotel Pattee, Downtown, Perry, Iowa Friday –Dec. 7 7:30 p.m.  Show “America’s Darling: The Story of Jay N. “Ding” Darling” –-Hotel Pattee, Perry, Iowa, Saturday–Dec. 8,   9:30—11:00 a.m.  Board meeting General Meeting–11:00 to 11:25 … Continue reading →

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