Newsroom - 2015

2013 CNN Hero of the Year to headline annual conference

posted 9/23/2015
Chad Pregracke, the 2013 CNN Hero of the Year, author, president and founder of Living Lands & Waters; a non-profit river clean up organization headquartered in the Quad Cities, will present the keynote address at the Iowa Environmental Council's 2015 Annual Conference, Elevate: Creating an Environment of Action.

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Iowa Breaks Beach Warnings Record

posted 8/14/2015
Iowa has broken its previous record for beach closures due to high levels of microcystin, a toxin produced blue-green algae blooms. The blooms are caused by a combination of high levels of phosphorus pollution and high temperatures.

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Clean Power Plan Presents Opportunity for Iowa

posted 8/3/2015
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the finalization of the Clean Power Plan, a landmark standard that sets the first-ever federal limits on carbon pollution from power plants.

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Toxic algae blooms pose threat to human, animal health

posted 7/10/2015
Summer is in full swing, and many Iowans are heading to the state's lakes to swim, paddle, relax and cool off with family and friends. However, many Iowans are being greeted by an unwelcome sight at their favorite swimming spots: toxic blue-green algae blooms.

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A win for solar in Iowa

posted 6/26/2015
Today, surrounded by solar energy advocates, Governor Branstad signed HF645 into law, expanding access to solar energy for Iowans across the state.

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Council to celebrate 20th anniversary at Pro H2O

posted 6/1/2015
Next Thursday, June 11, a diverse group of Iowans including environmentalists, business leaders, policy makers and individuals passionate about protecting and preserving Iowa's natural resources will gather on the bank of the Des Moines River for Pro H2O, a celebration of the Council's 20th anniversary.

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Central Iowans wade into water quality

posted 5/5/2015
Tomorrow, over 40 central Iowans will participate in the Polk County Water Monitoring Snapshot, collecting water samples at over 70 sites on rivers, streams, lakes and ponds in Polk and eastern Dallas County.

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Case aimed at aimed shrinking Gulf Dead Zone back in District Court

posted 4/9/2015
A lawsuit that would require the Environmental Protection Agency to place limits on the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution entering the Mississippi River was sent back to District Court Tuesday following a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals.

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Iowans gather at Capitol to call for conservation funding

posted 2/18/2015
More than 250 conservation advocates gathered at the Capitol yesterday to speak with legislators about the importance of programs and policies that protect Iowa's natural resources.

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