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posted by Angelisa Belden on Friday, March 10, 2023 Recently, IEC has been receiving inquiries as some individuals and media outlets notice our registrations on bills related to gender, diversity, education, and other more typically social issues. So why is IEC registering on such bills?

posted by Alicia Vasto on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 On this Valentine's Day, IEC staff share our water love stories. From childhood exploration, to boating adventures as adults, to taking their own kids outside, hear what we love about water.

posted by Dr. Brian Campbell on Friday, February 10, 2023 How are we recognizing Black History Month at the Iowa Environmental Council? We want to share with you some of what we're doing, and we want to invite you to partner with us as we explore the history and shape the future of environmental justice in Iowa.

posted by Kerri Johannsen on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 We know it seems strange for groups like IEC to challenge MidAmerican's plans to construct more wind in Iowa, even as we're calling for MidAmerican to shut down its Iowa coal plants or setting goals for our state to be using 100% carbon-free energy by 2035. But those goals are the exact reason why we're questioning MidAmerican's latest project.

posted by Guest Blogger on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Fertilizer pollution (composed of the chemical nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus) has plagued Iowa's waterways since long before the Iowa Environmental Council was formed in 1995. As the state's primary plan for addressing nutrient pollution approaches its 10th anniversary, what can we say about Iowa's water today? Several past IEC executive directors share their thoughts in this guest blog.

posted by Guest Blogger on Monday, January 9, 2023 Guest blogger, Victoria Bradford Styrbicki, discusses part of her journey - by running on foot - along the Mississippi River and highlights some of her time spent in Iowa. She shares some conversation she had and how to experience the journey she took.

posted by Kerri Johannsen on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 IEC's energy program director Kerri Johannsen reflects on the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, and the tools Iowans can leverage to navigate new opportunities created by the law to access clean energy and its benefits.

posted by Alicia Vasto on Monday, December 26, 2022 Water Program Director Alicia Vasto shares her thoughts as we wrap up a year of work on water and land stewardship in Iowa at IEC. She reflects about the effort, hard work, and dedication to IEC's mission of clean water in Iowa, while also sharing valuable resources and looking forward to the coming year.

posted by Dr. Brian Campbell on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 IEC executive director Dr. Brian Campbell takes a deeper dive into the elements of the Council's new strategic plan, highlighting how new work aligns with the core tenants of the organization.

posted by Guest Blogger on Monday, December 5, 2022 IEC volunteer leader John Schmidt's board service will come a close at the end of the year. In this guest post, John shares what he's valued, why he cares about Iowa's environment, and what he's learned during his time on IEC's Board of Directors.