Newsroom - 2023

A record-breaking wrap: 2023 beach monitoring statistics

posted 9/8/2023
Last week was the final week of summer beach monitoring, unofficially ending the summer recreational season. IEC looks back at what was a record-breaking year of Iowa beach advisories.

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State Review Committee recommends changes to environmental boards and commissions

posted 9/1/2023
On Tuesday, the Governor's Boards and Commissions Review Committee met to review recommendations for changes, consolidation, or elimination of numerous state boards or commissions. IEC reviewed the full list for impacts to environmental oversight in Iowa.

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IUB to study utility ratemaking process, make recommendations

posted 8/30/2023
This week, the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) kicked off the first of three public input and discussion sessions to review state laws related to how utilities set their rates. These sessions will wrap up in early November and will result in a set of legislative recommendations to be considered in the 2024 legislative session.

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IEC comments in DNR hearing on new Supreme Beef NMP

posted 8/10/2023
This week the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) took comments and held a public hearing on Supreme Beef's latest attempt at a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP). IEC outlines what the NMP is getting wrong.

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IEC releases new infographics outlining need for Numeric Nutrient Criteria

posted 7/28/2023
Nutrient pollution from fertilizer (excess nitrogen and phosphorus) is the state's most severe water quality problem. The Clean Water Act requires states to set water quality standards limiting the these types of pollutants and offers two approaches: narrative and numeric. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) currently uses relies on narrative criteria for fertilizer pollution control. IEC shares new infographics that illustrate why this is harming our waters.

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IEC testifies in Soo Green transmission line hearing

posted 7/26/2023
The Iowa Utilities Board heard testimony on July 11 about the proposed Soo Green transmission line, which would run underground from near Mason City to Illinois. IEC's testimony showed the line offers significant potential benefits for Iowans and could expand renewable energy development in the state.

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IEC joins partners in launch of EPA Region 7 EJ TCTAC

posted 7/12/2023
EPA announced the launch of the of Region 7 EJ TCTAC, lead by Wichita State University in Kansas. IEC is a partner and the Iowa lead for the Region 7 EJ TCTAC, which will help underserved and overburdened communities across the country access funds from President Biden's Investing in America agenda, including historic investments to advance environmental justice.

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Iowa Tops Previous High to Reach an Impressive 64% Wind Energy Generation Milestone

posted 6/29/2023
Iowa celebrates a major renewable energy accomplishment as it surpassed 64% wind energy generation in 2022, according to the latest figure from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This tops the previous record high of 59.6% in 2020, which represented a sharp increase from 42% in 2019.

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Brian Campbell departs IEC, leaving legacy of environmental justice and more

posted 6/28/2023
After two and a half years with the organization, Dr. Brian Campbell is moving on from his role as Executive Director with Iowa Environmental Council. "This has been a rewarding role for me. I am proud of all we were able to accomplish," says Brian.

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New report analyzes expansion of CAFOs in Iowa's floodplains

posted 6/23/2023
This week the Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) and Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) published a report that details animal feeding operation (AFO) construction and expansion in Iowa's 100-year floodplain. The Environmental Working Group performed geospatial analysis on AFOs in Iowa's floodplains.

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