Council News

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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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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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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IEC and ELPC Oppose MidAmerican Plan to Dump Toxins in Missouri River

posted 4/12/2023
Environmental groups submitted comments to MidAmerican Energy opposing a plan for the utility to dump toxic coal ash leachate into the Missouri River. The leachate, runoff that collects at the bottom of the site's coal ash landfill, contains dozens of toxic pollutants, including mercury, lead, arsenic, cyanide, and other toxic heavy metals.

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IEC Launches Iowa Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub

posted 12/7/2022
IEC has launched the Iowa Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub, an online resource hosted at IAFederalFunding.org to help Iowans better understand and access federal support for clean energy and resiliency projects. Iowa's communities, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals can utilize programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act legislation. These federal investments will expand local projects and priorities intended to improve Iowa's resiliency.

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IEC celebrates a green future with the inaugural Green Gala & Art Auction

posted 11/11/2022
Nearly 150 Iowans gathered at Mainframe Studios in downtown Des Moines on Thursday, November 10, for IEC's inaugural Green Gala & Art Auction. The new fundraising event brought together artists inspired by climate and environmental concerns with businesses and individuals supporting work to address these issues in Iowa.

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Preparing for the 2022 Legislative Session

posted 12/10/2021
IEC is prepping and planning for the upcoming legislative session. Read about our updated priorities, what lies ahead, and upcoming events.

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IEC Celebrates Passage of Historic Infrastructure Bill

posted 11/22/2021
This month, the United States Congress passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that will provide federal funding for crucial infrastructure projects, including energy infrastructure, drinking and wastewater systems, and transit systems.

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Iowa Environmental Groups Launch Iowa Gives Green on August 4

posted 7/29/2021
The Iowa Environmental Council, Iowa Interfaith Power & Light, Iowa Rivers Revival, and more Iowa environmental and conservation non-profits are announcing the creation of a new day of giving August 4, focused on gifts to organizations improving and protecting Iowa's environment.

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IEC publishes 2020 Annual Report

posted 6/1/2021
IEC looks back at successes, actions, activities, and growth in 2020.

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