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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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IEC and partners submit comments for stronger CAFO rules

posted 6/15/2023
A coalition of environmental organizations led by IEC submitted comments to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today, requesting stronger protections for water quality in Iowa's concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rules.

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After months of uncertainty, schedule for Agency rules review released

posted 3/14/2023
The Reynolds Administration recently released the schedule for state agencies, boards, and commissions, including the Iowa DNR, to review rules in their respective sections of Iowa Administrative Code. Executive Order 10 placed a moratorium on any new rulemaking as part of the Governor's larger government reorganization plan, which impacted the draft AFO siting rules IEC had been advocating for.

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IEC Reviewing Iowa DNR's Proposed Feedlot Rules

posted 8/16/2022
On August 12, 2022, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released proposed revisions of Iowa's animal feeding operation (AFO) rules for public comment.

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IEC and ELPC Call for DNR to Protect Floodplains from CAFO Pollution

posted 5/4/2022
The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) and Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) filed a petition for rulemaking with the Iowa DNR's Environmental Protection Commission, seeking to adopt a floodplain map into state law. Since 2002, Iowa law has prohibited the development or expansion of CAFOs in the 100-year floodplain, but no floodplain map has been adopted, forcing the DNR to expend additional resources on siting requests.

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Mississippi River named among America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2022

posted 4/19/2022
American Rivers today named the Mississippi River one of America's Most Endangered Rivers® of 2022, highlighting the threats that habitat destruction and pollution, combined with climate impacts, pose to millions of people across the basin.

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IEC and MRN 'Fly In' to Washington DC to talk funding for river communities

posted 4/12/2022
Last month, IEC joined the Mississippi River Network (MRN) for an annual DC “fly-in” event. During the virtual fly-in meetings, we shared what was important to MRN member organizations such as IEC. Learn more about the issues we discussed with federal legislators, such as flooding, infrastructure, and more.

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Water and Land Legacy Bonds on the Ballot in 2021

posted 10/12/2021
There are important local issues on the ballot on November 2nd. In Polk and Dubuque counties, one issue is a countywide referendum on local Water and Land Legacy (WLL) bonds. Funding for natural resources and recreation consistently receive support in polls and at the ballot box. This support shows the value Iowans place on water quality and conservation efforts.

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Understanding the IPCC's Sixth Climate Assessment Report: A look at Iowa's changing future

posted 8/25/2021
The recent IPCC report on climate change delivered sobering news. But what does it mean for those in the Heartland? IEC takes a closer look at the report and what the future is likely to bring for Iowans.

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IEC Announces 2020 Pro H2O Award Winners

posted 8/14/2020
Pro H2O will take place virtually on September 10 and will continue to recognize Iowans doing important work to improve water quality and bring attention to water issues in our state. Meet three award winners and learn more about their work.

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