We can’t say it enough – thank you for standing up and taking action for a Clean Water Iowa!
The rule passed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) two weeks ago brings Iowa into compliance with the Clean Water Act for the first time ever. But, it can be stronger, and the DNR must enforce it. That’s where your voice comes in!
The DNR is gathering Iowans’ thoughts on improving the state’s water quality goals as part of its three-year review of water quality standards and goals.
Can you attend a water quality hearing and remind the DNR what must be done for a Clean Water Iowa? These public meetings are being held in the following places:
Spencer
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 4 to 6 p.m.
Spencer Public Library (Round Room), 21 East Third St.
Washington
Thursday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Washington Public Library (Nicholas Stoufer Room), 115 West Washington
West Des Moines
Monday, Sept. 8, 10 to 12 p.m.
West Des Moines Public Library (Community Room), 4000 Mills Civic Parkway
Independence
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Falcon Civic Center, 1305 Fifth Ave. NE
Clear Lake
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 4 to 6 p.m.
Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce Lakeview Room, 10 North Lakeview Drive
Here is what we need to make sure the DNR doesn’t forget; use these talking points at one of the hearings above!
- You must ramp up the inspections to find and fix problems at factory farms.
- You must issue clean water act permits to all factory farms.
- There must be tough fines and penalties for polluters.
Can’t make one of the hearings? Submit written comments by Oct. 15 to: Rochelle Weiss, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 East Ninth St., Des Moines, IA 50319, or by e-mailing Rochelle.Weiss@dnr.iowa.gov.
Learn more
- We’re reminded daily why the CWA is important
- 4 ways the DNR can strengthen the Clean Water Act rules
- Timeline of how CCI members pushed DNR to come into compliance with the Clean Water Act
- Read more...
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