ecoNews for December 29, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR investigating fourth Carroll County creek; Manure investigations are an ongoing process; Silver Lake residents asked for input on water quality improvement plan; Iowa renewable energy study completed; Tests for manure applicators start Jan. 11; FDA proposes new guidance to further reduce children's risk from lead exposure in certain candy; Recycling property tax deadline approaches; Sewer leak in Ottumwa fixed; DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for December 22, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Carroll County fish kills show the costs of manure releases; DNR also responding to complaint of manure in Elk Run Creek, Training deadline for confinement site manure applicators

ecoNews for December 15, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Commercial manure applicator training offered Jan. 6, Spring Lake residents asked for input on water quality improvement plan

ecoNews for December 8, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Animal feeding, energy on EPC December agenda, January sign up for counties to evaluate animal confinement sites, State concludes rural odor study; to issue report in February, Spring Lake residents asked for input on water quality improvement plan, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for November 23, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR seeks input on major water sources by Dec. 1, DNR, wind advocates and wildlife groups meet to discuss wind siting guidelines

ecoNews for November 17, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Meetings will discuss proposed fees for wastewater permits

ecoNews for November 10, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: EPC to discuss livestock issues, air quality rules, Hold off on fall tillage for increased yields, Manure applicators should complete training, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for November 3, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Clean-up at Princeton marsh nearly complete, but still seeking vandals, Apply manure according to plan, Fairfield bypass shows importance of remote alarms, DNR asks for input on water operator certification program

ecoNews for October 27, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Excess tillage may cost producers, DNR wins national and state awards for compost rebate program, New forms, process for animal feeding construction permit applications

ecoNews for October 20, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Approaching deadline for environmental awards, Manure management can protect water quality, control costs, DNR TO highlight storm water management sites, Water quality news direct to your inbox, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for October 13, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Energy, wetlands and wastewater fees on EPC agenda, Nutrient management important to protect water quality, control costs, Spills contained because of quick reporting, safety issues important during harvest, Water quality meetings scheduled for Little Wall Lake and Williamson Pond, Iowa awarded more than $5.7 million in Farm Bill energy grants

ecoNews for October 6, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: ICN hearing announced for water quality standards, Forum to discuss winter fuel prices and supplies

ecoNews for September 30, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR programs can help public facilities conserve energy as prices rise, October is Iowa Tire Care Month, Free training available statewide to hazardous material responders

ecoNews for September 29, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR Requests Input On Design Rules for Open Feedlots

ecoNews for September 22, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Public asked for input on new water quality standards, DNR requests input on design rules for open feedlots, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for September 15, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Contracts on EPC September agenda, DNR urges livestock producers, manure applicators to be careful, report spills

ecoNews for September 8, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles:Water quality improvement meetings scheduled for Iowa River, DNR partners with Cedar Rapids to install Iowa's largest solar array, Iowa DNR awarded $878,299 from U.S. Department of Energy, Upcoming geology conference announced

ecoNews for September 1, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Iowa gas prices on the rise, DNR theme is rivers and streams at Clay County Fair, DNR offers updated erosion control manuals

ecoNews for August 25, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR continues northeast Iowa fish kill investigations, Producers must account for commercial fertilizer on manure application fields

ecoNews for August 18, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Iowa 2004 drinking water compliance report available, DNR recognizes leadership and innovation in natural resources, Design rules for open feedlots now available, Manure stockpiling regulated under new DNR rules, Heavy rainfall leads to Maynard bypass, Blocked sewer line leads to Dubuque bypass, DNR investigates fish kills in northeast Iowa, DNR launches employment Web page

ecoNews for August 11, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Supervisor named for new DNR watershed program

ecoNews for August 4, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: EPC to address standards for open feedlots and water quality in August, Fish and water samples at Pierce Pond indicate no mercury contamination, Dunkerton fish kill extends to Crane Creek, Applying manure this fall? Check your manure applicator certification requirements, DNR names new underground tanks section supervisor, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for July 28, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR to improve construction permit process for animal confinements

ecoNews for July 21, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for July 14, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR to increase penalties for late manure management plans, City of Anamosa fails to timely report wastewater bypass

ecoNews for July 7, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Open feedlot rules, water quality standards on July 18 EPC agenda, DNR to improve permitting process for building animal confinement operations

ecoNews for June 30, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Maquoketa, Volga River water quality improvement meetings start next week

ecoNews for June 23, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Smog season arrives, Changes in rules affect construction of confinements, New permit form for building confinements, DNR to issue open feedlot permit for new technology, DNR introduces new watershed improvement sections, DNR SWAP grant recipient wins national award

ecoNews for June 16, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Water quality standards on EPC agenda for June; Water quality improvement meetings scheduled for Maquoketa, Volga Rivers; DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for June 9, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR provides interactive maps for new and expanding livestock producers, Midwest Radioactive Waste Commission meeting on Wednesday, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for June 2, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Big Sioux River water quality plan underway, Le Claire wastewater bypass reaches Mississippi River, Public comments needed on water quality plan for Camp Creek

ecoNews for May 26, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Public's help needed to improve water quality in the Cedar River basin, Silver Lake water quality plan meeting on June 2, Meeting on Black Hawk Creek water quality plan on June 6

ecoNews for May 20, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Initial investigation finds beef parts in Carroll water supply, Health alert continues at Carter Lake, Fish kill at George Wyth appears to be from natural causes

ecoNews for May 12, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Water quality issues on EPC agenda for May

ecoNews for May 5, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: District court orders tavern in Canton to close, New program provides low interest loans for livestock/water quality projects, News media's participation needed to organize beach monitoring media events, Water quality meetings scheduled for Williamson Pond and Spring Lake, Water quality meeting scheduled for Ottumwa Lagoon, North Fork Maquoketa River water quality meeting scheduled

ecoNews for April 28, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: New wastewater treatment plant to address problems in Reinbeck, DNR asks for news media's participation in beach monitoring survey, Solid manure added to DNR manure management form, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for April 21, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Making manure application safe- for people and the environment, Diesel / electric hybrid bus to visit Des Moines, Safety is key during spring chemical application

ecoNews for April 14, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Heavy rains cause wastewater bypasses in Royal; city plans improvements to treatment facility, Public comment period extended for Cedar Lake water quality plan, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for April 7, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: pplicator's quick response contains manure spill

ecoNews for March 31, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Public comment period extended for six water quality plans and the 2004 impaired water list

ecoNews for March 24, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Meeting to focus on water quality solutions in Carroll County area, DNR schedules site visits based on compliance of livestock producers, DNR helps Charles City move ahead with redevelopment plans at former tractor factory "brownfield" site, Rural odor study continues with spring manure application

ecoNews for March 17, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Approval of 319 water quality projects on EPC agenda

ecoNews for March 10, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Earlville manure spill a reminder to report spills quickly,Tire fire near Tiffin extinguished

ecoNews for March 3, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Diesel fuel spills east of Iowa City, City of Carroll works quickly to restore drinking water, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for February 24, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Colesburg plans to discharge wastewater Friday

ecoNews for February 17, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Iowa awarded national biodiesel grant, Public comment sought for water quality plans at Cedar Lake

ecoNews for February 10, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: 86 counties adopt master matrix to oversee locations of animal confinements, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for February 3, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Air quality advisory lifted, City of Hedrick works to maintain water supply after well pump failure

ecoNews for January 27, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Project AWARE volunteers to scour the Little Sioux River, Diesel fuel spills in Galva, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for January 20, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR to answer phosphorus, nutrient questions at Pork Congress, Master matrix for location of animal confinements adopted by 59 counties, DNR issues correction

ecoNews for January 13, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Presentations on nitrogen, beverage redemption are highlights of EPC meeting, Public comment sought for water quality plans for Iowa lakes and streams, Master matrix for siting animal confinements adopted by 41 Iowa counties, Prohibited wastewater discharge enters Lake Macbride, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for January 6, 2005 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Additional public hearings added for DNR engineering standards for open feedlots, Water monitoring conference to be held Jan. 13-14, Iowa ethanol sales set records in November, New DNR air quality process cuts time, helps economic planning, DNR animal feeding operations Web site updated

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