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DNR News > ecoNews Wire Archive 2007
ecoNews for December 20, 2007 (*.pdf file) Crude Prices Drop: Oil Demand Slowed Due to Higher Prices and Weakened U.S. Economy ecoNews for December 13, 2007 (*.pdf file) DNR Air Quality Bureau announces science contest for Iowa students, Commercial manure applicators - sign up for training January 4, January sign up for counties to evaluate animal confinement sites, Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council meets December 17 in Davenport, Burlington wastewater discharges to Mississippi River, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for December 6, 2007 (*.pdf file) DNR Enforcement Actions ecoNews for November 29, 2007 (*.pdf file) City of Burlington makes commitment to update sewer system, Recreational use of streams and clean water loans on EPC agenda, Iowa DNR helps schools practice proper chemical management ecoNews for November 20, 2007 (*.pdf file) DNR adds watershed projects to note Soil and Water Conservation Week, Record crude prices starting to push gasoline prices higher ecoNews for November 15, 2007 (*.pdf file) Green stream color and fish kill near Creston is tied to industrial discharge, PA develops tips for anhydrous dealers, Iowa environmental regulatory workshops to assist construction, demolition industry, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for November 8, 2007 (*.pdf file) Project to safely dispose of pharmaceuticals approved, Watershed quality planning task force to meet Nov. 15, Midwest radioactive waste commission meeting on Nov. 15 ecoNews for November 1, 2007 (*.pdf file) Feedlot runoff reaches stream - DNR cautions all manure applicators, Broken hose leads to Cherokee County manure release, Environmental Protection Commission to meet Nov. 7 near Cedar Rapids, DNR moves forward on water quality standards, meets with cities and industries statewide, Public's help needed to improve Raccoon River; public meetings announced ecoNews for October 25, 2007 (*.pdf file) Officials on scene of paint spill near Iowa City, City of Wapello to eliminate combined sewer system, Permitting workshops for grain handling facilities begin Nov. 14 ecoNews for October 18, 2007 (*.pdf file) Environmental Protection Commission to meet Nov. 7 in Cedar Rapids area, Public's help needed to improve Raccoon River; public meetings announced, Feedlot bypasses in Fremont County, Heavy rainfall overwhelms wastewater systems in eastern Iowa, ADM Clinton discharges wastewater to Mississippi ecoNews for October 11, 2007 (*.pdf file) State loans and federal financial assistance - a winning combination for smaller open feedlots, Line break leads to Coralville wastewater bypass, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for October 4, 2007 (*.pdf file) Even crop producers need to be certified to apply manure, National tour to promote energy efficiency stops in Des Moines to educate Iowans on CFLs, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for September 27, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR investigating discharge of industrial waste, Fish kill investigated near Fairfield, Water, air quality issues on October EPC agenda, Liquid application of manure on soybean ground is permitted, Crop and animal producers - test soils now, Cities and industries to learn if wastewater treatment plant changes are needed, School buses running cleaner with completion of EPA grant activities ecoNews for September 20, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Lab results indicate pesticides caused fish kills in Monona County; southwest Iowa ecoNews for September 13, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for September 6, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Lab results indicate pesticide at fault in Shelby County Fish Kill, Iowa air monitors record multiple exceedances of health standards ecoNews for August 30, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Storm water, analysis of manure on soybeans and recreational use of waters on EPC agenda, September 11 pasture walk to highlight Loess Hills grassbank, New rules proposed to control air quality at grain elevators ecoNews for August 24, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR issues boil order for Ottumwa, DNR issues boil order for Bacon Addition in Jones County, Drinking water warning issued to Timber Ridge Mobile Home Park south of Shellsburg, DNR lifts boil order for Poweshiek Rural Water customers in Benton County, Livestock producers - stop manure runoff from reaching water near you, DNR revokes Armstrong water operator’s certification, Additional rainfall leads to more wastewater bypasses ecoNews for August 16, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Rembrandt fish kill traced to truck wash, Two natural fish kills in northwest Iowa ecoNews for August 9, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR issues drinking water boil order for Chariton, Manure runoff reaches creek in Louisa County fish kill, Consumption advisory for bass removed in Mason City, Update: More than 90,000 fish killed in Floyd River, 2006 Iowa Drinking Water Compliance Report available, Fairfield discharges wastewater following rainstorms, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for August 2, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Producers Can Prevent Fish Kills By Acting Now, August 7 EPC Agenda Revised, Public Asked To Attend Meeting on Improving Milford Creek, Public Asked For Input on Big Sioux Water Quality Improvement Plan ecoNews for July 26, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR invites Iowans to learn about Lake Darling restoration at Aug. 8 meeting ecoNews for July 19, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Manure release leads to Delaware County fish kill, Learn more about local water quality efforts with new DNR Web sites, DNR urges feedlot producers to develop NMP first, Public asked to attend meeting on improving Middle Fork South Beaver Creek, Storms lead to wastewater bypasses in Hampton, Cedar Rapids and Washington ecoNews for July 12, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Technical committee on nutrients to meet July 19 in Ames, DNR to hold illegal dumping community forums statewide July 17 and 18 ecoNews for July 5, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: EPC approves for public comment proposed rule changes to air quality regulations for ethanol production facilities, Untreated wastewater bypass in Grand Mound, Iowa State University and DNR collaborate on biodiesel blends study, Toxic heavy metals present in retail packaging, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for June 28, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR awards $105,000 in grants to groups to reduce storm water runoff, improve water quality, Manure runoff to blame in Louisa County fish kill, Citizens asked to share concerns at illegal dumping forums ecoNews for June 21, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Rule changes under consideration at July 2 EPC meeting, DNR launches new online water information tool, DNR to hold illegal dumping community forums statewide July 17 and 18, Midwest Radioactive Waste Commission meeting on July 16 ecoNews for June 14, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Money available for volunteer watershed cleanups, EPC July meeting change, Open feedlot producers can find help on nutrient management plans, City employee discovers Des Moines wastewater bypass, SIFIC board to meet June 20 ecoNews for May 31, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Water quality, landfill rules and contracts on June 5 EPC agenda, Bypass in Fairfield ecoNews for May 24, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Beach monitoring begins at state park, other beaches, Carter Lake residents asked for input on water quality improvement plan, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for May 17, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR launches database offering stream use assessment reports, Watershed Quality Planning Task Force to meet May 24; meeting open to public, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for May 10, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR seeks public comments on impaired waters list, City of Birmingham reports wastewater discharge ecoNews for May 03, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Update to Statewide Bypasses ecoNews for April 26, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Clean up underway at high school in Bode after barometer breaks, Water quality issues on May EPC agenda, Learn about planning watershed improvement projects at May 16 meeting, Manure overflows from basin in Shelby County, Manure overflows from feedlot basin in Carroll County, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for April 23, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Cut Power Line Leads to Wastewater Bypass Near Solon ecoNews for April 19, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Public asked to attend meeting on improving McLoud Run, Iowa's only urban trout stream ecoNews for April 12, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Shop towels block Muscatine sewer line, lead to bypass, Burlington bypasses to Mississippi River ecoNews for April 5, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Grundy Center Slow to Report Wastewater Bypass Caused by Plugged Pump ecoNews for March 29, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR wastewater discharge permits searchable online beginning April 2 ecoNews for March 22, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Water quality standards on EPC April agenda, DNR announces new grant and loan programs to help iowans install urban storm water practices, DNR expands grant program to establish regional collection centers for hazardous materials, DNR updates yield data for manure management, livestock construction permit ecoNews for March 15, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR watershed quality planning task force to discuss bioenergy March 22; meeting open to public, Ice jam causes manure release in Kossuth County; DNR urges producers to check facilities, Gasoline prices climb in Iowa, Rapid snowmelt challenges additional wastewater treatment facilities ecoNews for March 1, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR encourages safe, proper disposal of tree debris following storms, City of Fairfield bypassed wastewater following rainstorm, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for February 22, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Bio-energy and emergency response on Environmental Protection Commission's March agenda, DNR-funded conservation practices reduce water pollution in 2006, Iowa biologists fight to save North America's sleepiest turtle, Nutrient management plan form available from DNR, Environmental regulatory workshops for Iowa's construction and demolition industry ecoNews for February 15, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Clow Valve works quickly to contain Oskaloosa spill, Monitoring detects MTBE in City of Manning well, DNR notifies 230 manure applicators of make-up test ecoNews for February 8, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Master Matrix adopted by 86 counties to evaluate animal confinement sites, Nine more communities join river cleanup effort, Volunteers honored for service to environment, Manure applicators should schedule training now to meet March 1 deadline, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for February 1, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Environmental Protection Commission to meet in Dubuque Feb. 6, Confinement manure applicator training offered until late February, Greenfield bypasses wastewater to corn field ecoNews for January 25, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR to hold annual water monitoring conference Feb. 1-2, City of Blairsburg discharging wastewater, Lake restoration report available online, DNR enforcement actions ecoNews for January 18, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Public asked for ideas to improve Iowa River, Meeting for watershed planners to introduce new Watershed Development and Assistance Grant Program ecoNews for January 12, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: Public input sought on rule proposal limiting manure use on soybean ground, Producers with late manure management plans to be referred after one month, New site index to simplify DNR Web site ecoNews for January 4, 2007 (*.pdf file) Articles: DNR funding helps Iowans' local projects improve water quality in 2006, DNR enforcement actions |
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