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DNR News > ecoNews Wire Archive 2008

ecoNews for December 31, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Boil advisory continues in Creston and portions of seven southern counties, Take a bird’s eye view back to the 1930s on your land, One month left to apply for the Governor’s Iowa Environmental Excellence Awards, Henry and Des Moines county residents asked to share ideas on improving Lake Geode

ecoNews for December 23, 2008 (*.pdf file)
EPC gives final approval to oil filter recycling legislation, Commercial manure applicators – sign up for training January 4, Tier 2 reports for hazardous substances due in March

ecoNews for December 18, 2008 (*.pdf file)
January sign up for counties to evaluate animal confinement sites

ecoNews for December 11, 2008 (*.pdf file)
DNR seeks public comments on impaired waters list, DNR seeks public comments on antidegradation policy and implementation rule, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for December 4, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Livestock producers who house animals both inside and out may need to apply for a permit

ecoNews for November 26, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Mechanical failure leads to Storm Lake industrial wastewater discharge, Christiansen leaves lasting mark on Iowa’s natural resources, Sewage leak near Dundee repaired

ecoNews for November 20, 2008 (*.pdf file)
DNR, Habitat for Humanity distribute carpet to Iowa disaster victims, Livestock producers - prevent overfull manure storage, Missouri River Authority to discuss Flood Control Act

ecoNews for November 13, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Drawdown begins at Lake Darling

ecoNews for November 6, 2008 (*.pdf file)
EPC to discuss underground storage tank rules at November 10 meeting, Success leads to changes for livestock water quality loan program, Watch amounts if applying manure products on land that will be planted to soybeans, Apply now for the Governor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Awards

ecoNews for October 30, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Iowa redemption centers will make improvements with grant money

ecoNews for October 23, 2008 (*.pdf file)
DNR report details exceedances of EPA health limits, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for October 16, 2008 (*.pdf file)
EPA announces revision to air quality lead standard, Fish kill estimate completed at New London, Missouri River Authority to meet Oct. 20

ecoNews for October 9, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Water on October Environmental Protection Commission agenda, Caution urged for outdoor wood-fired boilers

ecoNews for October 2, 2008 (*.pdf file)
DNR offers grant funds for city and county playground safe surfacing, DNR database keeps materials out of landfills and in production

ecoNews for September 25, 2008 (*.pdf file)
DNR and Public Health receive grant to study blue-green algae, DNR seeks public opinion on wastewater rule changes, Delaware County residents asked to share ideas on improving Silver Lake, DNR investigates fish kill in Dubuque County

ecoNews for September 18, 2008 (*.pdf file)
New service opportunity to rebuild Iowa green, Plan now for manure application after harvest, Lake Icaria recognized for restoration efforts, Sample manure fields this fall if using manure as fertilizer, Gas price gouging: where to go for help

ecoNews for September 11, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Five Solid Waste Contracts Approved, Des Moines Has Wastewater Releases

ecoNews for September 4, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Manure Causes Fish Kill in Woodbury County Pond, Environmental Protection Commission to meet Sept. 9 in Eldora, Iowans asked to attend lower Des Moines River meeting to improve water quality, Iowa wins big at energy program awards

ecoNews for August 28, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council to Meet September 3 and 4, Oil Filter Recycling Legislation Requirements Revised

ecoNews for August 21, 2008 (*.pdf file)
2007 Iowa Drinking Water Report Available (sidebar: Highlights from the 2007 Reports), Iowa Scrap Tires Used to Make School Playgrounds Safer

ecoNews for August 14, 2008 (*.pdf file)
EPC Adds Voting Requirements to Aug 19 Agenda

ecoNews for August 7, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Environmental Protection Commission adds hearing to Aug 19 agenda, Get your no till pay-off from conservation central at the Farm Progress Show, DNR invites public to discuss bridge and road permits for public waters

ecoNews for July 31, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Environmental Protection Commission to meet August 19, Open burning violations cause asbestos concerns, DNR director continues public forum schedule in Oskaloosa, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for July 24, 2008 (*.pdf file)
August EPC and client contact meetings rescheduled, DNR director continues public forum schedule in Eldora

ecoNews for July 17, 2008 (*.pdf file)
DNR Director kicks off public forum schedule, Governor Culver, Director Leopold announce funding for water quality projects, Learn more about Iowa landscape from DNR and USGS during RAGBRAI, Black Hawk County residents asked to share ideas on improving George Wyth Lake

ecoNews for July 10, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Big names for a big job - Waller and Pregracke to help with Project AWARE river cleanup, Legislative priorities to be discussed at DNR stakeholder forum, Flood damaged communities can work with DNR during recovery efforts, DNR to clarify water quality standards at public meetings, EPC commissioners change e-mail addresses July 10, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for July 3, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Flood waters warrant extra caution heading into holiday weekend, DNR applies emergency flood policies for underground storage tanks, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for June 26, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Conservation practices protect land from erosion during floods, DNR and IDALS advise farmers to properly dispose of spoiled grain to avoid combustion

ecoNews for June 19, 2008 (*.pdf file)
DNR Web site offers flood recovery information, Market speculation and supply and demand pressures drive oil to record highs

ecoNews for June 12, 2008 (*.pdf file)
DNR lifts boil advisory for Maynard, DNR issues boil advisory for Clermont

ecoNews for May 29, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Environmental Protection Commission to approve contracts, Northern Natural Gas joins climate registry

ecoNews for May 22, 2008 (*.pdf file)
DNR issues emergency order to Chickasaw County truck wash, Beach monitoring begins at state park, other beaches, Lake Wapello to undergo major lake renovation, Palo Alto and Clay County residents asked to share ideas on improving Lost Island Lake

ecoNews for May 15, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Fish kill in Linn County may be linked to swimming pool discharges, EPC elected officers Tuesday, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for May 8, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Commission to Meet May 12 and 13, DNR Wins Highest Engineering Award

ecoNews for April 17, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Monona County residents asked to share ideas on improving Blue Lake

ecoNews for April 10, 2008 (*.pdf file)
EPC to continue meeting on recreational stream uses April 16, DNR asks for Darling residents' ideas at May 1 meeting, Caution urged for outdoor wood-fired boilers, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for April 3, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Environmental Protection Commissioners to attend reception April 7, MidAmerican Energy joins The Climate Registry, Alcoa joins Climate Registry, From the bottom up – DNR to unveil river trash sculpture on Earth Day, Mechanical failure leads to Fairfield wastewater discharge

ecoNews for March 27, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Recreational use of streams on EPC April 8 agenda in Carroll, Long, snowy winter causes fish kill at Meyers Lake, Economic impacts of recycling in Iowa report now available

ecoNews for March 20, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Test soils before spring fertilizer or manure application, DNR to present water quality standards after receiving 2,000 public comments, Yield data updated for manure management plans, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for March 13, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Volunteers honored for service to environment

ecoNews for March 6, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Final rule for manure application to soybeans, referrals on March EPC agenda, Landfill rules accept public participation

ecoNews for February 14, 2008 (*.pdf file)
EPA approves Iowa’s water quality standards, Boil order issued for Lisbon drinking water

ecoNews for February 7, 2008 (*.pdf file)
DNR to hold volunteer water quality monitoring workshops, Most counties decide to evaluate animal confinement sites, DNR encourages manure applicators to take training in February, Public asked for ideas to improve East Fork Des Moines River, UPDATED: potential state actions to reduce greenhouse gases topic of ICCAC meeting February 8, Ethanol spill emergency training coming to Iowa, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for January 31, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Final rule for manure application to soybeans on February EPC agenda, DNR study of Iowa’s water supplies, groundwater underway, Boil order issued to West Branch in Cedar County, DNR to hold annual water monitoring conference Feb. 25-26.

ecoNews for January 17, 2008 (*.pdf file)
DNR, IDALS offering grants for improving water quality with watershed projects, Annual river cleanup route and dates announced, DNR investigates fuel oil release in Marshalltown, 70 counties decide to evaluate animal confinement sites, Public asked to attend meeting on improving East Lake Osceola

ecoNews for January 10, 2008 (*.pdf file)
Iowans create water quality successes in 2007; DNR receives funding to assist more watershed projects, EPC to meet Jan. 15 and 16



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