The Mississippi River is the nation’s most endangered river, a national conservation group says, because of federal plans to cut flood relief programs as severe weather threats grow.
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The Mississippi River is the nation’s most endangered river, a national conservation group says, because of federal plans to cut flood relief programs as severe weather threats grow.
Chronic wasting disease, which is fatal to deer, has been confirmed in 29 of Iowa’s 99 counties, according to the latest data from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
The fish kill in March in Dry Run Creek spanned for about 10 miles and was caused by runoff from Dale Humpal Dairy in Winneshiek County, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted 3-0 Thursday to deny Summit Carbon Solution’s request to put its application for a CO2 pipeline on hold. “What’s the plan here? And that’s the question that’s rolling around in my mind,” said Commissioner Chris Nelson.
Officials are hopeful that a wetlands restoration project can help reduce erosion and improve water quality near Morgan Creek Park.
A group of Iowans is suing the State of Iowa, alleging Gov. Kim Reynolds has no authority to require agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources to adopt regulations that are less burdensome on industry. They argue the governor’s order prioritizes industry over citizens.
The U.S. butterfly population — not just Monarch butterflies — declined 22 percent in two decades, according to recently-published research.
The ‘orange fish’ is bad to some, but Wild Side columnist Orlan Love is indifferent to bottom-feeder
Along with fly, ice and sport fishing, Iowans would be able to legally catch catfish with their bare hands under a bill being considered by state lawmakers.
These Iowa fishermen find a beautiful spot in Arizona, but no fish
Most of the private wells tested in Swisher — which lies about 2 miles south of The Eastern Iowa Airport — are contaminated by toxic PFAS. It might be years before the state determines how far the chemicals have spread from the airport.
A federal judge has dismissed the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s lawsuit against the Army Corps of Engineers seeking to shutter the Dakota Access Pipeline, which cuts across Iowa.
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