Greenpeace criticizes the lawsuit as an example of corporations abusing the legal system to go after critics. A spokesperson for the developer said the case is about Greenpeace not following the law, not free speech.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources relies on Iowa volunteers, and some power plant employees, to monitor peregrine falcons’ nests to ensure the species, which was reintroduced in 1989, continues to take refuge in the Hawkeye State.
Researchers worked with the Army Corps of Engineers to lower the water level in Red Rock reservoir a foot and a half so the birds could find more food.
Potash from Canada, a major ag fertilizer, to be hit with 10 percent tariff starting April 2.
A line of storms is expected to move through Eastern Iowa Friday. Despite that, experts say dry soil and lower water levels in the state’s rivers and streams should mitigate any flood risks and runoff.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill in Winneshiek County’s Dry Run Creek, southwest of Decorah, than spanned six miles.
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that it will narrow the definition of U.S. waterways — including wetlands, rivers and streams — that receive federal protections under the Clean Water Act.
The EPA said Monday it’s still evaluating the citizen petition nearly a year after it was submitted.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources fielded a series of calls last week after dead fish were found floating in Cedar Rapids’ Ellis Harbor. A fisheries biologist with the agency said it was a naturally occurring kill that resulted in thousands of dead gizzard shad.
Wild Side column: Warmer weather already has brought first signs of maple syrup season
A new congressional bill aims to improve fisheries and environmental quality in the Mississippi River basin with a federally funded commission.
The Iowa Faith & Climate Network – formerly known as Iowa Interfaith Power & Light – changed its name in February and is launching their ‘climate informed ministry cohorts’ program
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