In this piece — part of a series from The Gazette and the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk — a look at how love of birds, whether for sport or food, has fueled the push to restore Minnesota wetlands that were once drained.
In this piece — part of a series from The Gazette and the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk — a look at what’s next for America’s disappearing wetlands, and how the battle to save remaining wetlands will fall to states, which don’t protect them equally.
In this piece — part of a series from The Gazette and the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk — a look at a lawsuit that targets the 40-year-old “Swampbuster” law that aims to prevent farmers from destroying wetlands.
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.
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