A program that has helped Iowa breweries adopt more sustainable practices is expanding beyond the state, thanks to a federal grant.
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A program that has helped Iowa breweries adopt more sustainable practices is expanding beyond the state, thanks to a federal grant.
Some of the treated drinking water of Cedar Rapids had nitrate concentrations that approached a federal health limit for months. It might be a recurring problem.
Government officials across the Midwest face pressure to address high levels of nitrate pollution in water. In Iowa, saturated buffers — installed with taxpayer money — are being promoted by the state. But research and records show the state’s saturated buffers aren’t as effective as promised.
Growing up in Iowa during the 1980s farm crisis, Wendy Johnson didn’t see a future for herself in agriculture. But nearly 20 years after moving to Los Angeles to work in the fashion industry, she found herself being pulled back to her farming roots.
Of the 18 schools in the Big Ten, 17 -- including the University of Iowa -- will see an increase in carbon emissions from last year as they travel greater distances for games.
Wild Side column: Orlan Love rembers Bog Anderson and Tim Mason, who were among leaders and fighters for the outdoors
The abnormally warm winter weather isn’t helping to contain the virus. The birds congregate to keep the still water open and prevent ice from forming -- which is easier than migrating, but could led to the virus spreading locally.
With homes, parks and businesses decked in holiday lighting, the glow from those lights can cause light pollution and harm humans’ and animals’ sleep schedules. Experts say there are some simple steps people can take to reduce their impact on the environment and neighbors.
A nonpoint source management plan allows a state to be eligible for grants through the federal Clean Water Act that address nonpoint source pollution. Iowa drafted its first plan in 1990 and continues to update it at regular intervals.
The more than 1,000-mile pipeline passes through North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Illinois. Its pathway includes unceded land recognized as belonging to the Sioux Nation under an 1851 treaty with the U.S. government.
Iowa State University researchers are urging longer growing seasons, more cover crops to combat high emissions
A report from the Lake Restoration Program with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources details the completion of several years-long restoration projects in 2024 and outlines major project plans in 2025.
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