More than 43 million Americans rely on private wells. But in most cases, residents are free to use outdated wells without having them tested or inspected. The practice is common despite concern about runoff from farms and industrial sites, plus cancer-causing minerals that can taint groundwater.
Birding: These birds have been here before, but still rare
Meanwhile, reports of chronic wasting disease continue to ramp up
Caught it, fought it, saw it of little consolation
Fishing: Things are heating up as lakes, rivers and stream cool down
University of Missouri researchers found that Iowans cared most about industrial, ag and water pollution.
Iowa farmers bought 4.94 million metric tons of fertilizer from July 1, 2022, through June 30, down 6% from the previous year, but 10% higher than the 10-year average of 4.49 million metric tons, according to
Iowa City is asking residents to consider mulching fallen leaves into the grass or putting them on garden beds as a shortcut to enriching soil that has less of an environmental impact from transportation emissions and staff time needed to compost leaves at the landfill.
Supporters and critics speak at a public hearing about nutrient management plan for 11,600-head cattle feedlot.
Belle Plaine is scraping the bottom of its water reserves and is searching for reprieve and solutions. It’s not the only Iowa town suffering amid the record drought.
Solar projects across the state have gotten a mixed welcome, with some neighbors voicing concerns about land use, the looks of solar farms and what will happen when the panels need to be replaced or decommissioned. Friday panel discussion focuses on how developers try to reduce friction.
Five Eastern Iowa counties — including Linn and Johnson — are teaming up to use $2 million in federal money to create a climate action plan for the region.
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