The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has ordered a Coggon landowner to pay more than $20,000 after an investigation showed fertilizer pumped from the property killed more than 50,000 fish in Dry Creek last fall.
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The Iowa DNR released a summary of its statewide PFAS testing Thursday, detailing progress in its action plan and next steps.
The Gazette’s Iowa Ideas In-depth Week focused on water quality wrapped up Friday, with more than 150 people participating in virtual discussions. Here are some of our favorite quotes from the week.
The Gazette recently spoke with Tom Ulrich, chief of Linn County HAZMAT team, about what sorts of emergencies the team responds to and how prepared they are to respond to large-scale hazardous material emergencies.
A recent report highlights low EQIP and CSP acceptance rates across the country, although Iowa officials say the state is in better shape than depicted.
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The city is seeking public input on the plan, which is available on the city’s website.
The Gazette researched where Iowans get their water, how it is or isn’t treated, and threats to the vital resource.
Spring is right on track in Iowa, with daffodils and tulips expected to bloom in early to mid-April with fruit trees flowering a few weeks later, said Patrick O’Malley, a Linn County-based commercial fruit and vegetable field specialist with Iowa State Extension.
The Green Infrastructure Equality Project will feature an educational campaign and full cost reimbursement for implementation of soil quality restoration practices in the project area south of Interstate 80.
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