15 Feb 2018

New economic report from ISU’s CARD highlights costs of nutrient pollution across the state

By Judy Downs

The multimillion-dollar cost to treat pollution flowing from Iowa’s agricultural landscape into central Iowa drinking water sources has attracted widespread attention in the last few years. A new report, “The Economic Benefits of Nitrogen Reduction” by economists with the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) at Iowa State University makes the case that reducing nutrient pollution would have substantial economic benefits all across the state.

30 Jan 2018

Environmental Council Calls for Governor’s Veto of “Irresponsible” Water Quality Legislation

By Judy Downs

The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) is disappointed by the passage of SF512 in the House today after only 40 minutes of debate. “Our legislature today chose a failed business-as-usual approach to cleaning up our polluted lakes and rivers”, according to IEC Executive Director Jennifer Terry. SF512 is a missed opportunity—lacking a collaborative approach to crafting legislation that protects the health and safety of Iowans.

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