30 Apr 2020

Iowans Increase Gardening During Crisis — Like They Did in the Past

By Beth Cody

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — In these uncertain days of social-distancing and staying at home, Iowans are turning to their gardens in record numbers. Whether planting productive gardens for food security or planting flowers for beauty and solace (usually both), the numbers are up: Home-improvement centers across the nation and in Iowa have seen a jump in garden-product sales this spring, and local Master Gardener hotlines are fielding an increase in gardening questions.

28 Apr 2020

Count Your Blessings, Count Your Trees

By Shannon Ramsay

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (April 28, 2020) — As an Iowan in the COVID-19 era living in the most restricted part of the state, I've heard so many people talk about how fortunate they are to live in an area where we can get outside for a dose of sunshine and fresh air. Naturally, trees are a big part of our walks or our views from inside apartments or homes.

23 Apr 2020

10 Iowa School Districts Receive $300,000 to Help Purchase Buses to Lower Diesel Emissions

By David W Bryan,

LENEXA, KANSAS (April 23, 2020) — Today, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $300,000 to 10 Iowa school districts to replace 15 older diesel school-buses.

22 Apr 2020

Iowa Environmental Council Releases Roadmap to 100% Renewable Electricity

By Iowa Environmental Council

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2020) — The Iowa Environmental Council, the state’s largest non-profit environmental coalition, today released the publication of Iowa’s Road to 100% Renewable — an analysis of the renewable energy growth needed to reach 100% renewable electricity in Iowa by 2050.

17 Apr 2020

EPA Finalizes MATS Supplemental Cost Finding and “Risk and Technology Review”

By EPA Region 7 Office of Public Affairs

LENEXA, KANSAS (April 17, 2020) — Thursday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) corrected flaws in the 2016 Supplemental Cost Finding for the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for coal- and oil-fired power plants, consistent with a 2015 US Supreme Court decision. The agency also completed the Clean Air Act-required residual risk and technology review (RTR) for MATS.

15 Apr 2020

EPA Continuing Efforts to Increase the Availability of Disinfectant Products for Use Against the Novel Coronavirus

By EPA Region 7 Office of Public Affairs

LENEXA, KANSAS (April 15, 2020) — On April 14, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took additional actions to assure that safe and effective disinfectant products are available to the American public to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

15 Apr 2020

EPA Proposes to Retain National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Particulate Matter

By EPA Region 7 Office of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON DC (April 15, 2020) — On April 14, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing its proposal to retain, without changes, the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM) including both fine particles (PM2.5) and coarse particles (PM10). This proposal comes after careful review and consideration of the most current available scientific evidence and risk and exposure information, and with consultation and confirmation by th

13 Apr 2020

National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Requests Additional Support for Conservation Districts in Next Stimulus

By Sara Kangas

WASHINGTON DC (April 13, 2020) — The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) sent a letter to Congress today requesting additional funding and legislative support for the nation’s nearly 3,000 conservation districts in the next stimulus bills.

09 Apr 2020

EPA to Maintain WaterSense Program Specifications

By EPA Region 7 Office of Public Affairs

LENEXA KANSAS (April 9, 2020) – On April 8, after a review of WaterSense specifications as directed by America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the agency will not make updates or changes to the program specifications.

02 Apr 2020

AG, Conservation, Wildlife Groups Unite to Advocate for Conservation Funding Support

By Sara Kangas

WASHINGTON DC (April 2, 2020) – Seventy-six leading farm, conservation, and wildlife groups delivered a letter to Congress requesting full funding for conservation programs and technical assistance in fiscal year (FY) 2021 appropriations.

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