04 Nov 2019

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Seeks Input on Proposals to Establish a Clear and Stable Regulatory Framework for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR)

By David Bryan

LENEXA, KANSAS (November 4, 2019) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two proposed regulations — one that applies to the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities and one that revises a portion of the regulations (known as effluent guidelines) affecting wastewater-management from steam-electric power-plants.

30 Oct 2019

How We Can Fix the Bird Declines: A To-Do List for Governments, Businesses, and Individuals

By The Birding Wire

 

23 Oct 2019

Final Rule Amends the National List for Organic Crops and Handling

By USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

WASHINGTON DC (October 23, 2019) — The US Department of Agriculture today published a final rule in the Federal Register to amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) based on public input and the April 2018 recommendations from the National Organic Standards Board.

This final rule:

23 Oct 2019

Scientists Test the Best Feeder-Cleaning Method

By The Birding Wire

 

22 Oct 2019

Department of the Interior Pushes to Increase Access and Recreational Opportunities for Electric Bicycle Use on Public Lands

By US Department of the Interior

WASHINGTON DC (October 22, 2019) — Today, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced its guidance to implement 

18 Oct 2019

Get Ready for Fall Rains: Order a Rain-Barrel

By Philip Tunnicliff

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 18, 2019) — River Action sells 60-gallon rain barrels for $75. Along with the barrel, a galvanized-diverter to connect with a downspout, a spigot to connect to a garden-hose, and an overflow-spigot are included. Barrels can be bought and picked up at River Action. (We do not ship.) Our office is located at 822 East River Drive, Davenport, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-5PM.

18 Oct 2019

Saturday is October Big Day for Birders Worldwide!

By The Birding Wire

 

17 Oct 2019

Conservation and Public Health Groups Applaud Iowa Health Board’s Endorsement of Outdoor Trust Fund

By Angelisa Belden

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2019) — Numerous conservation and public health groups in Iowa are applauding the Iowa State Board of Health’s recent resolution endorsing the implementation of a three-eighth cent sales-tax increase to fund the Iowa Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, or IWILL.

09 Oct 2019

FFA Students Plant More Than 40 Trees in West Branch

By Emily Swihart

WEST BRANCH, IOWA (October 9, 2019) — Alliant Energy, Trees Forever and West Branch FFA students are joining together on Wednesday, October 16, for a hands-on lesson about trees and the environment. The community received a grant from Alliant Energy's Iowa energy company and Trees Forever to fund the $5,000 project and plant 41 street trees in West Branch.

09 Oct 2019

Seven Simple Actions to Help Birds

By The Birding Wire

 

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