14 Aug 2019

18 Simple Ways You Can Benefit Birds in Your Yard — and More

By The Birding Wire

 

07 Aug 2019

Prepare for the Change of Seasons with a Little Shopping Spree

By The Birding Wire

 

02 Aug 2019

Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) and Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) Call for Retirement of Expensive Coal Plants, Rejection of Blank Check for Grid Investments in Alliant Rate Case

By Jessica Maldonado

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 2, 2019) — The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) and Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) submitted testimony yesterday in Alliant Energy’s rate case currently before the Iowa Utilities Board. The testimony brings to light the real drivers behind the company’s proposed rate-increase and puts forward solutions that will save customers money while cleaning up Alliant’s generation mix.

31 Jul 2019

Illinois Chamber Encourages Governor, Legislators to Resolve Issues with Coal Ash Law

By Whitney Barnes

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (July 30, 2019) — “The Illinois Chamber has serious concerns that, as is, the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act will impede the state’s ability to address the cleanup of coal ash ponds in Illinois,” said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch.

25 Jul 2019

Record Numbers Visit National Wildlife Refuges and Support Local Businesses

By The Birding Wire

 

16 Jul 2019

Analysis of State's Nutrient Reduction Strategy Progress Report Reveals Success Remains Generations Away

By Iowa Environmental Council

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 16, 2019) — An analysis of implementation rates of conservation practices identified in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) reveals that participation is stalling, despite optimistic messaging in the 2017-2018 annual NRS progress report.

01 Jul 2019

Learn How to Establish Pollinator Habitat

By News from The Link

ANAMOSA, IOWA (July 1, 2019) — Trees Forever, Linn County, Indian Creek Soil Health Partnership, and partners are "creating a buzz" this summer through a series of field days and tours teaching the public about the needs of pollinators and establishing high quality pollinator habitat. 

30 Jun 2019

Substandard Living: Iowans Deserve a Microcystin Standard

By Iowa Environmental Council

 

27 Jun 2019

Setting Up a Photo-Friendly Feeding Station

By The Birding Wire

 

25 Jun 2019

Chairwoman Abigael Spanberger Opening Statement at Hearing on Managing for Soil Health: Securing the Conservation and Economic Benefits of Healthy Soils

By Tommy Mattocks

WASHINGTON DC (June 25, 2019) — House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Chairwoman Abigail Spanberger of Virginia delivered the following remarks at the subcommittee hearing on “Managing for Soil Health: Securing the Conservation and Economic Benefits of Healthy Soils.”

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