30 Jan 2018

Announcement of Initial Public Notice DR4347

By Brenda Gustafson

Kansas City, Mo. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs.

24 Jan 2018

Reynolds, Republicans Throw Money at Water Quality

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
“It’s not a great bill for actually cleaning up water”
Des Moines, IA – Today, Iowa Republicans approved a water quality bill crafted behind closed doors with special interests and zero input from Democrats. The bill spends millions of Iowa taxpayer dollars with little accountability, diverts millions from public schools, and makes no substantive changes to actually clean Iowa's impaired waterways.
12 Jan 2018

2018 Hennepin Trail News Release

By Sharon Van Hook

On January 11, 2018, participants from 20 organizations and the public took part in a discussion on the current state and future of the Hennepin Canal. Issues regarding maintenance of the century old canal and towpaths were discussed among state legislators, nonprofit organizations, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and local city and county officials.

28 Dec 2017

Iowa Department of Natural Resources to terminate proposal to weaken water quality standards in response to concerned Iowans

By Emily Holley

Des Moines – In response to the concerns of the Iowa Environmental Council, other environmental groups and over 700 Iowans, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced its plans to terminate a proposed rule change that would significantly weaken Iowa’s water quality standards for recreational lakes, rivers and streams. As a result, the Single Sample Maximum E. coli bacteria standard will remain part of Iowa’s water quality standards.

13 Dec 2017

New Animal Adventures just in time for the Holidays!

By J. Vanderbush
In this season of giving, why not give a gift that could help families and children learn and appreciate animals and nature? Click the titles to check out our new program offerings at the Niabi Zoo coming in the New Year!
 
06 Dec 2017

Winter Break Zoo Camp Expanded!

By Niabi Zoo
More Winter Wonders Zoo Camp!
Come to the Zoo for Winter Break Camp!
 
Since our Winter Break Zoo Camp sold out in 2 days, we have added additional sessions to accommodate the demand. You still have a chance to register your children (Ages 6-12 yrs.) for our afternoon Camp (1-4pm) on December 27, 28, 29 or for all 3 afternoons!
 
29 Nov 2017

USDA Helps Rural Communities Restore Water Systems Damaged by Disasters

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2017 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the award of two grants to help rural water and sewer utilities recover from recent and future natural disasters.

14 Nov 2017

Flood Victims Tax Credit Passes Illinois House and Senate

By David Kubik

SAVANNA… Legislation to provide an income tax credit to flood victims received the approval of the Illinois House of Representatives and State Senate this week and now heads to the Governor's desk for final consideration, according to State Representative McCombie (IL-71), co-sponsor of the bill.

09 Nov 2017

Governor Rauner Offers Illinois as Host State for Hurricane Maria Victims

By Nicole Wilson

Illinois Continues to Stand Ready to Help Puerto Rico

08 Nov 2017

Federal Tax Proposal Threatens Iowa Wind

By Iowa Environmental Council

This past week, the U.S. House of Representatives proposed a tax bill that would have a disastrous effect on wind energy development in Iowa and the United States, threatening over 100,000 jobs. The proposed bill backs out of the bipartisan law that provides certainty and stability to the wind energy production tax credit, or PTC, a key federal policy that supports wind.

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