The March, 2026, newsletter from the Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club is now available. In this issue, you will find:
Iowa legislature - Check out what we are following and what you can do
2nd funnel sidelines legislation - The legislature is scheduled to adjourn on April 21, but may extend the session a few days.
Renewable energy siting - The statewide renewable energy siting bill survived the funnel.
Eminent Domain legislation - The House passed the eminent domain bill and it is awaiting action by the Senate.
Funding for water sensors - Without an appropriation by the legislature, 60 real-time water sensors will go silent on July 1.
Learn about Our Environment
Summit Faces Blow as CO2 Storage Permit Ruled Unconstitutional - Recently a North Dakota judge revoked Summit’s underground storage permit noting part of the state law the permits were issued under is unconstitutional. The decision has larger impacts on Summit’s plans for Iowa given the company no longer has a place to sequester the CO2 proposed to be captured from 31 Iowa ethanol plants.
Cancer mortality & nuclear power plants - A peer-reviewed study titled "National analysis of cancer mortality and proximity to nuclear power plants in the United States" was recently released. The results of the study demonstrate that we need to think very seriously before we support the expansion of nuclear power.
Book Discussion - Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy, March 25 - Join us for an engaging community book discussion of Nature’s Best Hope by renowned ecologist Doug Tallamy. In this hopeful and empowering book, Tallamy explores how everyday actions, especially the way we manage our yards, parks, and shared spaces, can play a critical role in reversing biodiversity loss. This will be on-line; we will send you the link once you sign up.
Outdoor Experiences - see upcoming outings
Annual Meeting Sept. 26, 2026, Newton Arboretum, Newton, Iowa - Save the date
Lunch and Learns Fridays at noon
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