The April, 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
Legislature is in overtime - The legislature is in the final stages of finishing work on policy and approving appropriations.
Renewable energy siting - The bill sets statewide renewable energy siting guidelines
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
Sierra Club Asks Utilities Commission to Revoke Summit’s Permit - Late last year, Summit filed numerous requests for changes with the Iowa Utilities Commission and Polk County District Court. Summit asked the Utilities to remove the permit conditions that they could not meet, to consolidate all their dockets, and to fast track the whole process. The Utilities Commission requested interested parties to provide input on how the Commission should handle Summit’s requested changes. The Sierra Club response outlined why the Commission should deny Summit’s request for amendments, consolidation, and fast tracking. Further Sierra Club asked the Commission to revoke Summit’s Phase 1 permit. If Summit can’t meet the conditions of their Phase 1 permit without significant changes, they should start over.
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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