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Blogger - Pam Mackey Taylor
Update Ottumwa Coal Ash Pollution and Des Moines River
August 6, 2025
Environmentalists are seeking a permanent solution to coal ash contaminating groundwater & Des Moines River near the Ottumwa power plant, speak out at public hearing on Sept. 3
Corridors to Recovery: Reconnecting Iowa’s Wild Spaces
July 16, 2025
Iowa must act now to reconnect its fragmented habitats, for wildlife, for clean water, for climate resilience, and for future generations.
Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment
July 2, 2025
Polk County Supervisors commissioned a study of water quality issues - the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment. Mike Tramontina spoke to the Supervisors during public comment on July 1. See his statement.
CO2 pipeline legislation - HF639
June 12, 2025
A significant piece of pipeline legislation is awaiting the governor's signature - hf639
DNR Appropriations
June 11, 2025
The legislature is considering the appropriations for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Sierra Club is suggesting some additions.
Open meetings and Open records legislation
June 8, 2025
The public is allowed to access public records and to attend public meetings of government agencies. See changes that have been proposed by the legislature.