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Environmental group: Iowa’s waterway cleanup plan could take 22,000 yearsEnvironmental group: Iowa’s waterway cleanup plan could take 22,000 years

Environmental group: Iowa’s waterway cleanup plan could take 22,000 years

The Iowa Environmental Council is working to improve water quality in Iowa’s lakes, including West Okoboji Lake, shown here. (Photo…

4 years ago
10 Shocking Facts On Factory Farms Will Make You Rethink That Burger10 Shocking Facts On Factory Farms Will Make You Rethink That Burger

10 Shocking Facts On Factory Farms Will Make You Rethink That Burger

Graphic by Hannah Williams In the United States, around 27 billion animals are raised for food every year. These animals…

5 years ago
Nitrates Before and After: This is what happenedNitrates Before and After: This is what happened

Nitrates Before and After: This is what happened

Many people are curious about Iowa stream nitrate before modern agriculture became established across the landscape. They want to know…

5 years ago
In the Heart of the Corn Belt, an Uphill Battle for Clean WaterIn the Heart of the Corn Belt, an Uphill Battle for Clean Water

In the Heart of the Corn Belt, an Uphill Battle for Clean Water

Iowa State Senator David Johnson has led the fight to reduce agricultural pollution of the state's waters. Casey Beck Runoff…

7 years ago
On Water Problems, Governments Actually Work TogetherOn Water Problems, Governments Actually Work Together

On Water Problems, Governments Actually Work Together

Photo: Algae blooms are a frequent problem in Lake Erie. (AP) When it comes to dirty lakes and rivers, governments…

7 years ago
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