waterways

DEP using water insects to measure waterway health

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is making public aquatic life sampling results from across the state. The data is…

7 years ago

A rare victory for Iowa water quality

Following a public outcry, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has abandoned an effort to weaken the state’s E. coli…

7 years ago

Nitrates stored in rocks ‘nail in coffin’ for artificial fertilizers

The Manawatu gorge. Photo: 123rf A new report showing nitrates can accumulate in rocks then leach into waterways — leading…

7 years ago

Danger zone: Indiana produces 6th most toxic chemicals in USA

Photo: Indiana residents care more about the environment than you might think, a new poll suggests. Top among their concerns…

7 years ago

DNR scoring system fails to protect Iowa water, air, health

Dickinson County leaders are asking for a temporary moratorium on new animal-confinement operations. The “Master Matrix” is the Iowa Department…

7 years ago