Iowa Environmental Council

Join us on September 3 to learn about Iowa's State Revolving Funds in action! This free webinar will include information about increased #funding made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, examples of financing #water assets and more. iaenvironmment.org/srf

A large solar project in Linn County, #Iowa is expected to be ready to be end of the year! thegazette.com/energy/work-un…

Along the Mississippi River, already struggling towns are hit by repeated flooding, driving more people away. apne.ws/PNt2uDS

Via Iowa Environmental Council @Iowa_Env "Weekly Water Watch" newsletter: "There are 8 beach advisories for the week of 6/21" "4 City and County Beaches exceed the state’s advisory threshold for E. coli." Learn more here: iaenvironment.org/our-work/clean…

IEC's new white paper: Drought and Iowa’s Drinking Water reviews #drought vulnerabilities in Iowa, drought impacts on #groundwater and surface #water sources of drinking water, and mitigation and #policy recommendations for managing future drought impacts. iaenvironment.org/droughtpaper

Wind turbine blade recycling is underway in #Iowa iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/06/14/win…

Iowa is an engine for wind generation - check out this latest feature from @CBSNews on how wind energy is helping Iowa families: cbsn.ws/3z1lwib

Iowa's current air quality monitoring system is insufficient. Through this Sunday 6/16, you can ask DNR to better track pollution near #Iowa communities with the high asthma rates. Use this easy form to take action now 📢iaenvironment.salsalabs.org/dnrairqualitym…

@Iowa_Env Spoiler alert: it's more than you think it is. #raygun raygunsite.com/blogs/news/how…

I am so excited to be featured in this awesome book by @DrakeUniversity and @Iowa_Env The book launch will take place June 14th in Des Moines. If you’d like to attend, or purchase this book click the link iaenvironment.org/get-involved/c…

"If you look at all of the wind turbines across Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, #Iowa, all the Great Plains states, the number of those turbines that are going to be impacted in a given tornado season is small." yahoo.com/news/posts-ove…

MidAmerican generated 23% of its power from fossil fuels in 2022 but claimed 100% renewable energy in Iowa. @Iowa_Env & ELPC support rescinding a rule legitimizing such claims, calling it misleading. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews…

WATCH: Berkshire Hathaway rally recap video. Learn why we gathered in Omaha earlier this month to demand change. 🎥 #CleanUpMidAm

LIMITED TICKETS LEFT for our Memorial Day Weekend flash sale! Visit iaenvironment.org/soiree to grab $65 tickets (normally $125). All proceeds go to ensuring a just, healthy environment and sustainable future for all Iowans.

FLASH SALE! This weekend only, 25 tickets are up for grabs to IEC's annual event, the Green Soiree. Discounted ticket will get you in to an evening you won't forget. Live entertainment, art, apps and drinks, all at @mainframearts. Purchase now at iaenvironment.org/soiree

IEC & @ELPC is calling on the Iowa Utilities Board to rescind its Renewable Energy Verification rules. Initially adopted in 2017, these rules have not kept up with changing clean energy goals, and utilities regularly use the rules to mislead the public. iaenvironment.org/newsroom/energ…

Today, IEC published a new report “Nitrate in Drinking Water: A Public Health Concern for All Iowans,” outlining the risks of #nitrate in drinking #water to Iowans of all ages. Read the full report at iaenvironment.org/nitratehealthr….

Your Green Gala ticket doesn't just fuel a fabulous night – it fuels IEC's fight for a healthy Iowa. Join us June 14th and make a difference! Info and tickets at iaenvironment.org/greensoiree.

IEC's Green Soiree is THE place to be on Friday, June 14th! Art, unique experiences, delicious food and drink, AND supporting a great cause. Details and tickets at iaenvironment.org/greensoiree #iowaenvironment #fundraiser #desmoinesevents #dsm

The EPA has rejected #Iowa’s Solar for All application ($75m for statewide community #solar). Key items in Iowa’s application reflect insufficient policies on #climate & state leaders’ continued priority of private utility profit over low-income Iowans iaenvironment.org/newsroom/energ…