The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working with residents, businesses, and institutions to craft a state vision for Sustainable Materials Management (SMM). A series of stakeholders meetings will…
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Iowa DNR Launches ‘I Am a Recycler’ Campaign
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is launching a new “I Am a Recycler” campaign statewide to bolster recycling efforts. Through the campaign, the DNR wants to see how…
States Put a New Spin on Earth Day
Every year on April 22, Americans pause to celebrate Earth Day and to remember our collective responsibility to protect our planet and its people. State environmental agencies marked the day…
Iowa Infographic Shows DNR Exceeding Expectations despite Pandemic
As mentioned last week during the ECOS Spring Meeting open discussion of boosting agency productivity, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has developed a useful infographic showing it is managing…
Iowa Watershed Collaboration Earns National Recognition
A major renovation effort to improve water quality in Easter Lake in Des Moines has received a national award presented to public clean water utilities for outstanding contributions to environmental…
Iowa to Consider Proposal to Update Underground Tank Rules
A proposal to update the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR’s) underground tank rules is up for approval at the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission’s November 17 business meeting. The proposed…
Iowa Offers Tips on Putting Fall Leaves to Good Use
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reaching out to the public with tips on putting those piles of fall leaves to good use. Leaves, branches, and other landscape…
Iowa Storage Capacity Grants Help Food Pantries, Reduce Landfill Waste
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded more than $200,000 to 35 recipients in Food Storage Capacity grants, which helps organizations expand storage and cold storage of donated…
Iowa Issues Asbestos Guidelines to Deal with Derecho Debris
Following the derecho earlier this month, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued guidelines to protect health and safety amid the cleanup of storm-damaged buildings. DNR says citizens who…
States Exercise Enforcement Discretion, Provide Other Flexibility amid COVID-19
A number of state environmental agencies are providing enforcement discretion and/or other regulatory flexibility to assist regulated entities during the COVID-19 crisis. While many states urge the regulated community to…
