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Public Input Requested at Regional Water Quality Meetings
DES MOINES — The DNR is looking to Iowans to help determine solutions to water quality issues at public meetings around the state this month. The meetings will address general water quality issues, nutrients and Iowa’s impaired waters. Each meeting will highlight a local water quality project. An open, public discussion of Iowa water quality issues will take place after the presentation by DNR staff. Input and ideas from the public at these meetings will be used at the Iowa Water Summit on Nov. 24 in Ames. Governor Tom Vilsack has listed water quality as one of his top priorities. The governor’s Iowa Water Summit is an unprecedented commitment to address impaired waters. “At the first two meetings, the public has identified the need to discuss a number of issues including funding, local action, nutrient water quality standards and nutrient management,” said Bernie Hoyer, special assistant to the director of the DNR. “The meetings are designed to raise awareness and generate ideas that can help improve water quality.” The remaining six meetings are scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the following locations and dates: October 14, 2003
October 16, 2003
October 21, 2003
October 22, 2003
October 23, 2003
October 30, 2003
The general agenda for each session: 6:30 PM Status of Water Quality and Water Quality Trends in Iowa
Those unable to attend the meetings or with further comments or questions can contact water.summit@dnr.state.ia.us. Media questions or comments should be directed to Bernie Hoyer (515) 281-7247 or
Bernie.Hoyer@dnr.state.ia.us |
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