Federal funding freeze halts Iowa mine reclamation work
The federal funding freeze stalled 11 Iowa mine reclamation projects delaying about 1.3 million cubic yards of soil movement and 14 million pounds of lime in the Pella area. Four excavation firms paused work three weeks ago, laying off workers while awaiting federal funds to resume progress on sites dating to the 1840s.
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Iowa Department of Natural
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Iowa mine reclamation work paused by federal funding freeze
State officials said 11 south-central Iowa reclamation projects at Marion, Wapello and Van Buren counties halted as federal funding was frozen. Contractors worry the stoppage could equal over half a year’s workload, with about 140 sites in the program still awaiting cleanup since 1983. About 1.4 million in costs were covered after state pressure. It is unclear when work will resume.
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Driftless group sues Postville plant over wastewater violations
The Driftless Water Defenders filed a federal citizen lawsuit against Agri Star Meat & Poultry in Postville after more than 50 wastewater permit violations over four years. The complaint seeks court orders for compliance and penalties up to about 68,000 dollars daily, with alleged discharges of ammonia nitrogen, chloride, copper, grease, and solids into Hecker Creek feeding the Yellow River.
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The Gazette in Cedar Rapids Iowa provides daily digital access and print on Wednesdays Saturdays and Sundays. It operates under Gazette Communications Inc a Folience company with subscriptions priced per week and year and delivery options.
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