Clean Water Act Support for Iowa’s Rivers and Lakes
Guest column by Susan Heathcote of the Iowa Environmental Council urges strengthening the Clean Water Act to protect headwater streams and wetlands feeding Iowa's rivers and lakes. The piece cites past rule changes, recent nitrate and cyanotoxin concerns, and calls for strong federal rules to preserve water quality statewide.
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U.S
U. S. Supreme Court
Environmental Protection Agency
Army Corps of Engineers
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Quotes of the Week Highlight Cedar Rapids and Local Figures
A Cedar Rapids city manager and other locals reflect on 2014 All-America City recognition, turtle releases near Swan Pond by Stantec staff, Anabel Bradley's rainbow veggie pancakes trip to a White House event, United Way meal programs for children, a proposed riverfront sculpture for Greene Square Park, and concerns about farm operations affecting family farms.
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Cedar Rapids
Anabel Bradley
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Ditch the EPA Navigable Waters Rule Says Craig Hill
Craig Hill of Milo argues against the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers proposed rule redefining navigable waters. He warns backyard puddles could require federal permits with fines up to 37 500 per day and permit costs between 13 000 and 30 000, risking Iowa farmers conservation work. He urges Iowa farmers to submit comments by July 21.
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Obama Abdication in Iraq Earns Long Price
Charles Krauthammer argues Obama’s 2011 withdrawal left a vacuum that allowed Iran’s influence to grow and enabled ISIS to seize Mosul and other Iraqi cities. He credits the surge and Anbar Awakening to U.S. strategy while condemning the retreat as a fatal misstep.
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