Iowa trims impaired waters list but nonpoint pollution remains
The 2016 draft impaired waters list in Iowa shows 750 water bodies with 1 096 impairments while only 11 segments were removed since 2012. The East Fork of the Wapsipinicon River near Fredericksburg was delisted after a 2008 fish kill and August 2015 survey found about 4 200 fish per mile. Experts cite nonpoint source pollution as a major ongoing issue and urge stronger state authority and funding for restoration efforts. The GOP and 2017 Legislature discussed funding shifts and a sales tax proposal to boost water quality spending, but none passed. Comments line provided.
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Cedar Rapids lead hazard grant aims to help more families
City and Linn County Public Health urge eligible Cedar Rapids households to apply for the Lead Hazard Control Grant before funding ends. About 65 percent supports repairs while the rest builds contractor capacity. Eligible families must earn under 80 percent of area median income and contract by July 81 with paperwork by May end.
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Iowa reports over half water bodies impaired in 2016 draft
The Iowa DNR draft 2016 list shows 750 water bodies with 1 096 impairments, up from 736 lakes rivers and streams in 2014. Impairments reduce recreational use and raise cleanup costs, with bacteria biological factors and algae blooms as leading causes. Public comment is open through May 29.
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Settlement ties Meyer case to UI review of athletics and practices
A $2.3 million settlement plus about $1.6 million in legal fees for Meyer accompanies a May 4 Polk County jury award of 1.43 million against the University of Iowa for discrimination and retaliation. The UI will hire an independent firm for external reviews of employment practices across athletics, academics, operations, and health care, with a committee to select consultants.
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