Water pollution from Cedar River proves upstream focus misses core issues
An Iowa writer and hikers recount the Cedar River and Shell Rock contamination from Minnesota discharges, municipal and industrial wastes, and farm runoff. They emphasize cross-border pollution, aging treatment plants, and the need for upstream and downstream action to meet federal water quality goals.
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Shell Rock
Lake
Albert Lea
Albert Lea Lake
James Stricker
The
Iowa Deq
Rockford
Northwood
Nora Springs
Marble Rock
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Lake Albert Lea
Iowa
Palisades
Cedar Rapids
Cedar
Muscatine County
Clarence Baldwin
la Porte City
Butler County
Congress
U.S
Recreation Roundup Highlights Club Events and Races
The Sierra Club hosts a no charge rock climbing day at Palisades Kep ler State Park near Mount Vernon from 10 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Chalet Ski and Patio promotes a Sunday ski show with three performances by the Rossignol and Nordica Free Style Ski Team. The second Miracle Strip Marathon and 10 000 meter run is set for Nov 10 at Panama City Beach Florida with entry 8 for both races 6 for one. East Iowa Ski Club meets Nov 10 at 7 30 p.m. in Cedar Rapids to present trip information and a special program.
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The
Sierra Club
Palisades Kepler State Park
Mount Vernon
Nancy Robertson
Iowa City
Chalet Ski and Patio
First Ave. SE
Rossignol and
Nordica
Chalet
Panama City Beach
Fla
East Iowa
National Senior Sports Association Forms in Washington
A new non profit group for Americans 50 plus organizes in Washington DC to run regional and national tournaments in golf tennis bowling and fishing. First year membership is 10 dollars for husband and wife. Contact National Senior Sports Association Box 57017 Washington DC 20037.
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National Senior Sports Association
Washington, D.C
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Iowa Line
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Murray Meierhoff
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