The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club will be "*Celebrating 50 years of the
Clean Water Act*" at the annual meeting on October 1.  This year we will be
gathering at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial Street,
Waterloo, Iowa.  Doors open at 10:30.  We will have a keynote speaker,
followed by a great meal and a panel discussion.

Water quality is one of the most important issues we face in Iowa.  We will
be learning about the good, the bad, and the hopes for the future of Iowa's
waters.  We are excited to present water quality experts for a stimulating
discussion.  We hope you can join us *on October 1, from 10:30 to 4:00.
The cost is $30 per person.  RSVP by September 20.
<https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002JfQ9AAK>*

*Doors open at 10:30.  *The program is:

11:00 - *keynote by Jerry Anderson*, Dean of the Drake Law School.  Jerry
has taught environmental law at Drake and has also been involved in
environmental law cases.

Noon -* lunch by Catering by Dee*

1:30 - *panel discussion on water quality issues*.  Panelists are:

*Chris Jones *- Chris is a research engineer at the University of Iowa.
His research interests include water quality and agriculture, water
monitoring, and nutrient and sediment transport.

*Silvia Secchi *- Silvia is a professor in the Department of Geographical
and Sustainability Sciences at the University of Iowa.  Her research
interests are environmental impacts of agriculture, water sustainability,
floodplain policy, conservation policy, adaptation and mitigation to
climate change, land use science, and integrated modeling.

*Steve Veysey* - Steve retired from his career as a chemist at Iowa State
University.  Steve is an avid fisherman and a long-time advocate for clean
water.  He has been involved in petitioning for anti-degradation rules, for
water quality standards, and is currently working with Sierra Club in
challenging the Supreme Beef permitting in Clayton County.

*Matt Liebman* - Matt is a professor emeritus of agriculture at Iowa State
University and the Henry A. Wallace Endowed Chair for Sustainable
Agriculture.  His research, teaching, and outreach, activities focus on
ways to improve environmental quality and agricultural productivity while
reducing dependence on agrichemicals and fossil fuels.

*Wally Taylor*, moderator - Wally is an attorney practicing in Cedar
Rapids.  He specializes in environmental law cases.


*Please join us on October 1, from 10:30 to 4:00.  The cost is $30 per
person.  RSVP by September 20
<https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002JfQ9AAK>
*

*For questions, contact [log in to unmask]
<[log in to unmask]> or 515-277-8868.*

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