DNR HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON FOURTH BATCH OF STREAM USE DESIGNATION
REVISIONS FOR IOWA STREAMS

CONTACT: Matthew Dvorak, DNR, 515-725-8397 or
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] 

The DNR is holding public hearings across the state to gather input on
proposed designated use changes for a fourth batch of select rivers and
streams. The changes in this proposed rule will help protect aquatic life
and recreational uses. 

For a list of stream designations being revised in the water quality
standards, please refer to the list posted at:
<http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RegulatoryWater/WaterQualityStandards/Desi
gnatedUses/UseAssessments.aspx>
www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RegulatoryWater/WaterQualityStandards/DesignatedUs
es/UseAssessments.aspx

The DNR will host six public hearings throughout Iowa to hear comments on
this rule proposal. Any interested person is welcome to attend. Meetings
will be held as follows, listed by town:

Atlantic: March 10, 9 a.m., Atlantic Municipal Utilities Conference Room, 15
W. Third St. 

West Des Moines: March 10, 2:30 p.m., West Des Moines Public Library, 4000
Mills Civic Parkway

Independence: March 17, 9:30 a.m., Falcon Civic Center, 1305 Fifth Ave. NE

Washington: March 17, 3 p.m., Washington Public Library, Nicola-Stoufer
Room, 115 W. Washington St.

Clear Lake: March 24, 10 a.m., Clear Lake Community Room, City Hall, 15 N.
Sixth St.

Spencer:  March 24, 3:30 p.m., Spencer Public Library, 21 E. Third St.

People may make oral or written comments at any of the public hearings.
Written comments will also be accepted through March 27. Send written
comments to: Matthew Dvorak, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 E.
Ninth St., Des Moines, IA 50319-0034; or by e-mail to
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