Iowa Department of Natural Resources

 

April 30, 2009

For immediate release

 

1.      DNR will continue to accept comments on uses of Iowa's streams and rivers 

 

DNR WILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT COMMENTS ON USES OF IOWA'S STREAMS AND RIVERS

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Adam Schnieders at (515) 281-7409 or [log in to unmask] 

 

DES MOINES - As part of its efforts to better protect Iowa's streams and update the state's water quality standards, the DNR will continue to accept public comments on the second set of stream use designations. 

 

The DNR is asking for Iowans' comments on the recommended stream uses planned for approximately 1,000 miles of streams. A listing of the specific streams that the DNR is seeking comments for is available at: www.iowadnr.gov/water/standards/files/batch2_summ.pdf 

 

While comments were originally due April 30, the DNR will continue to accept comments until 5:00 p.m. May 20, 2009. Comments should be submitted to Adam Schnieders, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319; fax (515)281-8895; or e-mail [log in to unmask]  

 

People who have questions may contact Adam Schnieders at (515) 281-7409. More information can be found on the DNR Web site at www.iowadnr.gov/water/uaa.html.

 

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