I suggest those attending these meetings remind the water quality people
that there are those trying to frighten the public into eradicating one of
the indicators of water quality everywhere (along with almost every other
insect). This link is being discussed on the Iowa Insects list. Efforts to
express outrage or even concern are having a difficult time

Terminix promises to get rid of your dragonfly problem!
http://www.pestexterminator.com/dragonflies-states/ 

Linda Scarth
Cedar Rapids
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Iowa Discussion, Alerts and Announcements
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Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 12:29 PM
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Subject: Water Quality Review Meetings

IOWANS INVITED TO HELP DNR IN SETTING WATER QUALITY GOALS FOR STREAMS,
RIVERS

The DNR wants to know Iowans' thoughts on improving the state's water
quality goals as the DNR conducts its every-three-years review of water
quality standards. Iowans can attend one of six meetings across the state.

The meetings, part of the triennial review process set forth in the federal
Clean Water Act, allow Iowans the opportunity to provide the DNR information
to help in setting the goals for streams and rivers.

"This is the public's opportunity to tell us what is important to them," 
said Rochelle Cardinale, the DNR's water quality standards coordinator. "We
want to hear Iowans' concerns about potential pollutant levels, how streams
are being used and how to protect existing water quality."

The triennial review process ensures water quality standards, as listed in
Chapter 61 of the Iowa Administrative Code, are up-to-date. Following the
public comment period, the DNR will meet with a technical advisory committee
to evaluate the suggestions. The DNR will then prioritize issues identified
in the comments and develop a proposed work plan to address those items.

The public meetings are as follows:
Atlantic
Feb. 15, 4 to 7 p.m.
Rock Island Depot, 102 Chestnut St.

Spencer
Feb. 16, 4 to 7 p.m.
Spencer Public Library (ICN Room), 21 East Third St.

Clear Lake
Feb. 17, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Clear Lake Community Center, 15 North Sixth St.

Independence
Feb. 22, 4 to 7 p.m.
Falcon Civic Center, 1305 Fifth Ave. NE

Washington
Feb. 23, 4 to 7 p.m.
Washington Public Library (Nicholas Stoufer Room), 115 West Washington

West Des Moines
March 9, 4 to 7 p.m.
West Des Moines Public Library (Community Room), 4000 Mills Civic Parkway

Those not able to attend a meeting can submit comments by March 31 by
writing:

Rochelle Cardinale, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 East Ninth
St., Des Moines, IA 50319 or by e-mailing [log in to unmask] .

More information, including the full text of Chapter 61, is available at
www.iowadnr.gov/water/uaa.html  on the left side of the screen under "Iowa
Administrative Code."
 

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