1. DNR holding public meetings on fourth batch of stream use
designation revisions for Iowa streams
2. DNR welcomes New Environmental Engineers to Wastewater Engineering
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DNR HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS ON FOURTH BATCH OF STREAM USE DESIGNATION
REVISIONS FOR IOWA STREAMS
The DNR is holding public meetings across the state to gather input on
proposed water quality standards designated use changes for a fourth batch
of select rivers and streams. These changes 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:
www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RegulatoryWater/WaterQualityStandards/DesignatedUses/UseAssessments.aspx<http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RegulatoryWater/WaterQualityStandards/DesignatedUses/UseAssessments.aspx>
Meetings will be held as follows, listed by town:
Atlantic: Nov. 13, 3 to 6 p.m., Atlantic Rock Island Depot, 102 Chestnut St.
Clear Lake: Nov. 8, 3 to 6 p.m., Clear Lake Community Room, City Hall, 15 N.
Sixth St.
Independence: Nov. 28, 3 to 6 p.m., Falcon Civic Center, 1305 Fifth Ave. NE
Spencer: Nov. 5, 3 to 6 p.m., Spencer Public Library, 21 E. Third St.
Washington: Nov. 27, 3 to 6 p.m., Washington Public Library, Nicholas
Stoufer Room, 115 W. Washington St.
West Des Moines: Nov. 19, 3 to 6 p.m., West Des Moines Public Library, 4000
Mills Civic Parkway
Those not able to attend the meetings may submit written comments or
questions through Dec. 10 to: Rochelle Cardinale, DNR, 502 East Ninth St.,
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034; by fax to 515-281-8895; or by email to
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
DNR welcomes New Environmental Engineers to Wastewater Engineering Section
The Wastewater Engineering Section of Water Quality Bureau would like to
introduce and welcome two new Environmental Engineers to DNR. Laura Knispel
and Jeremy Enano, P.E. will start their new duties on October 8th, 2012 in
the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (CWSRF) wastewater construction
permit program.
Laura Knispel has been working with the HR Green Inc. Consulting Engineers
(Des Moines) in the Wastewater Department for the past three years working
primarily on municipal wastewater engineering projects. She has project
engineering experience working with the Department's municipal clients,
contractors, prepared applications for state and federal regulatory and
wastewater construction permits, engineering reports, project plans and
specifications, design of wastewater treatment processes and systems, cost
estimates, assisted on applications with funding agencies, shop drawing
review, and performed construction observation at project sites. Laura holds
a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering and has completed
15 credits towards Masters Degree in Civil Engineering. She holds an
Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certificate.
Jeremy Enano has been working with Veenstra & Kimm Consulting Engineers
(West Des Moines) as a Project Engineer for the past eleven years working on
providing water, wastewater, and infrastructure engineering services to
municipalities. He has project management experience working with the
Department's municipal clients, contractors, prepared applications for state
and federal regulatory and construction permits including wastewater,
engineering reports, project plans and specifications, design of water and
wastewater systems, cost estimates, conducted pre-construction conferences
and public informational meeting, contract administration, and experience
with the CWSRF loan program. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Environmental Engineering. He is a
licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Iowa.
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