Last week, the Environmental Working Group launched <http://www.mapscience.org >, an interactive website that allows users to enter their addresses and returns detailed maps that show their proximity to the proposed nuclear waste transportation routes. These maps originate from government documents that were not readily available to the public. A number of these routes run through Iowa, passing by millions of homes, schools, and hospitals. The Senate is preparing to vote on the Nevada (Yucca Mountain) nuclear waste repository with the next few weeks. That means these routes could become permanent, putting the health and safety of Iowans and our communities at risk. Please visit the website created by the Environmental Working Group, to see how closely the nuclear waste could be passing by your house or your kids' schools. Then contact Senators Harkin and Grassley, to let them know that Iowans DO NOT want nuclear waste coming through our state. Senator Harkin's DC number: 202-224-3254 Des Moines:515-284-4574 Senator Grassley's DC number: 202-224-3744 Des Moines:515-284-4890 Erin Jordahl Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club 3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280 Des Moines, IA 50310 515-277-8868 [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask]