At 01:50 PM 10/5/2005, you wrote: >To any Iowa Sierrans who have the time and interest, especially >those with long experience in Iowa: I may be asked by a journalist >in the near future why Iowa seems to show less concern about the >environment (in terms of spending and regulations) than some >neighboring states. Nebraska can not be considered as a state that shows a concern for the environment. They are very similar to Iowa and visa Vera. After all the western 1/4 of Iowa identifies with Nebraska more than Iowa. They shop in Omaha, see Omaha TV, vote for right wing Congressman and watch Nebraska football. Glenn Pollock Omaha - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sign up to receive Sierra Club Insider, the flagship e-newsletter. Sent out twice a month, it features the Club's latest news and activities. Subscribe and view recent editions at http://www.sierraclub.org/insider/