Pasted below is a corrected address for the Washington Public Library. Sorry 
for any inconvenience.

Washington:

Monday, Feb. 8, 2009, 12:00 p.m.

Washington Public Library, 115 West Washington St.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim H Clark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 2:49 PM
Subject: DNR Moves Forward on Stream Assessments, Meets with Cities and 
Industries Statewide


> For immediate release: January 27, 2010
>
> DNR MOVES FORWARD ON STREAM ASSESSMENTS, MEETS WITH CITIES AND INDUSTRIES 
> STATEWIDE
>
> An upcoming series of meetings will focus on DNR stream assessments and 
> the effects they will have on cities and businesses discharging treated 
> wastewater to Iowa streams.
>
> The six meetings across the state provide an important dialogue with 
> communities on how Iowa will implement significant changes to stream 
> classifications in the state's water quality standards. The DNR made the 
> changes in 2006 to meet requirements of the federal Clean Water Act.
>
> The meetings are listed below:
>
> Atlantic:
> Monday, Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m.
> Atlantic Municipal Utilities, 15 W. Third St.
>
> Spencer:
> Tuesday, Feb. 2, 3:00 p.m.
> Spencer Public Library, 21 E. Third St.
>
> Independence:
> Thursday, Feb. 4, 3:30 p.m.
> Falcon Civic Center, 1305 Fifth Ave NE
>
> Washington:
> Monday, Feb. 8, 2009, 12:00 p.m.
> Washington Public Library, 120 E. Main St.
>
> Clear Lake:
> Tuesday, Feb. 9, 12:00 p.m.
> Clear Lake Community Center, 15 N. Sixth St.
>
> Des Moines:
> Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1:00 p.m.
> Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. Ninth St., fourth floor conference 
> rooms
>
> The changes in 2006 created a presumption that all streams deserve the 
> highest classification and the highest level of protection. Since then, 
> the DNR has conducted stream assessments in groups to determine what 
> stream classification is most appropriate for those streams. These stream 
> studies can change the level of protection on some streams, which will 
> affect how some cities and industries will need to treat effluent being 
> released to Iowa streams. The DNR held similar rounds of meetings in 2007 
> and 2009.
>
> In the meetings, the DNR will address concerns of cities and businesses 
> that may face stricter permit requirements when new water quality 
> standards go into effect. The meetings will include a short presentation, 
> a general question and answer session, and one-on-one consultations with 
> representatives of industries and municipalities.
>
> Some facilities may need to make minor to major upgrades on their 
> facilities in coming years to meet new permit limits. These new permits 
> will further limit the amount of pollutants entering Iowa's streams and 
> rivers.
>
> For more information on water quality standards, visit the DNR's Web site 
> at
> www.iowadnr.gov/water/standards/.
>
> MEDIA CONTACT: Lori McDaniel at (515) 281-8094 or 
> [log in to unmask]
>
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