________________________________ From: Press Releases from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources [[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 1:58 PM To: Dana Wade Subject: Correction on DNR Stream Assessment Meeting news release Pasted below is a corrected news release on upcoming public meetings on stream assessments, correcting the address of the Washington Public Library. Sorry for any inconvenience. [cid:image002.jpg@01CAA021.EF0B98C0] For immediate release: January 27, 2010 DNR MOVES FORWARD ON STREAM ASSESSMENTS, MEETS WITH CITIES AND INDUSTRIES STATEWIDE MEDIA CONTACT: Lori McDaniel at (515) 281-8094 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> DES MOINES — 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 alphabetically below: Atlantic: Monday, Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m. Atlantic Municipal Utilities, 15 W. Third 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 Independence: Thursday, Feb. 4, 3:30 p.m. Falcon Civic Center, 1305 Fifth Ave NE Spencer: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 3:00 p.m. Spencer Public Library, 21 E. Third St. Washington: Monday, Feb. 8, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Washington Public Library, 115 West Washington St. 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/. -30- --- You are currently subscribed to econewswire as: [log in to unmask] To unsubscribe click the Unsubscribe link below, or send a blank email to: [log in to unmask] http://Membership.Lists.ia.gov/u?id=5088844W&n=T&c=F&l=econewswire (click here to unsubscribe) or send a blank email to If you received this message from a friend and would like to sign up for DNR Eco News Wire e-mails, please send a blank e-mail to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ________________________________ Spam<https://storm.simpson.edu/canit/b.php?i=50515992&m=2cf87c7406d8&c=s> Not spam<https://storm.simpson.edu/canit/b.php?i=50515992&m=2cf87c7406d8&c=n> Forget previous vote<https://storm.simpson.edu/canit/b.php?i=50515992&m=2cf87c7406d8&c=f> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp 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/