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:

Spencer:  Nov. 5, 3 to 6 p.m., Spencer Public Library, 21 E. Third St.

Clear Lake: Nov. 8, 3 to 6 p.m., Clear Lake Community Room, City Hall, 15 N.. Sixth St.

Atlantic: Nov. 13, 3 to 6 p.m., Atlantic Rock Island Depot, 102 Chestnut St..

West Des Moines: Nov. 19, 3 to 6 p.m., West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Parkway

Washington: Nov. 27, 3 to 6 p.m., Washington Public Library, Nicholas Stoufer Room, 115 W. Washington St.

Independence: Nov. 28, 3 to 6 p.m., Falcon Civic Center, 1305 Fifth Ave. NE

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]">[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.