LEGISLATORS' LISTENING SESSION ON NATURAL RESOURCES

Des Moines

 

Iowa's natural resource priorities will be the topic of a listening session sponsored by state legislators on Thursday, March 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Drake University's Sheslow Auditorium, 2701 University Avenue. The meeting is being co-hosted by State Senator Dick Dearden of Des Moines, chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee, and State Rep. Chuck Isenhart of Dubuque, ranking member of the House Environmental Protection Committee. State representatives Ako Abdul-Samad, Marti Anderson and Scott Ourth will also be on hand. Others may also attend.


Interested groups and the public are welcome to testify on conservation, climate, energy, environment and related issues, including outdoor recreation and state parks. “This is a chance for people who care about sustainable development and stewardship of our natural heritage to let us know what should be on our legislative to-do list so we can best serve the public interest," according to Isenhart.  According to Dearden, the committees are also looking for input on clean water, clean air, soil, wildlife, wetlands, habitat, rivers, lakes and trails.


Anyone may testify. Priority will be given to people who sign up in advance and those speaking for a group. Written input will also be collected for sharing with other legislators. To sign up, email [log in to unmask] or call 515-281-6311.

 

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