FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 31, 2014
 
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IOWANS INVITED TO HELP SET WATER QUALITY GOALS FOR STREAMS, RIVERS
 
MEDIA CONTACT: Rochelle Weiss, DNR Water Quality Standards Coordinator, at
(515) 281-4736 or [log in to unmask]
 
Iowans are invited to attend one of six public water quality meetings held
by the DNR across the state. The DNR is gathering Iowans’ thoughts on
improving the state’s water quality goals as part of its three-year review
of water quality standards and goals.
 
The meetings are part of the triennial review process set forth in the
federal Clean Water Act, providing opportunity to the public to help set
state goals for streams and rivers.
 
“This is the public’s opportunity to tell us what is important to them,”
said Rochelle Weiss, DNR water quality standards coordinator. “We want to
hear Iowans’ concerns about potential pollutant levels, how streams are
being used and how to protect existing water quality.”
 
The triennial review process ensures water quality standards, as listed in
Chapter 61 of the Iowa Administrative Code, are up-to-date. Following the
public comment period, the DNR will meet with the stakeholder technical
advisory team to consider the public’s suggestions.
 
After identifying issues, the DNR will develop a work plan to address the
concerns.
 
Public meetings will be held at the following locations and times in
alphabetical order:
 
Atlantic
Sept. 3, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Rock Island Depot, 102 Chestnut St.
 
Clear Lake
Sept. 9, 4 to 6 p.m.
Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce Lakeview Room, 10 North Lakeview Drive
 
Independence
Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Falcon Civic Center, 1305 Fifth Ave.. NE
 
Spencer
Sept. 3, 4 to 6 p.m.
Spencer Public Library (Round Room), 21 East Third St.
 
Washington
Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Washington Public Library (Nicholas Stoufer Room), 115 West Washington
 
West Des Moines
Sept. 8, 10 to 12 p.m.
West Des Moines Public Library (Community Room), 4000 Mills Civic Parkway
 
Those not able to attend a meeting may submit written comments by Oct. 15
to:
Rochelle Weiss, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 East Ninth St.,
Des Moines, IA 50319, or by e-mailing [log in to unmask]
 
More information, including the full text of Chapter 61, is available at
http://www.iowadnr..gov/InsideDNR/RegulatoryWater/WaterQualityStandards/Rule
s.aspx under “Rule Reference Documents.”
 
 

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