IOWANS INVITED TO HELP SET WATER QUALITY GOALS FOR STREAMS, RIVERS
 
Iowans are invited to attend 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:
 
West Des Moines
Sept. 8, 10 to 12 p.m.
West Des Moines Public Library (Community Room), 4000 Mills Civic Parkway

Independence
Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Falcon Civic Center, 1305 Fifth Ave.. NE

Clear Lake
Sept. 9, 4 to 6 p.m.
Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce Lakeview Room, 10 North Lakeview Drive
  
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/Rules
.aspx

under “Rule Reference Documents.”
 
 

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