The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club will be "Celebrating 50 years of the Clean Water Act" at the annual meeting on October 1.  This year we will be gathering at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, Iowa.  Doors open at 10:30.  We will have a keynote speaker, followed by a great meal and a panel discussion.  

Water quality is one of the most important issues we face in Iowa.  We will be learning about the good, the bad, and the hopes for the future of Iowa's waters.  We are excited to present water quality experts for a stimulating discussion.  We hope you can join us on October 1, from 10:30 to 4:00.  The cost is $30 per person.  RSVP by September 20. 

Doors open at 10:30.  The program is:

11:00 - keynote by Jerry Anderson, Dean of the Drake Law School.  Jerry has taught environmental law at Drake and has also been involved in environmental law cases.

Noon - lunch by Catering by Dee

1:30 - panel discussion on water quality issues.  Panelists are:

Chris Jones - Chris is a research engineer at the University of Iowa.  His research interests include water quality and agriculture, water monitoring, and nutrient and sediment transport.

Silvia Secchi - Silvia is a professor in the Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences at the University of Iowa.  Her research interests are environmental impacts of agriculture, water sustainability, floodplain policy, conservation policy, adaptation and mitigation to climate change, land use science, and integrated modeling.

Steve Veysey - Steve retired from his career as a chemist at Iowa State University.  Steve is an avid fisherman and a long-time advocate for clean water.  He has been involved in petitioning for anti-degradation rules, for water quality standards, and is currently working with Sierra Club in challenging the Supreme Beef permitting in Clayton County.

Matt Liebman - Matt is a professor emeritus of agriculture at Iowa State University and the Henry A. Wallace Endowed Chair for Sustainable Agriculture.  His research, teaching, and outreach, activities focus on ways to improve environmental quality and agricultural productivity while reducing dependence on agrichemicals and fossil fuels.

Wally Taylor, moderator - Wally is an attorney practicing in Cedar Rapids.  He specializes in environmental law cases.


Please join us on October 1, from 10:30 to 4:00.  The cost is $30 per person.  RSVP by September 20 

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