Brittney J. Miller
The Gazette
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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EPA releases long-awaited proposed limits for six ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Some proposed limits are 200 to 1,000 times higher than previously announced health advisories for certain PFAS. → Read More
Despite snowy forecast, St. Patrick’s Day Parade still planned for Saturday
The storm could dump as much as 8 inches of snow on Cedar Rapids into Thursday night. → Read More
Marion’s hard water: unsafe or inconvenient? What residents should know.
The water is drawn from deep aquifers, is rich in nutrients and has perplexed Marion residents for years. → Read More
Iowa labs will soon no longer have to report COVID-19 test results
At-home tests, which aren’t required to be reported, have grown in popularity — and have made the state’s weekly COVID-19 data reporting “less meaningful,” according to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. → Read More
Linn County Conservation accepting applications for free beginner backpacking trip
Eight Linn County students will learn more about the wilderness — and themselves — in Colorado’s South San Juan Wilderness Area. → Read More
New grant program will help small, disadvantaged communities combat contaminants
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will create a new grant program for combating emerging contaminants in drinking water in small or disadvantaged communities. The program will be funded with $18.9 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. → Read More
Proposed Iowa DNR plan would reduce nearly 10,000 tons of MidAmerican emissions
The drafted plan, which would require operational improvements at two MidAmerican coal-fired power plants, is open for public comment. → Read More
Iowa’s watershed management authorities are impactful. But they need funding.
There is no long-term, stable financial support for watershed management authorities, creating unmet demand for local conservation practices. → Read More
Spring outlook: Flood risk minimal for Eastern Iowa
But areas along the Mississippi River could see slightly above-normal risks of flooding, a report from the National Weather Service’s Quad Cities bureau stated. → Read More
Cedar Rapids fourth-grader is a sustainability leader among her peers
Jade McClay, a 9-year-old student at the Cedar River Academy, is undertaking projects that reduce waste and emissions. → Read More
Mountain lion shot and killed in Johnson County
The cat was seldom seen by humans and didn’t cause safety or livestock problems, according to the Iowa DNR. → Read More
Iowa DNR searching for volunteers to monitor bald eagle nests
Try your hand at citizen science by monitoring one of the state’s 500-plus bald eagle nests. → Read More
Here’s what you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’ in Iowa
They’re pervasive, persistent and harmful. Learn how Iowa is combating PFAS chemicals — and how you can help keep your water safer. → Read More
Is Iowa’s newest turbine blade recycling method eco-friendly?
Traditionally, decommissioned turbine blades have been sent to landfills. But in recent years, recycling the often hundred-plus-foot-long blades has become a new, more sustainable disposal method among companies in Iowa and the Midwest. → Read More
Marion organic research hub strives for healthier food, soil and waterways
The Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center, established in 2019, is a small but mighty team working to reduce chemicals used in food production. → Read More
Record bird flu outbreaks contribute to surge in egg prices
Record-breaking bird flu outbreaks contributing to record-breaking egg prices → Read More
A review of Iowa’s precipitation and drought trends in 2022
Last year was the 25th driest year on record, according to Iowa DNR report released Thursday. But this year is off to a good start. → Read More
Iowa GOP legislator plans to tweak plan for filling long-empty environmental trust fund
Iowa lawmakers cast doubts over the proposal’s success. Meanwhile, other legislators plan to file additional bills regarding state water quality and environment. → Read More
Here’s what you need to know about the Farm Bill
To learn more about what could be expected, the Gazette spoke with the policy manager for the Center For Rural Affairs. → Read More
After initial denial, Iowa Utilities Board reconsiders preapproval of Duane Arnold solar projects
However, the Iowa Utilities Board denied further consideration regarding 200 megawatts of solar and 75 megawatts of battery storage at Duane Arnold. → Read More