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Environmental Justice Small Grants Workshop Scheduled
11/14/2008
EPA Region 7 will hold a one-day Environmental Justice (EJ) Small Grants Workshop to help organizations apply for EPA grants.
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Rockwell Collins of Coralville, Iowa, Receives Top Honor
11/14/2008
A global aerospace and defense manufacturer's operations in Coralville, Iowa, has received the top honor at EPA Region 7's 2008 Performance Track Member Conference.
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Iowa companies: Submit project proposals for economic solutions
11/14/2008
Iowa companies can submit project proposals for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' 2009 Pollution Prevention Intern Program...
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Iowa Stakeholders Asked to Share Comments for Construction & Demolition
11/14/2008
Iowans interested in providing feedback regarding proposed revisions to disposal requirements for construction and demolition (C&D) waste can submit written comments...
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Rebuild Iowa Office Helps Organize Disaster Recovery Conference
11/12/2008
Several State Agencies Host Event to Assist with Recovery Efforts
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Iowa Agencies Receive Gulf Guardian Award
10/27/2008
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Farm Service Agency and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Receives Gulf Guardian Award
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DNR Wants Your Ideas for Water Trails and Low-head Dam Safety
10/27/2008
An 18-month planning process is underway for water trails and low-head dam safety in Iowa. A series of listening sessions are scheduled around the state in coming months.
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Rule Strengthens Lead Emissions Standard, Increases Monitoring
10/27/2008
EPA significantly reduced the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for lead with the signing of the final rule Oct. 15.
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DNR Report Details Exeedances of EPA Health Limits
10/27/2008
Iowa sites have exceeded a national air quality health limit 22 times so far this year, according to reports made to the DNR.
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