Environmental Assistance
NEWS RELEASE: Iowa Strategic Goals Program Workshop Spring 2023
Wouldn’t it be nice if regulators would provide hints and tips to help you better understand what is required of your business? Would you like the opportunity to meet with regulators and industry experts in a small setting where questions are welcome? Join us for an Iowa Strategic Goals Program workshop on "E-Manifest, RCRA Inspections, Air Dispersion Modeling, EO10, IRA & Environmental Justice"
Iowa Waste Reduction Center Celebrates Earth Month 2023
Saturday, April 1, 2023 began the start of Earth month and the Iowa Waste Reduction Center’s (IWRC) calendar filled up qui
PRESS RELEASE: IWRC to Host Second Annual Energy Trends Workshop
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - After a successful inaugural event in 2022, the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC), in partnership with the Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE), announces the second annual Energy Trends Workshop on Thursday, May 4 from 8:30 am – 4:00 p.m. at the West Des Moines Marriott located at 1250 Jordan Creek Pkwy.
PRESS RELEASE: IWRC offers free training for minor source emissions inventory
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - All portable plants as well as businesses classified by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as minor sources in counties throughout the central portion of the state may be required to submit the Minor Source Emissions Inventory (MSEI) by May 15, 2023. Counties in Central Iowa include: Appanoose, Boone, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Clarke, Dallas, Decatur, Floyd, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Humboldt, Jasper, Kossuth, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Mitchell, Monroe, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Tama, Warren, Wayne, Webster, Winnebago, Worth and Wright. If your facility is subject, you should have received notification from the DNR.
How One Iowa Company Discovered Thousands of Dollars In Energy Savings
Energy efficiency is vital to Iowa’s energy management plan and it reduces the amount of energy consumed. For a business, that means a decrease in energy generated environmental impact and a significant reduction in business energy costs. The Iowa Waste Reduction Center’s (IWRC) Iowa Energy Efficiency Program for Rural Small Businesses is designed to assist small businesses seeking to reduce their energy consumption and improve their bottom line.
Your Guide to Small Business Assistance: Air Permit Applications & Emissions Reporting
While you have had the ability to submit electronically for a while now, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will soon be requiring electronic submission of air permit applications through the Iowa Environmental Application System for Air (Iowa EASY Air) and emission inventories via the State and Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS).
PRESS RELEASE: IWRC's Jennifer Trent to serve on the Des Moines Climate Action & Adaptation Plan Technical Advisory Group (TAG)
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The City of Des Moines is developing its first Climate Action & Adaptation Plan to address greenhouse gas emissions and help the community become more resilient to the effects of climate change. The Iowa Waste Reduction Center’s Jennifer Trent was invited to participate due to her expertise in waste management and reduction strategies and opportunities.
Smoky Air? Protect yourself from wildfires
Healthy air is important for everyone. Breathing smoke, however, can be a risky prospect. If it seems smoky outside, you can check for large or small fires burning close to you.