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Join the Master River Stewards Program
NewsThis is the second year Iowa Rivers Revival is facilitating the Master River Stewards Program. The Spring program will take place in the Des Moines/Raccoon River Watershed during the months of May and June 2013. Look
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A call to Iowa to revive our rivers
NewsThey can become a popular economic draw. Iowa is the land between America’s two greatest rivers. We are blessed with waterways flowing within a short drive or walk of virtually everyone. These rivers and streams
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Dubuque Named “River City of the Year”
NewsIowa Rivers Revival says the historic city is in the midst of a renaissance in revitalizing its relationship to the Mississippi River – improving recreation, protecting the environment and bolstering its economy. Dubuque, Iowa. “Iowa
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Central City named “River Town of the Year”
NewsCentral City, Iowa. “Iowa Rivers Revival,” a group that advocates for rivers, has named Central City as “River Town of the Year” in recognition of the community’s outstanding work to revitalize its connections to
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Nutrient Reduction Strategy – Comment Period Extended
NewsThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has extended the public comment period for the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy by two weeks until Friday, Jan. 18, 2013.
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Iowa’s Water Quality Still At Risk
NewsThe Iowa Nutrient Management Strategy to address runoff pollution was developed behind the scenes with no input from Iowa DNR, conservation or river groups. It has been reported that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and
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Lake Delhi Update
NewsDuring the 2012 Iowa Legislative session, Iowa Rivers Revival opposed the funding because the Lake is highly prone to erosion and sedimentation; it would require costly dredging in the future to maintain depth; it suffers
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Polk County Passes Water and Land Legacy Bond
NewsOn November 6, Polk County voters overwhelming supported the Water and Land Legacy Bond with 72% support for this ballot measure. This is a huge victory for outdoor conservation and recreational interests in Polk
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IRR Legislative Priorities
NewsIowa Rivers Revival is committed to being a voice for Iowa’s rivers. We seek to advance river issues and priorities with Iowa policy makers, river supporters, and the general public. IRR has hired a lobbyist
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