The December, 2024 newsletter from the Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club is now available. In this issue, you will find:
Protecting the Environment
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2025 Legislature - the legislature gavels into session on January 13, 2025.
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Ag Drainage Wells Finally Closed - In the early to mid 1900’s farmers constructed agriculture drainage wells to remove snow melt and stormwater from farm fields. Farm drainage tiles were connected like straws to the aquifers below the farm fields. That allowed the excess water to drain off the fields, along with pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer, and manure. Unfortunately those same aquifers were used to provide drinking water and water used for livestock. The contamination risked the health of those using the water.
CO2 Pipeline Update
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Update on Summit Phase 1 Appeal - The Iowa Utilities Commission wanted to limit the administrative record that will be submitted to the Polk County judge to just a few documents. We objected, stating that the entire record should be available to the court. Judge Christopher Kemp agreed with us that the court should have access to the entire record - evidence, testimony, arguments as well as all of the letters and public comments.
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Wolf Abandons CO2 Pipeline - On December 2, 2024, Wolf Carbon Solutions withdrew its application for a permit to construct a carbon dioxide pipeline in eastern Iowa. Wolf had planned to partner with Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) to run its pipeline from Cedar Rapids, to Clinton, Iowa, and then on to Decatur, Illinois. In Iowa, it was expected to cross Linn, Cedar, Clinton, and Scott Counties.
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6 Reasons to Update Your Will - Changes in life are inevitable, which means our plans have to change, too. Whether you already have a will or are thinking about creating one for the first time, see six reasons to revisit your estate plans.
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Lunch and Learns Fridays at noon
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Contribute to the Iowa Chapter
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Volunteer for the Iowa Chapter
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Calendar of events