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Iowa's Capitol is awash in bad bills for water quality

In this July 26, 2013, photo algae covers the surface of Corydon Lake in Corydon, Iowa. The ethanol mandate has … ....

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Report 67 of KY Streams Rivers Impaired 50 Years After Clean Water Act / Public News Service

A recent report found 67% of streams and rivers in the Commonwealth are designated as "impaired for any use." An impaired waterway can contain unsafe levels of fecal pathogens posing health risks to swimmers, low oxygen levels making it harder for fish to survive, or harbor high levels of nitrates, bacteria or other contaminants causing local municipalities to deploy additional treatments in order to make it safe to drink. Eric Schaeffer, executive director of the Environmental Integrity Project, said Kentucky has more than 90,000 miles of rivers and streams, but only a portion of its waterways are assessed for drinking and recreational safety. "You ve got 8,484 miles in Kentucky, about two-thirds of the river and stream mileage that was studied, that are meeting water-quality standards," Schaeffer pointed out. " . ....

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Report More than 24 000 Miles of IN Waters Unsafe for Recreation / Public News Service

As the temperature gradually rises, many Hoosiers anxiously await their first beach trip of the year. But you may want to think twice before hopping headfirst into your favorite swimming spot. A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project finds more than 24,000 miles of Indiana s waterways aren t safe for human contact. . ....

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Survey Aquatic Plants Big Nuisance for Most MN Lakes / Public News Service

If recent summers are an indication, Minnesotans will be out on the lakes in full force again this season. To keep lakes accessible and healthy, local groups and agencies are pouring in resources to manage aquatic plants. But can they keep up? Aquatic plants are crucial to lake ecology, but the emergence of invasive varieties poses threats, and warming water temperatures make weeds grow in abundance, disrupting boating and swimming. . ....

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Here's who will be on the ballot in Story County, Iowa this year

The Story County Board of Supervisors has two seats up for reelection this year, on top of other county positions. ....

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