Hello River Lovers, Happy 2021! First let me say thank you all so much for your continued support in 2020. It was a very unique year with many challenges. We learned a lot and are now stronger and more resolute in making sure we are leading Iowans to protect, restore, and enjoy our rivers. January is not only the start of a new year, it is the start of the … Read more
61% of rivers and streams are listed as impairedEvery two years, as required under the Clean Water Act, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) submits a list of impaired waterways in the state. These rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, and wetlands are listed as impaired if they do not meet the state’s water quality (WQ) standards for their intended use and need a water quality improvement plan. … Read more
Hello River Lovers, This year has brought in some changes to Iowa Rivers Revival (IRR) including an updated email and supporter database – with this being the first email sent out using this system. In case you are new to IRR or our emails, we send a monthly newsletter called Channel Chat on the first of every month. This is a great way to learn about important … Read more