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The Iowa Policy Project
Contact
David Osterberg
318 2nd Ave North
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
dosterberg@iowapolicyproject.org
(319) 338-0773
On the Web:
www.iowapolicyproject.org
Activity: Analyzing and Recommending Policy to Promote Water Quality
Geographic location: Iowa
Brief activity description: The Iowa Policy Project conducts research and analysis on state water issues. With clearly written information and discussions we engage Iowans in water policy debate.
Primary goals or focus:
- Water quality improvement
- Policy development
- Education/information sharing
- Organizing/networking/coordinating
Projected outcomes/impacts, if known: Increased public awareness of how state policy impacts water quality.
Activity type:
- Research
- Policy
- Education
Scale of activity:
- State
Timeline/duration: 1 year
Projected or real startup time: August 2006
Projected ending time or goal deadline: August 2007
Funding sources:
- Foundations
- Individual donors
Follow-up activities that will/might result from this activity: We would like to continue our work to meet new challenges as they arise.
Publications
Chemicals of Concern: Iowa's First Field Research Area for Emerging ContaminantsMany unregulated compounds, such as prescription drugs, hormones, cosmetics, dyes, preservatives, and detergents, are present in Iowa's water and may cause detrimental effects to humans and wildlife.
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Ecological Wastewater Management in Iowa: Hope for Iowa's Small Communities
Ecological wastewater treatment technologies can address water pollution and be more affordable than conventional approaches for communities without sewer systems and for communities that need additional treatment.
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Concentrating on Clean Water: The Challenge of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Large-scale animal livestock confinement operations generate costs that must be addressed through public policies to protect producers, consumers and the environment.
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