Over 100 Iowa women are learning to hunt, fish, and camp this weekend asthe sixth annual “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” event gets underway. GloriaBaker heads up outdoor skills for the Department of Natural Resources andsays activities such as map reading and bowhunting are things several typesof women want to learn.Over 44 states offer the program, and Baker says it’s a needed service.The workshop lasts all weekend, and costs about 150 dollars, but Baker sayswhen it’s all said and done it’s worth the money and time.If you are interested in the workshop, contact Gloria Baker at theConservation Education Center in Guthrie Center.
DNR reaches air quality agreement with Mason City cement plants
September 11, 1999 By
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has reached an agreement with twoMason City Cement Plants to help them reduce air quality violations. AirQuality Specialist Brian Button says the plan will help reduce the dust inthe air that comes from the plants.D-N-R air quality Bureau Chief Pete Hamlin says the rules will allow thecity to stay within E-P-A guidelines for emmissions.The plans must still be approved by the state environmental protectioncommission.
Harkin to discuss nuclear program in Burlington
September 11, 1999 By
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin is holding a roundtable discussion today at the IowaArmy Ammunition Plant in Burlington. Harkin says he has been concerned aboutemployees of the plant since learning about its role in making nuclearweapons. Harkin, a democrat, says he is trying to get federal officials to help withthe situation.Harkin says the plant manufactured nuclear weapons from 1947 to 1975.
Groups look to protect Iowa trout stream
September 11, 1999 By
The Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association and the Sierra Club are joining forcesto protect Iowa’s best trout stream — French Creek– in NortheasternAllamakee County. The groups, along with the Department of NaturalResources and residents from the Waukon and Lansing area will work IN thecreek today. Steve Veysey (vay-see) of the Fly Fishing Association says therelief day has several purposes including raising public awareness about thenearby hog confinement.The groups say Murphy Farms’ four-thousand hogs and one-million gallons ofmanure threaten the creek’s water quality. The Sierra Club and French Creekresidents have filed a lawsuit against the hog operation for real andpotential damage to the creek. Veysey says the creek is one of Iowa’streasures and needs attention.The relief project begins at the creek’s camping area and runs from tenuntil 2:30 this afternoon. Volunteers will construct fish habitats, monitorwater quality, and learn about the effects of livestock facilities.If you are interested in learning more about the French Creek effort,contact the Iowa Sierra Club or the Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association’swebsite.
