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Another article that should be required reading for every resident in the state. Everyone. Pieces from you, Chris and others should be read aloud in each chamber of the state legislature and the members should have to pass a test about the content before being allowed to speak. Produce a video version for the schools too. Mandatory for all teachers, students and staff just like the “baby Olivia” video, except this one doesn’t need a “not science based” disclaimer. I remember going ‘logging in the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers as a kid. Now, there’s no way I’d voluntarily place a foot in either one, let alone eat a fish caught from them or any other Iowa water source. Until it’s jail time (including forced water consumption) for all those responsible, they’ll pay the fine, because it’s cheaper than fixing the problem. Always has been, and unless we treat crimes against natural resources like we do other criminal offenses, nothing will ever change.

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RonK's avatar

Your photo tells the whole story Jim. Yuk! We too have the quality problem in both fresh and salt water. Most streams look pristine but don’t drink from them. During the summers our salt water beaches are mostly closed to shellfish harvest due to toxins. The large, well fertilized lawns are a problem here as well for both fresh and saslt water. There are heroic efforts to change the public’s habits here but progress is very slow.

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