RED OAK — The Nishnabotna Water Defenders (“NWD”), a grassroots organization formed in the wake of one of the largest environmental disasters in Iowa’s history, announced today that they have filed a lawsuit against NEW Cooperative, Inc., an Iowa-based cooperative with nearly $3 billion in annual revenue. The petition, filed Read more
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2025DNR investigating hog manure spill in Carroll County MEDIA CONTACT: Kaitlynne Henriksen, DNR, at 712.268.4794 or Kaitlynne.Henriksen@dnr.iowa.gov CARROLL – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a hog manure release into a tributary of Elk Run Creek in Carroll County. On October 14, the DNR Field Office Read more
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About a month ago an oil sheen was reported in the river downstream from the flying j, off I-80 by Avoca. The DNR has responded and opened an ongoing investigation. The information so far from officials is that the oil-water separator, required in all gas station drainage systems, has been Read more
Golden Hills Resource Conservation & Development recently posted new information on the East Nishnabotna River Fish Kill incident that happened in March 2024. The update includes information that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy, and the US Read more
Our Earth Day celebration at Dutton Park along Red Oak Creek in Red Oak went very well. Western Iowa Today recently covered our Earth Day event. You can read more about it here. You can also check out our photo gallery of the event on our Facebook page.