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265,000 Gallons of Fertilizer Grows New Grassroots Organization: The Nishnabotna Water Defenders
https://iwla.org/265000-gallons-of-fertilizer-grows-new-grassroots-organization-the-nishnabotna-water-defenders
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In the wake of a near-total fish kill, southwest Iowans wade into water testing
https://www.iowapublicradio.org/environment/2025-11-05/nishnabotna-fish-kill-fertilizer-spill-water-defenders
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Hog waste by a creek?
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 Read more
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WATCH: Beneath the surface of Iowa’s water crisis
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Boil water advisory for SW Iowa towns due to Algae bloom in Nodaway river
https://www.kmaland.com/news/boil-advisory-issued-for-several-southwest-regional-water-district-customers/article_3f0bede2-c8fc-41d5-9253-f90bd5d6f717.html
National
Watch: The dark side of America’s big AG
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-09-03/the-dark-side-of-america-s-big-agriculture-video
2025 IEC Annual Conference: Pathways to action
Join us at the Olmsted Center, Drake University We will be in good company with many of the advocates from around the state working for a liveable world. https://www.iaenvironment.org/get-involved/council-events/2025-conference One our Co-chairs Terry will be on a panel in the Read more
Clean Water for Life Fundraiser
Join the Nishnabotna Water Defenders for our Clean Water for Life Fundraiser event!