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November 24, 2014 This week's On the Radio segment looks at recent news surrounding Iowa's Jordan Aquifer, which is being depleted faster than it can regenerate itself. Listen to the audio below, or continue reading for the transcript. Transcript: Jordan Aquifer Increased water demand in Iowa is straining one of the state's largest underground aquifers.…
Jenna Ladd | August 15, 2016 This Monday's On The Radio segment discusses new turtle trapping restrictions introduced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources earlier this month. Transcript: Iowa Department of Natural Resources proposes turtle trapping restrictions Turtles will get new protections under newly proposed state trapping regulations. This is the Iowa Environmental Focus. Earlier this…
As the 2023 holiday season begins, it’s a time where many Iowans think about how to show their generosity and support to those in need.Extending a hand of supp
Listen to this week's radio segment, which discusses Iowans' high risk of exposure to deadly radon. You can read more about radon in Iowa here. It’s called the “invisible killer.” This is the Iowa Environmental Focus. Through cracks in floors, walls or foundations, it silently seeps into buildings - a naturally-occurring, radioactive gas that kills thousands…
Take a listen to this week's radio segment - Climate change and Iowa's wood turtle. Think Iowa’s changing climate is harmless? Iowa’s endangered wood turtle would beg to differ – if it had vocal chords, that is. This is the Iowa Environmental Focus. Iowa’s wood turtle is just one of many species in decline, due to…