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Iowa's lakes are about to be protected further under the Surface Water Protection Act, which just cleared the Iowa House. A council would be charged with preserving and coordinating the state's water resources under the act. Plans are also underway at the local level to improve and monitor watersheds.
March 13, 2008 10:37 AM | Category: Politics