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Benefits of the drought in Iowa
While the drought had many negative consequences, there were also a few benefits. Iowa Public Radio highlighted some of these benefits in a story last week. The drought provided near ideal conditions for Iowa’s wineries, since grapes grow better in … Continue reading
Dry fall means increased risk of runoff damage
Iowa’s unusually dry fall could lead to an increase in agricultural runoff. Because of the low stream flows across the state, any spill has increased effects – including a greater chance of fish kills and water quality issues. The Iowa … Continue reading
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