Water quality, cancer, energy policy, and more on tap at IEC Annual Conference
Hannah Grip is the Iowa Environmental Council’s Energy Communications Associate. Iowans who are concerned about the state’s interconnected water quality and public health crises have the opportunity to learn more and engage in solutions at the 2026 Iowa Environmental Council Annual Conference. The event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September […]
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