Environmental Regulations Articles

REAP Assemblies Scheduled Oct. 18-Nov. 2 in 18 Communities

10/14/2021

Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) assemblies begin October 18 and end November 2 with a statewide virtual REAP assembly. The biennial meetings give Iowans an opportunity to share and discuss their ideas for state outdoor recreation, soil and water enhancement, historical resources and land management programs.

US Fish & Wildlife Service Considers Bumble Bee Listing

10/5/2021

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that petitions to list the American bumble bee and two other species "contain substantial information that listing may be warranted." It did not find enough information to warrant downlisting of one species and to list another species. The next steps involve a 12-month, in-depth status reviews and analyses using the best available science and information to make a final listing decision. The public is asked to share relevant information with the FWS.

Fish and Wildlife Service to Review American Bumble Bee for Potential ESA Listing

10/1/2021

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that petitions to list the American bumble bee and two other species "contain substantial information that listing may be warranted." It did not find enough information to warrant downlisting of one species and to list another species. The next steps involve a 12-month, in-depth status reviews and analyses using the best available science and information to make a final listing decision. The public is asked to share relevant information with the FWS.