Sunday, June 4th, 2023
Sunday, June 4th, 2023

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1967

March 10, 2023

Iowa State’s Dr. James Pease addresses water-quality concerns for Iowa’s rivers, streams

More and more Iowans are understanding the issue facing clean water in the Hawkeye State.
Dr. James Pease, emeritus associate professor of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Iowa State University, recently presented a seminar on the topic titled “Reflections: Connecting Wildlife and Water Quality” where Pease discussed the importance of clean water in our lakes and river systems.

Federal protection granted for imperiled freshwater mussels

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it was granting protection to longsolid and round hickorynut mussels, which have declined in many Eastern and Midwestern streams. Flourishing mussel populations signal healthy streams, but about two-thirds of the continent’s freshwater mussels are imperiled.

For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!

Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.

Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.

Before you go... Get the latest outdoor news sent to your inbox.


Sign up for our free newsletter.

Email Address(Required)
Name
What outdoor activities interest you?