Iowa: Programs and Resources
Air Quality Bureau
This site provides information on updated air quality news and the current air quality.
Phone: (515)281-8852
Website: http://www.iowadnr.com/air/index.html
Iowa Department of Education
The Department of Education houses information that can help teachers, students and parents with questions they may have regarding kindergarten through 12th grade state education programs.
Phone: (515)281-3436
Website: http://www.iowa.gov/educate/
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
This department manages, protects, conserves, and develops Iowa’s natural resources in cooperation with other public and private organizations and individuals.
Phone: (515)281-5918
Website:http://www.iowadnr.com/
Iowa Environmental Council
The Iowa Environmental Council is an alliance of diverse organizations and individuals working with all Iowans to protect our natural environment.
Phone: (515)244-1194
Website:http://www.iaenvironment.org/
Iowa Governor’s Office
Phone: (515)281-5211
Website: http://www.state.ia.us/government/governor/index.html
Iowa Water Pollution Control Association
This association exists today as an organization of professionals committed to the education and advancement of water quality and water pollution control techniques.
Phone: (515)232-4952
Website: http://www.iawpca.org/
Keep Iowa Beautiful
The mission of Keep Iowa Beautiful is to engage Iowans to take greater responsibility for improving their community, environment, and enhancing the beauty of their state through litter prevention, reduction, and beautification programs.
Phone: (515)323-6507
Website: http://www.keepiowabeautiful.com/
Metro Waste Authority
The Metro Waste Authority is an independent government agency committed to providing responsible management of all solid waste generated in Central Iowa in a cost-effective manner.
Phone: (515)244-0021
Website: http://www.mwatoday.com
Recycle Iowa
Recycle Iowa, a program partnership between the Iowa Department of Economic Development and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources provides free, confidential and nonregulatory assistance to recycling and reuse-related businesses across the state. Recycle Iowa additionally administers a number of statewide programs including the Iowa Waste Exchange, the Buy Recycled, Iowa! program, and the Materials Testing Service.
Phone: (515)242-4906
Website: http://www.recycleiowa.org
South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency
South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency serves Lucas, Marion, Monroe and Poweshiek Counties. This agency manages waste in the most cost-effective way possible to better meet state and federal regulations.
Phone: (641)828-8545
Website: http://www.sciswa.org/
United States Environmental Protection Agency-Region 7
This agency serves the environmental programs of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Call Toll Free 1-800-223-0425 for further information.
Phone: (913)551-7003
Website: http://www.epa.gov/region7/
Water Quality Bureau
The Water Quality Bureau is responsible for a diverse group of surface and groundwater programs.
Phone: (515)281-8869
Website:http://www.iowadnr.com/water/index.html
