"Democrats and the environmental NGOs should abandon ship from USS IWLL now, and quit talking about it." I agree. The words of Einstein come to mind: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
I’ve sent this article to my book club, which will be discussing your book on Thursday. I’m looking forward to their observations. Just learned from someone last week that ISU livestock farms don’t have much of a manure-runoff management plan near a local creek that feeds into the aptly-named Skunk River. It would be reasonable, without the presence of political interference, that ISU would be in an ideal position to lead and teach about conservation of natural resources, including farmland. Please don’t ever “shut up” about these important issues, Chris.
In the system of control and no control, I find it rather telling when towns and cities have regulations changed calling them out for higher standards for control of nitrates from wastewater treatment plants. The vast majority of nitrate pollution is coming from uncontroled "non-point source" pollutors! Especially when the powers that be pull the water monitoring stations that tell them exactly that! If cities and towns are forced to control their pollution, it seems only fair that those who are ruining our water supplies for profit should be doing as much BY LAW! Those in the legislature who represent higher numbers urban voters should represent their base and vote against these bushwhackers of the public good! Those urban voters should also consider who they are voting for when it comes to representing your best interest!
Chris, while I wholeheartedly agree with all you say, you may be over-generalizing here. As a former Regents University teacher, I know of many past and present professors who are alarmed at the current state of out environmental policies. I am also aware of some farmers who are acting responsibly. Maybe we should occasionally highlight their actions, also. Nothing gives one hope or contributes to action like seeing stories of brave individuals who are fighting the slide toward environmental destruction. So, while I think you were treated miserably by UI for telling the truth, let's find some warriors who are actively engaging in bettering the lives of others and celebrate their stories, too.
Those who love how Trump "tells it like it is" should read your stuff. No one else in Iowa is doing this, that I know of.
"Democrats and the environmental NGOs should abandon ship from USS IWLL now, and quit talking about it." I agree. The words of Einstein come to mind: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
I’ve sent this article to my book club, which will be discussing your book on Thursday. I’m looking forward to their observations. Just learned from someone last week that ISU livestock farms don’t have much of a manure-runoff management plan near a local creek that feeds into the aptly-named Skunk River. It would be reasonable, without the presence of political interference, that ISU would be in an ideal position to lead and teach about conservation of natural resources, including farmland. Please don’t ever “shut up” about these important issues, Chris.
“EPA directive renews debate over state’s role in protecting drinking water from farm pollution”, Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer, February 22, 2024. (https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/02/22/epa-directive-renews-debate-over-states-role-in-protecting-drinking-water-from-farm-pollution/)
In the system of control and no control, I find it rather telling when towns and cities have regulations changed calling them out for higher standards for control of nitrates from wastewater treatment plants. The vast majority of nitrate pollution is coming from uncontroled "non-point source" pollutors! Especially when the powers that be pull the water monitoring stations that tell them exactly that! If cities and towns are forced to control their pollution, it seems only fair that those who are ruining our water supplies for profit should be doing as much BY LAW! Those in the legislature who represent higher numbers urban voters should represent their base and vote against these bushwhackers of the public good! Those urban voters should also consider who they are voting for when it comes to representing your best interest!
Looking forward to your new Substack column Glenn
Chris, while I wholeheartedly agree with all you say, you may be over-generalizing here. As a former Regents University teacher, I know of many past and present professors who are alarmed at the current state of out environmental policies. I am also aware of some farmers who are acting responsibly. Maybe we should occasionally highlight their actions, also. Nothing gives one hope or contributes to action like seeing stories of brave individuals who are fighting the slide toward environmental destruction. So, while I think you were treated miserably by UI for telling the truth, let's find some warriors who are actively engaging in bettering the lives of others and celebrate their stories, too.