Welcome to the Iowa Writers Collaborative David. We look forward to your articles.
I did not realize it was nearly 15 years ago (2010) that we passed a constitutional amendment to establish the Iowa Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreational Trust Fund. I believe a significant percentage of us here in Iowa would like to fund this trust, with one exception, our legislature. It all boils down to one thing – politics!
Heavily polluted water does not play well with high quality outdoor recreation. This hinders economic/rural development in the state. And causes cancer.
Unfortunately for both climate conscious voters and the 'don't care, or uniformed, or even the deniers, our weather has changed. Not will or could but has. I have sat in in public commentary sub committee meetings in the capital. Most Republican politicians are strident in wielding their majority powers. We need a strong set of alternative leaders to rally voters and speak truth. No more passive resistance but go on the offensive. When the discussion is related to climate, soil, water, air, we are losing. Time to counter punch.
Completely agree. The Dems have been so afraid of issues like climate and clean water in Iowa. Instead, they try to be GOP lite, and get slaughtered in election cycles. They have to differentiate and go hard. FundTheTrust has an over 80% bipartisan approval rating in the state and no one runs on it.
Great title!
Welcome to the Iowa Writers Collaborative David. We look forward to your articles.
I did not realize it was nearly 15 years ago (2010) that we passed a constitutional amendment to establish the Iowa Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreational Trust Fund. I believe a significant percentage of us here in Iowa would like to fund this trust, with one exception, our legislature. It all boils down to one thing – politics!
Very frustrating to this Kayaker!
Heavily polluted water does not play well with high quality outdoor recreation. This hinders economic/rural development in the state. And causes cancer.
Unfortunately for both climate conscious voters and the 'don't care, or uniformed, or even the deniers, our weather has changed. Not will or could but has. I have sat in in public commentary sub committee meetings in the capital. Most Republican politicians are strident in wielding their majority powers. We need a strong set of alternative leaders to rally voters and speak truth. No more passive resistance but go on the offensive. When the discussion is related to climate, soil, water, air, we are losing. Time to counter punch.
Completely agree. The Dems have been so afraid of issues like climate and clean water in Iowa. Instead, they try to be GOP lite, and get slaughtered in election cycles. They have to differentiate and go hard. FundTheTrust has an over 80% bipartisan approval rating in the state and no one runs on it.
good images and message! thanks