Tag: pesticide_rinsate
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DNR Investigates Fish Kill in Lee County After Pesticide Spill
The Iowa DNR is investigating a fish kill in a Lee County creek near Houghton, caused by a pesticide rinsate spill from the Chem Gro facility. Elevated ammonia levels were found, and dead fish were observed three miles downstream.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentState GovernmentsLaw Enforcement Iowa Department of Natural ResourcesFish killLee CountyHoughtonPesticide rinsateChem GroAmmoniaIowaUSA
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Iowa DNR Investigates Fish Kill in Lee County After Pesticide Spill
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill in a rural creek near Houghton, Lee County. The incident, reported on June 25, involved a pesticide rinsate containing ammonia discharged from the ChemoGro facility, leading to dead fish…
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentState GovernmentsLegalAgriculture Iowa Department of Natural ResourcesFish KillLee CountyHoughtonPesticide RinsateAmmoniaEnvironmental IncidentIowaUSA