 DNR News Release, April 26, 2018
(DES MOINES) – Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Chuck Gipp announced his retirement Thursday. His last day at the department will be Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
“Chuck has an outstanding record of service to Iowa,” Gov. Kim Reynolds said. “He’s spent the last six years leading in this important department, protecting Iowa’s most valuable resources – our land, lakes, waterways and air. Thank you, Chuck, for your service to this great state, and I wish you all the best as you enter retirement.”
“During his time as director, Chuck used his passion for Iowa’s natural resources as his guide in leading the department,” Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg said. “He served our state well for many years, and I know this retirement is well-deserved.”
“It’s been an absolute pleasure to serve Iowans for the past 28 years,” Gipp said. “I’ve been blessed to work among some of the best in the state, and nothing is more gratifying than being able to make a difference in the lives of Iowans.”
Gipp was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1990, where he served nine consecutive terms in several different capacities, including House Majority Leader. After deciding not to seek re-election, Gipp was hired by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey as director of the Division of Soil Conservation. He served in that role for three years.
Gipp began serving as deputy director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in August 2011. Not long after, he became director.
Gipp resides in Decorah with his wife, Ranae. They have two children and one grandson.
Deputy Director Bruce Trautman will serve as acting director of the DNR.
A copy of Director Gipp's resignation letter can be found here.”
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Corey McCoid,
supervisor of the Water Supply Operations Section, has returned from 12-month
overseas military deployment to Kosovo.
His first day back in the office was Monday, the 23rd.
The fiscal year
2019 Intended Use Plans (IUPs) for the Clean Water SRF and the Drinking
Water SRF are now available for public review and comment at the following
locations:
Clean Water SRF
Drinking Water SRF
The IUPs cover the
period of July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019.
Public comments are welcome. Draft quarterly project lists are also
available for review.
A public hearing is
scheduled for Thursday, May 10, 2018 in
the Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines,
IA. The meeting will be held in the 2nd floor
East conference room at 10:00 a.m. Participants
should check in at the 2nd floor DNR reception desk. Written comments will be
accepted through Thursday, May 17, 2018. It is
anticipated that the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission will act on the
IUPs at their June 19, 2018 meeting.
Questions and written comments should be directed to
Tiffany Wilson Lillard, SRF, tiffany.wilsonlillard@dnr.iowa.gov.
From
WaterOperator.Org, 4/19/2018, Newsletter 212
“American
Water Works Association's 40th Drinking Water Week is just around the corner. This year's theme is "Protect the
Source." Drinking Water Week gives utilities and other water
organizations the opportunity to educate and connect with their
community as well as reaffirm to their employees the importance of
their jobs.
All too often water utilities gain exposure only when something bad
happens - a water main breaks in the middle of rush hour or an additional
rate hike is enacted. Drinking Water Week celebrations,
however, offer the opportunity for some positive communication. Want
to jump on board? AWWA has compiled a toolkit for utilities to use to reach out to employees, customers, and the wider community.”
Iowa
DNR staff in the water supply program areas are scheduled to speak at the
following events. The date, sponsor and
event, location, subject, and contact for more information are listed.
- May 23, 2018,
IRWA Ammonia & Disinfection in Drinking Water, Cherokee. Website for this free workshop; registration
is required. This is a rescheduled event
due to inclement weather in April.
- July 9-10,
2018, Ankeny Annual Water Conference, Ankeny on the 9th, Ames Water
Plant on the 10th. “IDNR
Update.” Registration and brochure.
- September 27,
2018, SHL Laboratory Symposium, Coralville.
Information available at a later date.
For other
professional development opportunities, see the “Training Calendar” at programs.iowadnr.gov/opcertweb/.
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