Senator Hogg hoping for Branstad flood flip-flop
Senator Hogg hopes for a Branstad flood flip-flop which would make Iowa’s Governor the newest supporter of efforts to lessen the damage from inevitable future floods.
Video of Wednesday press conference – Iowa can’t afford more flood damage
Wednesday at 11:15AM a press conference was held on preventing future flood damage. Speakers included Senator Dennis Black, Senator Dick Dearden, Senator Rob Hogg, Representative Bob Kressig, and Des Moines Public Works Director Bill Stowe.
January 19, 2011
Read the full story >>Funding available for water quality and flood prevention projects
Through October 1, Iowa’s Watershed Improvement Review Board is accepting applications for grants to improve water quality or help prevent flooding. Grant funds are available to local watershed improvement committees, soil and water conservation districts, public water supply utilities, county conservation boards, cities and counties.
September 9, 2010
Read the full story >>Sen. Hogg: Pooled resources, smart land use can curb flooding
Today’s Cedar Rapids Gazette included a column by Senator Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids about the progress we’ve made in flood mitigation, as well as ways we can keep improving watershed management to prevent future floods. The full column is below the fold.
August 2, 2010
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2010 Session Highlights: Recovering and Rebuilding
Unlike many other states hit by the national recession, the Iowa Legislature balanced the state budget responsibly without raising taxes. We expanded efforts to rebuild and recover from the recession and historic natural disasters of 2008, to create jobs and improve Iowa’s business climate, and to encourage the production of Iowa-produced renewable fuels.
April 12, 2010
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March is ‘Flood Awareness Month’
With winter weather almost over, flooding is a becoming a serious concern. Now is the time to prepare for flood season and minimize potential damage.
March 26, 2010
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Smart planning can prepare us for future disasters
After the 2008 floods, it’s time to make our state safer, stronger, and better prepared in case of future storms or weather emergencies.
February 22, 2010
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Video: Cedar Rapids group issues a “Million Gallon Challenge” to Iowa watersheds
State Senator Rob Hogg, Chair of the Senate Rebuild Iowa Committee, and Jean Wiedenheft, Margaret Wolter, and Don Johnson of the Indian Creek Nature Center participated in a press conference today to discuss individual and state actions that can reduce future flood damage.
February 2, 2010
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Preventing future flooding
Over the last year, Iowans put a great deal of effort into recovering from the 2008 floods. The experience has given us plenty of motivation to plan and protect ourselves from future disasters.
Strong flood prevention efforts will result in improved watersheds, increased protection for people and property, and a reduced tax burden for all Iowans in the long run.
June 19, 2009
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