Iowa (RI) — Democrat Rob Sand says Iowans are justifiably frustrated about water quality issues, and he might call for new regulations if he’s elected governor — but Sand says he’s investigating the issue before releasing a water quality plan.
[RIkaySandWater5] :14 :time to learn.”
Sand spoke with reporters after visiting the Des Moines Water Works Thursday morning.
[RIkaySandWater1] :10 :of the facts.”
Earlier this week, researchers who worked on a report about water quality and nitrates in the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers called for regulations to limit run-off from ag land.
[RIkaySandWater2] :17 :at each other.”
Republican Kim Reynolds, Iowa’s current governor, says regulation of farming practices is hardly ever the answer to water quality issues in the state. Sand isn’t ruling out regulations, but Sand says he doubts there’s a one-size-fits-all solution.
[RIkaySandWater4] :25 :having to hesitate.”
Sand is the only Democrat currently serving in statewide office. He was elected state auditor in 2018 and reelected in 2022.
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