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LC Logo Finding Iowa's Way: Economic solutions for a healthier environment

Date: Thursday, October 4th, 2012

Start: 9:00 am End: 4:00 pm

Location: Scottish Rite Consistory, 519 E. Park St., Des Moines, Iowa

Contact: Matt Hauge, hauge@iaenvironment.org, (515) 244-1194 x 210

Hunter Lovins, a global leader in sustainable business consulting, will headline the Iowa Environmental Council's annual conference on the theme: Finding Iowa's Way: Economic solutions for a healthier environment.

All conference registrations include:

  • A day filled with presentations and inspiration on economic opportunities for a healthier Iowa environment,
  • Networking opportunities with other Iowans who are deeply committed to healthy environment and sustainable future for Iowa,
  • Opportunities to learn about the outstanding work being done by the Council's member organizations and other conference exhibitors, and
  • A catered lunch on site featuring the best local, seasonal ingredients available.

A one-year introductory membership in the Iowa Environmental Council is included with all non-member registrations. A student discount is also available.

The Leopold Center is supporting this event through the Competitive Educational Support Program.

Related information

Conference website

Go here to listen to these presentations (with slides) [Iowa Environmental Council website]

  • L. Hunter Lovins, The Way Out: Kick-starting Capitalism to Save our Economic Ass
  • Lisa Schulte Moore, Tweak, Adapt, Transform: How to build a resilient future for agriculture in the U.S. Corn Belt