In order to assist in his goal of building new environmental jobs in Iowa, Governor Chet Culver formed the Iowa Green Jobs Task Force last Thursday the 21. Culver stated that Iowa has made great strides in developing environmental jobs, but that a task force will assist in moving even further.

“In recent years, thanks to our efforts in bio-fuels and wind energy, we have created thousands of green-collar jobs for Iowans,” Culver said. “However, if we are to expand these industries, we must also have the workforce necessary to fill those positions.”

Because the task force is meant to assist in the growth of green industry, one of its duties will include applying for federal green initiative grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Members are expected to have completed a report by October 1.

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