Wood Mulch Dye Spill Turns Creek Red in Maquoketa

(Maquoketa, IA) -- Dye spills into Prairie Creek in Maquoketa, dyeing the creek red.

The Iowa DNR reports that a 330-gallon tote of wood mulch dye was punctured on a semi-truck, and the dye spilled into the creek via a storm drain. DNR staff is onsite, and the cleanup is ongoing. The dye is not expected to have any impact on fish or local wildlife.