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Updated Air Quality Asbestos Notification Form Available for Use

• 2/28/2023 1:44:00 PM
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The form for Asbestos Notification of Demolition and Renovation (Form 542-1476) has been updated and should be used for paper submittals of asbestos notifications.

Save the Date – Air Quality Rules Meeting on March 14, 2023

• 2/28/2023 1:36:00 PM
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Please join us on March 14, 2023, to review and provide comments on the Air Quality Bureau’s preliminary plans and schedule for rule chapter changes associated with implementation of Executive Order 10 (EO10).

April 21-23 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop now accepting registrations

• 2/28/2023 1:31:00 PM
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Registration is now open for the April 21-23 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, near Solon.

As one-year anniversary of tornado approaches, cleanup continues at Red Haw State Park

• 2/28/2023 1:29:00 PM
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CHARITON, Iowa -- Nearly one year ago, an EF 3 tornado cut an 11-mile swath of destruction through Lucas County causing extensive damage to Red Haw State Park, and claimed one life.

Bypass reported in Mount Ayr

• 2/27/2023 2:55:00 PM
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A bypass was reported in the city of Mount Ayr Monday morning from the Pasture lift station east of 105 Deerview Lane. 

Bypass found in Creston discharging into marsh

• 2/27/2023 10:43:00 AM
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A bypass at the City of Creston collection system was observed Monday morning.

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/23/2023

• 2/23/2023 12:33:00 PM
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The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/23/2023

• 2/23/2023 12:32:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

Iowa DNR cancels public meetings in Ventura, Algona and Okoboji due to weather

• 2/22/2023 12:33:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is cancelling public meetings planned tonight in Ventura, Algona and Okoboji due to inclement weather. The meetings will not be rescheduled.

Still time to order tree and shrub seedlings

• 2/21/2023 12:06:00 PM
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AMES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Forest Nursery offers spring delivery in April and May for hardwood, conifer and shrub seedlings. Customers can choose to have their order shipped or they can pick it up at the State Forest Nursery in Ames.

Black Bass catch and release regulations on upper boundary of the Middle Raccoon River moved upstream

• 2/21/2023 12:02:00 PM
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The Lenon Mills Dam has served as the upper boundary to the Black Bass, both smallmouth and largemouth bass, catch and release regulation in the Middle Raccoon River since it was established more than 35 years ago.

DNR annual public meetings recapping hunting, trapping seasons, and possible rule changes begin next week

• 2/17/2023 9:05:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes, and address other topics as requested.

EPC to consider several contracts, rulemaking related to solid waste at Feb. 21 meeting

• 2/16/2023 12:52:00 PM
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The Environmental Protection Commission will review adopted and final rules to consolidate regulations related to solid waste and consider contract amendments at its Feb. 21 meeting. 

New groundwater hazard statement rule now in effect

• 2/16/2023 12:50:00 PM
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Changes to the groundwater hazard statement are now in effect. 

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/16/2023

• 2/16/2023 12:49:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/16/2023

• 2/16/2023 12:48:00 PM
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The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

Course on chronic wasting disease set for March in Dubuque County

• 2/14/2023 12:07:00 PM
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PEOSTA - Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors is a collaborative education program between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach that seeks to help Iowans address the challenge of chronic wasting disease.

Iowa State Fairgrounds host state archery tournament March 4-5

• 2/14/2023 12:03:00 PM
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An estimated 2,200 students from more than 125 schools from across Iowa will be in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center (Bullseye) and the 4H Building (3D) at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines March 4-5, to participate in the 17th National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament. This is the largest youth archery tournament in Iowa.

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for wild turkey workshop

• 2/14/2023 12:01:00 PM
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DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook wild turkey to adults who have little to no wild turkey hunting experience.

Black-capped chickadees astonishing secrets

• 2/14/2023 11:58:00 AM
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Black-capped chickadees survive the harshest winters with amazing adaptive behaviors and abilities. From adjusting their core body temperatures to shedding and adding brain cells to memorizing hundreds of locales of stashed foods, these tiny wonders have astonishing secrets.

Oxbow restoration project returns unique ecosystem to Cedar Rock Wildlife Area

• 2/13/2023 9:45:00 AM
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Staff with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Cedar Wapsi Wildlife Unit were working to install wetlands on the Cedar Rock Wildlife Area when the opportunity to restore an oxbow on the Wapsipinicon River came along.

Opportunity for Public Comment on the Draft Regional Haze Plan

• 2/13/2023 9:38:00 AM
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The DNR invites the public to provide comment on a proposed revision to Iowa’s state implementation plan (SIP) to address the second 10-year planning period (2019-2028) of the federal regional haze rule.

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/9/2023

• 2/9/2023 12:41:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

January Water Summary Update: Wetter than normal month, drought remains.

• 2/9/2023 12:39:00 PM
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The start of 2023 was encouraging for water resources in Iowa. 

Harsh winter across North Iowa is reminder habitat is critical for wildlife survival

• 2/7/2023 8:24:00 PM
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State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) is a nationwide Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) practice within the continuous sign-up administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA).

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes

• 2/7/2023 8:22:00 PM
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SPIRIT LAKE – The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. 

Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20

• 2/7/2023 8:15:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20.

2022 hunting, fishing license sales

• 2/7/2023 8:13:00 PM
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In 2022, Iowa residents purchased…

Spring is only six weeks away (we hope) – Now’s the time for a midwinter boat checkup

• 2/7/2023 8:11:00 PM
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A midwinter visit to check on the boat − no matter if stored ashore in a backyard or a marina parking lot − is a wise thing to do. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has four tips to ensure there are no surprises at spring commissioning.

Trees for Kids grant applications due March 3

• 2/7/2023 8:09:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through March 3.

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

• 2/7/2023 8:08:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting in 27 impacted counties.

Hunters harvest nearly 110,000 deer during 2022-23 season

• 2/7/2023 8:06:00 PM
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Iowa’s 2022 deer harvest increased seven percent over the 2021 season, due, in part to the new Excess Tag January Antlerless Season approved by the Iowa Legislature last spring.

DNR finalizes public meeting locations to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

• 2/7/2023 8:04:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes, and address other topics as requested.

Sewage overflows to Turkey Creek in Cass County

• 2/7/2023 4:15:00 PM
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Anita city officials notified the Iowa DNR Field Office staff this morning regarding a sewage overflow near 203 Michigan Avenue.

Natural Resource Commission to meet Feb. 9 in Des Moines

• 2/6/2023 2:50:00 PM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., Feb. 9, in the Wallace State Office Building, second floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines. The meeting is open to the public.

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/2/2023

• 2/2/2023 12:49:00 PM
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The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/2/2023

• 2/2/2023 12:46:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

Outdoor education workshops scheduled this spring and summer

• 1/31/2023 11:39:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is sponsoring workshops for K–12 educators on Iowa’s outdoors this spring and summer.

Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

• 1/31/2023 11:36:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering for a second year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting May 1 through June 30. The Iowa Chapter of the American Fisheries Society has joined as a research partner for the 2023 challenge.

Black Hawk County receives funding for dozens of signs promoting creeks, watersheds

• 1/26/2023 12:04:00 PM
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Black Hawk County will be implementing a few dozen new tools to promote conservation and awareness when staff install signs introducing Iowa’s creeks and watersheds later this year.

Air Quality permits under review, published 1/26/2023

• 1/26/2023 12:02:00 PM
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The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

Air Emissions Reports for Title V Facilities due March 31

• 1/24/2023 1:36:00 PM
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Facilities subject to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act must submit their emissions inventories for 2022 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Air Quality Bureau by March 31, 2023.

Minor Source Air Emission Inventories for Central Iowa due May 15

• 1/24/2023 1:25:00 PM
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Minor source facilities located in the central third of Iowa (counties listed below) and all portable plants must submit their Minor Source Emission Inventory (MSEI) for calendar year 2022 emissions by May 15, 2023. If your facility is required to complete this year’s report, you will receive a letter from DNR.

Join us February 13th & 14th for Iowa EASY Air “How-To” webinars

• 1/24/2023 1:04:00 PM
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Join us February 13th and 14th for three virtual training sessions on how to use DNR’s Iowa Environmental Application System for Air (Iowa EASY Air).

Indian Creek Nature Center to host trumpeter swan program on Feb. 4

• 1/24/2023 12:00:00 PM
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Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting an event on Trumpeter Swans on Feb. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Amazing Space at Indian Creek Nature Center, 5300 Otis Road SE, in Cedar Rapids.

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