Natural Resource Commission to meet June 9 at George Wyth State Park 6/6/2022 1:44:00 PM View Count 1845 Any person participating in the public meeting and has special requirements such as those related to mobility or hearing impairments should contact the DNR or ADA Coordinator at 515-725-8200, Relay Iowa TTY Service 800-735-7942, or Webmaster@dnr.iowa.gov, and advise of specific needs.
Air Program Electronic Submittal Requirements Kick in Jan. 1 6/3/2022 5:01:00 PM View Count 1890 New rules requiring electronic submittal of air permit applications and air emissions reporting documents became effective on May 11. However, electronic submittals will not be required until Jan. 1, 2023.
DNR enforcement actions for June 2 6/2/2022 12:12:00 PM View Count 2408 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review for June 2 6/2/2022 12:11:00 PM View Count 1584 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Coal spilled from train derailment south of Lansing 6/1/2022 3:54:00 PM View Count 1932 LANSING—A Canadian Pacific train derailed about 6:40 a.m. today (Wednesday), spilling coal into the Mississippi River.
Treated, but not disinfected, wastewater being released in Eldora 6/1/2022 6:44:00 AM View Count 1833 ELDORA—A leak in a pipeline leaving the Eldora wastewater treatment plant caused treated wastewater to flow into the Iowa River recently.
New fish structure maps added to DNR website 5/31/2022 3:34:00 PM View Count 4421 More than 2,000 updated fish structure locations and 215 lake contour maps have been added to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website at www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Fishing-Maps.
Spring turkey season ends on a high note 5/31/2022 3:31:00 PM View Count 2626 Despite some challenging weather conditions, Iowa’s wild turkey hunters reported harvesting nearly 12,000 birds through the mandatory registration system. While similar to 2021, the 300 additional birds registered represented and overall state increase in harvest of around two percent.
Fawning season is here, deer are on the move 5/31/2022 3:29:00 PM View Count 2966 The calls have been coming in to field offices and conservation officers for the past few weeks and will only increase as the first few weeks of June marks the peak of the deer fawning season.
Air Quality permits under review for May 26 5/26/2022 11:43:00 AM View Count 1576 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
DNR enforcement actions for May 26 5/26/2022 11:43:00 AM View Count 2209 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Iowa DNR Fire Program gearing up for national wildfires 5/24/2022 3:47:00 PM View Count 2921 AMES – As wildfires start to rage in parts of the west, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has been busy getting firefighters from Iowa ready to be dispatched to wildfires across the country.
June is Invasive Species Awareness Month 5/24/2022 3:43:00 PM View Count 2243 In an effort to increase awareness of invasive species and the impact they have on Iowa’s ecosystems and economy, Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns International Skeet and International Bunker Trap champions 5/24/2022 3:41:00 PM View Count 2070 The Scholastic Clay Target Program held championship events for International Skeet and International Bunker Trap the past two weekends. These events are the same as what are competed in at the Olympics.
Get hooked on fishing during free fishing weekend June 3-5 5/24/2022 3:31:00 PM View Count 6241 Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 3, 4 and 5 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
Paddle Iowa Waters. Catch Fish. Win Prizes. 5/24/2022 3:30:00 PM View Count 2444 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is excited to launch a new digital passport modeled after the successful State Park Passport created in 2020 to mark the 100th anniversary of Iowa State Parks.
Boaters in Western Iowa urged to use caution due to low water conditions 5/24/2022 3:27:00 PM View Count 1713 Water levels in oxbow lakes adjacent to the Missouri River are lower than normal going into the summer due to consecutive years of abnormally dry conditions in western Iowa and historic low flows in the Missouri River this past winter. Access to these lakes may be compromised.
Help protect Iowa’s forests - leave firewood at home 5/24/2022 3:25:00 PM View Count 3184 Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer, thousands of Iowa will be camping and building campfires. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages campers to buy firewood from where they will burn it instead of bringing it from home.
Visitors expected to fill state parks over Memorial Day weekend 5/24/2022 3:23:00 PM View Count 1521 Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.
Apply now for Iowa nonresident deer tags 5/23/2022 3:17:00 PM View Count 3505 The Iowa nonresident deer hunting application period is currently open. Applications close June 5 at midnight, so there's still plenty of time to apply.
Chronic Wasting Disease education course offered in Greene County 5/20/2022 3:20:00 PM View Count 1854 Hunters, landowners, and conservationists interested in managing chronic wasting disease in Iowa’s deer herd are encouraged to attend an education course at the Greene County Extension Office in Jefferson on June 9, 16, and 23.
Title V Air Emissions Fees due July 1 5/20/2022 3:02:00 PM View Count 1070 Facilities subject to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act must submit 2021 emissions fees by July 1, 2022. The Title V air emissions fee for calendar year 2021 is $70.00 per ton.
Sarah Piziali Named Air Quality Bureau Chief 5/19/2022 5:11:00 PM View Count 1240 Sarah Piziali has been chosen as the new bureau chief for Air Quality. She officially starts her new responsibilities on May 27th.
Dubuque residents encouraged to secure garbage, remove pet food and bird feeders to avoid encountering wandering black bear 5/19/2022 3:17:00 PM View Count 1311 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working with the City of Dubuque, the Dubuque County Conservation Board and the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department to monitor the movements of the black bear that has been seen in northeast Dubuque since early May.
Online information available for Lake Anita Water Quality Improvement Plan 5/19/2022 11:05:00 AM View Count 1264 ANITA – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Lake Anita in Cass County can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.
DNR enforcement actions for May 19 5/19/2022 11:04:00 AM View Count 1448 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review for May 19 5/19/2022 11:03:00 AM View Count 1309 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend 5/17/2022 3:30:00 PM View Count 1231 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.
Red Haw State Park partially opens after tornado damage 5/17/2022 3:28:00 PM View Count 1393 CHARITON – Red Haw State Park will open to visitors starting May 20 after a March tornado caused extensive damage to the park. The campground and surrounding trails, which are the most heavily damaged areas, remain closed.
Boaters to hit the waters this Memorial Day weekend 5/17/2022 3:20:00 PM View Count 1711 The unofficial beginning to summer is just days away and that also marks the unofficial beginning of Iowa’s boating season. Boaters across the state are anxious to get out on the lake after the cool and wet spring and are preparing their watercraft for the long holiday weekend.
DNR investigates pollutant in creek near Eddyville 5/17/2022 3:17:00 PM View Count 972 EDDYVILLE - DNR environmental specialists are working to identify the source of discolored water in Palestine Creek near Eddyville.
No Air Quality Fee Changes for Upcoming Fiscal Year 5/17/2022 3:14:00 PM View Count 875 There will be no changes in Air Quality Bureau fees for the 2023 fiscal year, which begins on July 1, 2022, and ends on June 30, 2023.
Sulfur Dioxide Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment 5/17/2022 8:47:00 AM View Count 989 The DNR invites the public to provide comments on the 2022 report for the sulfur dioxide (SO2) Data Requirements Rule (DRR). The DRR requires an annual assessment of recent SO2 emissions in any area where air quality modeling of actual emissions provided the basis for designating the area attainment for the 2010 1-hour SO2 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS).
Iowa DNR County Creek Sign Grant Program announced 5/12/2022 11:30:00 AM View Count 1914 DES MOINES—Conservation and natural resource groups interested in building awareness of Iowa’s creeks and watersheds can now apply for grants to put up signage.
Contracts, grants and rules up for EPC approval 5/12/2022 11:30:00 AM View Count 1190 DES MOINES—Electing officers is first up for the Environmental Protection Commission’s May 17 meeting, followed by grants, rules and contracts.
DNR enforcement actions for May 12 5/12/2022 11:29:00 AM View Count 1470 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review for May 12 5/12/2022 11:28:00 AM View Count 775 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Natural Resource Commission to meet May 12 via teleconference 5/10/2022 2:05:00 PM View Count 931 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting via teleconference at 9:30 a.m., on May 12. The meeting is open to the public.
Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Martens Lake in Sweet Marsh in Bremer County 5/10/2022 2:03:00 PM View Count 2242 TRIPOLI - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Martens Lake in Sweet Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA) beginning May 15 to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish as the lake is drained to prepare for a project that will repair the Martens’ Lake dike.
Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn 5/10/2022 2:00:00 PM View Count 7957 Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) foresters are receiving reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.
Improve your paddling skills with canoe and kayak schools 5/10/2022 1:57:00 PM View Count 1623 DES MOINES —Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who bring people out on the water in canoes or kayaks and want to learn how to teach others about paddling efficiently and safely are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) paddling schools scheduled June through September.
Learn to Hunt program opens registration for Field to Fork archery deer hunting program 5/10/2022 1:55:00 PM View Count 2640 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a six-month workshop to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook white-tailed deer to individuals who have little to no archery hunting experience.
Popular central Iowa paddling destination closed 5/10/2022 1:52:00 PM View Count 2224 This week’s warm weather is perfect for paddlers to get out on rivers. Water recreationists should be aware of bridge construction projects across Iowa.
National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27: Three tips to make boating safer this season 5/10/2022 1:50:00 PM View Count 1319 The nation’s largest recreational boating safety event of the year, National Safe Boating Week, is May 21–27, serves as a reminder to boaters to keep safety front and center all season long. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers three tips for boaters to be safety heroes on the water.
Water Summary Update: Near-average April rains help drought conditions improve 5/5/2022 2:57:00 PM View Count 1252 DES MOINES — Precipitation for April averaged 3.20 inches, about a half inch below normal. The near-normal rainfall helped to continue improvement of drought conditions in Iowa, according to the latest Water Summary Update.