Ongoing Leak from Dredge in Storm Lake 3/21/2016 10:39:00 AM View Count 3959 STORM LAKE –Yet another call alerted the DNR that oil was still leaking near the dredge on the east side of the Storm Lake marina Sunday.
Air Quality Bureau Title V Workshop (April 20th and 21st) 3/17/2016 9:35:00 AM View Count 3476 The Title V section of the Air Quality Bureau will be holding two sessions of a training workshop on the Title V permitting process. One session will be geared toward customers that are new to the Title V program and one will be more in depth targeting customers that are familiar with Title V. All customers are welcomed to attend either session.
Collection of Air Permits (CAP) Option Now Available 3/17/2016 9:34:00 AM View Count 4221 Today the DNR is making available a new air quality construction permit option called a Collection of Air Permits (CAP).
Second Leak from Dredge in Storm Lake 3/17/2016 9:09:00 AM View Count 3943 STORM LAKE – Responding to a new complaint about an oil sheen on the east side of the Storm Lake marina, the DNR and multiple Storm Lake staff and officials investigated to find the source of the oil Thursday morning.
Public Meeting to Discuss Permit Requirements For Aquatic Pesticide Applicators 3/17/2016 9:07:00 AM View Count 4434 DES MOINES—The DNR will hold a public hearing on renewing a general permit for people who apply pesticides to Iowa waters April 5 in Des Moines.
Be Cautious, Prepare for Upcoming Severe Weather 3/17/2016 9:06:00 AM View Count 4504 WINDSOR HEIGHTS – No one wants to think about a disaster, but floods and tornadoes are two of Iowa’s most common hazards.
Storm Caused Evacuation, Wastewater Discharge In Clinton County 3/16/2016 8:03:00 AM View Count 3884 CLINTON – Storm damage in the Royal Pines Village mobile home park on Highway 30 west of Clinton led to evacuation of the park Tuesday night.
Exploring Maquoketa Caves State Park and the Grant Wood Scenic Byway 3/16/2016 4:42:00 AM View Count 36456 Traipse along Jackson County’s Grant Wood Scenic Byway for a trip through Iowa’s lifeblood.
Hunter Apprentice License Topic of Public Hearing 3/15/2016 8:09:00 AM View Count 5370 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing on rules covering the new hunter apprentice license for April 20, from 1-2 p.m., in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Northeast Iowa Trout Stream Stocking Schedule 3/15/2016 8:05:00 AM View Count 29583 The popular annual stream trout stocking season begins April 4. This year’s trout stocking calendar, available online.
Choose Iowa's Top State Park and Earn a Chance to Win a Free Weekend of Camping 3/15/2016 8:04:00 AM View Count 4284 DES MOINES — Take time this March to fill out another kind of bracket and support your local state park. Join the DNR’s Park Madness on Facebook, and be in the running to win a free weekend of camping.
Gasoline Spill in Sioux City Appears to be Contained 3/11/2016 10:12:00 AM View Count 4505 SIOUX CITY – An unknown amount of gasoline has reached a drainage ditch in Sioux City near the Magellan Pipeline tank farm.
Fire Helps Manage Iowa's Grasslands 3/11/2016 9:18:00 AM View Count 9417 The work to improve Iowa’s prairies takes center stage each spring when agencies and private landowners use fire to manage their grasslands and improve their value for wildlife.
Catfish with a Cajun Kick [Recipe] 3/11/2016 8:46:00 AM View Count 8238 With roots in Cajun-Creole cuisine, this recipe for blackened catfish - along with homemade remoulade and coleslaw - is sure to be a hit at your next fish fry.
Coralville Makes Green Strides for Water Quality 3/11/2016 7:24:00 AM View Count 10385 Generally, Coralville Lake, just upstream from its namesake town, does its job as a flood control reservoir. But the lake was no match for the floods of 1993 and 2008, creating millions of dollars in damages for the eastern Iowa town.
Paddlers Urged to Avoid Portion of Des Moines River Near Boone 3/11/2016 2:21:00 AM View Count 4291 BOONE – Kayakers and canoeists are warned to avoid a popular stretch of the Des Moines River in Boone County following the partial collapse of an historic bridge Thursday afternoon.
Leak Discovered from Dredge in Storm Lake 3/10/2016 10:24:00 AM View Count 4308 STORM LAKE – Responding to a complaint, the DNR investigated and found an oily material leaking from the dredge in Storm Lake about noon today.
DNR Approves Construction Permit for Pipeline on Public Land 3/10/2016 9:58:00 AM View Count 5596 DES MOINES – A permit for the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline Project to cross publicly-owned land has been approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Edible Outdoors Coming to Des Moines Social Club March 24 3/10/2016 7:45:00 AM View Count 4797 DES MOINES - A new venture in the metro is connecting adults with Polk County’s natural resources where they learn to forage, hunt and fish. Edible Outdoors Des Moines is kicking off on March 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Des Moines Social Club for anyone interested in learning more about the program. Join us and try your hand at fly tying, build a seed ball to attract pollinators to your neighborhood, and create a beeswax candle all while enjoying delicious wild game hors d’oeuvres.
Three Weeks Left to Apply for the Iowa Environmental Excellence Awards 3/10/2016 7:43:00 AM View Count 4135 DES MOINES – Iowa businesses, organizations and citizens are reminded that three weeks remain to apply for the Governor’s Iowa Environmental Excellence Awards.
Water Summary Update - Iowa Remains Drought-Free 3/10/2016 7:42:00 AM View Count 3599 DES MOINES—All of Iowa remains drought free, according to the National Drought Monitor, and stream flows remain normal to above normal for about half of the state.
Contracts, Air and Water Quality Dominate Environmental Protection Meeting 3/10/2016 7:40:00 AM View Count 3785 ANKENY – Contracts for solid waste, watershed planning and water monitoring top the agenda for the March 15 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission in Ankeny.
Public Invited to Talk About Clear Lake Access on Monday 3/10/2016 7:36:00 AM View Count 4096 CLEAR LAKE – The public is invited to provide input to improvements being made at a public access on Clear Lake’s south shore at Lekwa Marsh.
SLEIS Training Now Available Online 3/10/2016 6:19:00 AM View Count 6143 Due to high demand for State & Local Emission Inventory System (SLEIS) training, the DNR has developed several training videos that are available on the Air Quality Bureau’s eAirServices webpage.
5 Reasons to Visit Honey Creek Resort This Spring 3/10/2016 5:41:00 AM View Count 9138 Whether it's for spring break or a weekend getaway, try Honey Creek State Park Resort this spring.
Wastewater Discharge in Sheldon 3/8/2016 6:44:00 AM View Count 4457 SHELDON – Thanks to an observant angler, the DNR and city of Sheldon wastewater operators were alerted to a wastewater discharge Monday.
Spring Outdoors Woman Workshop Ready for Registrations 3/8/2016 6:38:00 AM View Count 4404 The popular Iowa Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program is taking registrations for its third annual workshop at Honey Creek Resort State Park. The two-and-a-half-day event will be held April 28 - May 1, 2016.
10,000 Boat Owners Still Need to Verify Hull ID by April 30 3/8/2016 6:37:00 AM View Count 4558 An estimated 10,000 Iowa boat owners who were notified that their crafts were assigned a hull identification number by the manufacturer that is not in compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard have yet to verify their HIN with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources before their current registration expires on April 30.
Free Seedlings for Iowa Schools and Communities From Trees for Kids 3/8/2016 6:36:00 AM View Count 8153 DES MOINES -- To celebrate Earth Week next month, the Trees for Kids program is offering free seedlings to schools and communities across Iowa.
Late Winter is Best Time to Manage Roadsides 3/8/2016 6:34:00 AM View Count 9093 Iowa has more than 1.6 million acres of road right-of-ways and when properly managed these roadsides provide important nesting, roosting, and escape habitat for pheasants, partridge, quail, ducks, rabbits and many different songbirds.
Time to Stop Pruning Oaks 3/8/2016 6:33:00 AM View Count 6079 Spring weather seems to be here a bit early this year and according to the Department of Natural Resources, that means it’s time to finish pruning oak trees to prevent the spread of oak wilt.
Land Donors Honored During Reception in Des Moines 3/8/2016 6:31:00 AM View Count 3663 DES MOINES – More than 4,500 acres of Iowa land in 15 counties with an estimated value of more than $10 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet March 10 Via Teleconference 3/7/2016 8:43:00 AM View Count 3996 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet via teleconference at 9 a.m., on March 10, originating from the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
Prepping Your Tackle Box for Spring Fishing 3/4/2016 8:48:00 AM View Count 14280 If this stretch of warmer weather has you itching for spring fishing, now is a great time to dust off the tackle box and prepare for a great fishing season.
Two Canines Shot Test Positive as Wolves 3/4/2016 4:20:00 AM View Count 10439 Test results conclusively identified two large canines shot this winter in Osceola County and Van Buren County as wolves, likely originating from the Great Lakes population in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The samples were tested at the University of California-Davis.
Lake Darling Takes the Spotlight Again Following Renovation 3/2/2016 5:43:00 AM View Count 11709 On the same September day 64 years earlier, legendary conservationist and Iowan Jay “Ding” Darling ceremoniously “set the gate” on the then newest and largest artificial lake in Iowa, Lake Darling.
12 Upcycling Ideas for the Savvy Outdoor Enthusiast 3/2/2016 5:00:00 AM View Count 17699 Camping and relaxing outside should be great ways to spend your day and not your money. Still, accessories and new fandangled gear can get pricey pretty quick, so try these alternative upcycling options to get back to the fun instead of the store!
2016 Iowa Fishing Forecast: Top Picks in Every County 3/1/2016 10:05:00 AM View Count 61892 From easy access to family-friendly to off the beaten path, these are the places insiders go. So get started and find your fun.
Meeting Set to Discuss Proposed Bird Conservation Area in Loess Hills 3/1/2016 9:31:00 AM View Count 4410 PISGAH, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will discuss the proposed designation of the region including Loess Hills State Forest, Preparation Canyon State Park, and Loess Hills Wildlife Management Area as a state Bird Conservation Area (BCA) at a public meeting on March 16. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Loess Hills State Forest Visitor Center in Pisgah, two blocks west of State Hwy. 183, at 206 Polk Street.
State Forest Nursery and Reiman Gardens Team Up to Promote Butterfly and Bird Habitat 3/1/2016 9:29:00 AM View Count 4719 DES MOINES –The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ State Forest Nursery and Reiman Gardens are teaming up to promote butterfly and songbird habitat. Customers who order a Butterfly and Bird packet before March 25 will receive two free passes to Reiman Gardens in Ames.
Partnership Provides Hands-On Experience for College Students, Helps DNR Data Collection 3/1/2016 9:26:00 AM View Count 4154 Forty students made their way into the main building on Hawkeye Community College’s farm lab in Waterloo on Wednesday morning where they joined staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources unloading a trailer of bobcats and otters for the day’s hands-on biology lesson.
Waterfowl Hunter Input Helps Guide Season Setting Process 3/1/2016 9:24:00 AM View Count 4020 It was a conversation that began last fall with a randomly selected group of duck hunters meeting in Ames. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was looking for their thoughts on the waterfowl seasons and zones before hosting six meetings that would help formulate waterfowl hunting seasons in Iowa from 2017-2021.
Public Meeting on Blood Run Cultural Landscape Master Plan, March 10 3/1/2016 9:16:00 AM View Count 4443 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold a public meeting and open house on Thursday, March 10, to provide information and discuss the cultural landscape master plan for Blood Run State Park.
Recycled Salt Brine Protects Roads - and Iowa's Streams 3/1/2016 4:29:00 AM View Count 18441 During cold and snowy Iowa winters, salt is a must to keep cars on the road. A new approach protects streams and creates a new product to help drivers make a safe trip.
Runoff From Beef Facility Reaches Nishnabotna Tributary in Pottawattamie County 2/29/2016 10:51:00 AM View Count 3877 MACEDONIA – Sunday the DNR received a call regarding diluted liquid manure running off a field from a cattle open feedlot about 20 miles east of Council Bluffs.