Enforcement Actions 7/27/2017 11:00:00 AM View Count 3990 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. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR’s website at www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/AboutDNR/EnforcementActions.aspx.
Meeting to discuss Avenue of the Saints Lake water quality improvement plan 7/27/2017 10:59:00 AM View Count 3479 WAVERLY – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Avenue of the Saints Lake in Bremer County can attend a meeting Aug. 9. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion.
Two charged after reports of shots fired 7/25/2017 1:26:00 PM View Count 14658 POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa Department of Natural Resources state park rangers have charged two hunters after a tip was reported by fishermen of shots fired at Lake Manawa on July 22.
Oct. 6-8 Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop now accepting registrations 7/25/2017 1:17:00 PM View Count 5209 Registration is now open for the Oct. 6-8 Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop at Dolliver Memorial State Park, near Otho.
Two men charged for illegal netting 7/19/2017 1:19:00 PM View Count 14075 MUSCATINE COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources law enforcement conservation officers have charged two men after an investigation of illegal netting in an Iowa river.
Public meeting to discuss Kent Park Lake improvement plan 7/18/2017 3:04:00 PM View Count 4224 OXFORD- The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., July 25, at the Conservation Education Center at F.W. Kent Park, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Kent Park Lake, in Johnson County.
Avenson Archery Range Dedicated Today 7/18/2017 3:00:00 PM View Count 5087 The archery range at Volga River State Recreation Area, in Fayette County, will be dedicated Avenson Archery Range July 18, at 4 p.m.
Water Summary Update shows expanding dry areas in Iowa 7/13/2017 1:05:00 PM View Count 4399 DES MOINES – Despite some rainfall across the state and local flooding in northeast Iowa, there is a growing area of dry conditions now covering almost half the state.
Derelict building grants, water and air quality on July EPC agenda 7/13/2017 1:03:00 PM View Count 3468 WINDSOR HEIGHTS – Contracts, grants and rule changes are up for approval at the July 18meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.
Fish kill investigated in Dubuque County stream 7/10/2017 5:25:00 PM View Count 3164 DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources investigated a fish kill July 5 through 7 in and near the east side of White Pine Hollow State Preserve in the northwest corner of Dubuque County.
Natural Resource Commission to meet July 13 in Des Moines 7/10/2017 9:39:00 AM View Count 3379 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., July 13, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Opportunity to Submit Air Quality Client Contact Meeting Agenda Items 7/6/2017 12:45:00 PM View Count 3592 The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the next Air Quality Client Contact Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 17 at 1:00 p.m., at the DNR’s Air Quality Bureau Office. A conference call option is also available for the meeting.
Mountain lion killed Tuesday in Ida County 6/27/2017 1:03:00 PM View Count 7819 Today, officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were called to dispatch a mountain lion from a farm near Galva, in northeast Ida County.
Iowa fisheries biologist recognized for excellence in fish management techniques 6/27/2017 1:02:00 PM View Count 5002 Iowa fisheries management biologist Mark Flammang was recognized as the Fisheries Biologist of the Year by the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) at their annual meeting, June 26 in Ashland, Nebraska.
DNR investigates spilled milk in Adair County tanker accident 6/20/2017 2:44:00 PM View Count 3426 FONTANELLE – An accident with a tanker hauling milk east of Fontanelle Sunday evening caused a spill to reach the Middle Nodaway River.
Mount Vernon archer scores first perfect round in national 3D target competition 6/20/2017 1:02:00 PM View Count 6898 Iowa’s Logan Kelly has become the first archer to shoot a perfect score in 3D competition when he shot a 300 on June 17 at the International Bowhunters Organization Midwest Invitational National Archery in the Schools Program 3D Challenge tournament, in Bloomington, Ind.
Iowa’s state parks have campsites, lodges and shelters available for Fourth of July weekend 6/20/2017 12:59:00 PM View Count 10389 Iowa’s state parks are gearing up to welcome thousands of campers, cabin renters, picnickers and outdoor enthusiasts for the Fourth of July weekend.
New cabin opens at Stone State Park 6/13/2017 12:44:00 PM View Count 6968 A new camping cabin is available for rent at Stone State Park in Sioux City. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Air, land and water quality contracts on June EPC agenda 6/8/2017 1:49:00 PM View Count 3669 WINDSOR HEIGHTS –Contracts for water and land quality monitoring, watershed protection, air quality protection and manure applicator training dominate the June 20 agenda for the Environmental Protection Commission.
Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Geode State Park 6/6/2017 11:36:00 AM View Count 7870 DANVILLE - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will relax fishing regulations at Geode State Park in Henry County starting June 6, to allow anglers to more freely harvest game fish before the lake is renovated this summer.
Natural Resource Commission to meet June 8 near Toledo 6/2/2017 1:04:00 PM View Count 3806 Toledo, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., June 8, in the Tama County Nature Center, 2283 Park Road, in Toledo.
Save the dates for upcoming Client Contact & EPC meetings 5/31/2017 9:59:00 AM View Count 3543 The DNR invites you to upcoming Client Contact and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) meetings.
DNR encourages Iowans to join #MissionFishin 5/30/2017 2:11:00 PM View Count 3687 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recruiting Iowans to accept the mission to take someone fishing. Share your love of fishing with a kid, your best friend, a spouse or your parents.
Public meeting to discuss Lake Geode improvement plan 5/25/2017 3:31:00 PM View Count 3847 DANVILLE – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting at6:30 p.m., June 1, at the Linkin Center in New London, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Geode State Park in Henry County.
Select nursery stock available at discount prices 5/18/2017 8:34:00 AM View Count 5328 For one week only and while supplies last, the State Forest Nursery is offering select species from its remaining inventory at a 50 percent discount.
Cedar Rapids boaters rescued after boat gets stuck on Coralville Reservoir mud flat 5/18/2017 8:33:00 AM View Count 4848 Two Cedar Rapids boaters learned a hard lesson when they passed a marker buoy on the Coralville Reservoir indicating shallow water was ahead.
Sulfur Dioxide Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment 5/16/2017 8:48:00 AM View Count 3337 The DNR is documenting significant reductions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions in Des Moines and Wapello Counties in the first annual report required by the federal SO2 Data Requirements Rule (DRR). The DRR requires an annual assessment of recent SO2 emissions in any area designated attainment based on air quality modeling of actual emissions.
Tour cancelled; EPC meeting by teleconference May 23 5/12/2017 9:26:00 AM View Count 3328 DES MOINES –With few items on the May 23 agenda, the Environmental Protection Commission has cancelled plans for a pre-meeting educational tour in Clayton County. Instead they will meet by conference call.
Agenda for May 25 Air Quality Client Contact Meeting 5/11/2017 8:40:00 AM View Count 3670 An Air Quality Client Contact Meeting will be held Thursday, May 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the DNR Air Quality Bureau conference rooms.
Popular northeast and central Iowa paddling destinations closed 5/10/2017 3:12:00 PM View Count 3779 This weekend’s warm weather is perfect for paddlers to get out on rivers around the state. Water recreationists should avoid three popular destinations this weekend and possibly longer.
Space available in upcoming hunter education classes 5/9/2017 3:02:00 PM View Count 4658 Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam.
Peregrine falcons building on nesting successes 5/9/2017 3:01:00 PM View Count 7423 DES MOINES - Peregrine falcons have increased their presence in Iowa, with peregrine partners and volunteers now reporting 20 peregrine falcon territories in the state.
Natural Resource Commission to meet May 11 in Des Moines 5/5/2017 1:17:00 PM View Count 3534 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., May 11, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Iowa Central shooters take individual, squad, team titles at Iowa State Collegiate Trap Championship 5/3/2017 3:41:00 PM View Count 3751 ACKLEY, Iowa - The Stockdale Gun Club, near Ackley, hosted 77 athletes from seven teams for the Iowa State Collegiate Trap Championship on May 1.
State Preserves Advisory Board to meet via teleconference on Friday 5/2/2017 12:10:00 PM View Count 3080 The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet via teleconference at noon, May 5.
Poultry litter runoff reaches Franklin County stream 4/26/2017 8:43:00 PM View Count 3485 BRADFORD – DNR staff determined April 25 that runoff from poultry litter located one mile north of Bradford in Franklin County reached a small tributary of Maynes Creek.
Alcohol ban in place, hours extended at two Iowa beaches 4/26/2017 3:23:00 PM View Count 4892 DES MOINES -- The Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public that an alcohol ban is currently in effect for the beaches at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon in Johnson County and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, north of Cedar Rapids. The ban applies to both the sand area of the beach, a 200-foot buffer of land surrounding the sand, and the designated swimming area adjacent to the beach as marked by buoys or swim lines. This ban allows the DNR to reopen the beaches until 10:30pm.
Indian Bluffs and Pictured Rocks wildlife areas to become a bird conservation area 4/25/2017 12:27:00 PM View Count 5901 MONTICELLO – A public ceremony to dedicate the Indian Bluffs and Pictured Rocks wildlife areas including the privately owned Indian Bluffs State Preserve as Iowa’s newest Bird Conservation Area (BCA) will take place on May 10 at 1:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Pictured Rocks Pavilion, located about four miles southeast of Monticello at the east end of 190th Street and just north of the boat ramp, located on the west side of the South Fork Maquoketa River.
Fertilizer release in Sac County city of Odebolt 4/21/2017 2:40:00 PM View Count 3193 ODEBOLT – A tanker carrying ammonium thiosulfate, a liquid fertilizer, tipped over in Odebolt this morning.
Iowa County Regional Environmental Improvement Commission designated as an Environmental Management System 4/20/2017 12:34:00 PM View Count 3694 IOWA COUNTY — Iowa’s Environmental Protection Commission designated the Iowa County Regional Environmental Improvement Commission as an Environmental Management System on April 18. Iowa County joins 13 other participants in the program and will begin specialized training provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Rains closing park and forest trails, damages Ledges State Park Road 4/18/2017 12:16:00 PM View Count 4874 While recent rains have cause minimal impact to state parks, people planning park visits are reminded to check current conditions before heading out.
Public comment sought for impaired waters list 4/14/2017 3:06:00 PM View Count 4239 DES MOINES -- The DNR is seeking public comment on the newly released draft impaired waters list. Data released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, today, shows 56 impairments will be removed from the 2014 impaired list, once approved by the EPA.
Fishing license check nets fugitive 4/14/2017 2:26:00 PM View Count 5050 FORT DODGE - David Scott Dayton, 30, of Fort Dodge, was booked into Webster County Jail Thursday after assaulting State Conservation Officer Bill Spece who was checking fishing licenses at the little dam in Fort Dodge.
Opportunity to Submit Air Quality Client Contact Meeting Agenda Items 4/13/2017 1:07:00 PM View Count 2897 The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the next Air Quality Client Contact Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for May 25 at 1:00 p.m., at the DNR’s Air Quality Bureau Office. A conference call option is also available for the meeting.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet April 13 in Des Moines 4/10/2017 11:22:00 AM View Count 3177 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., April 13, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.