Livestock Master Matrix Adopted in 88 Counties 2/4/2016 5:17:00 AM View Count 5436 DES MOINES – Once again, 88 of 99 Iowa counties notified DNR in January that they plan to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed locations for animal confinements by using the master matrix.
Environmental Protection Commission to Meet February 16 2/4/2016 5:15:00 AM View Count 3928 WINDSOR HEIGHTS – Commissioners will be asked to approve contracts and two referrals to the Iowa Attorney General at the Feb. 16 Environmental Protection Commission meeting.
Iowa Citizens Playing Key Role in Tracking Imperiled Wildlife 2/2/2016 7:16:00 AM View Count 4569 Peering through binoculars, a citizen scientist is watching a huge nest in a tree that is home to two bald eagles and their young, or are there three young in that nest? Hard to tell and a follow up visit will be needed; in the meantime, notes are taken and a peaceful hour is spent watching one of the most spectacular birds in North America.
Proposed Waterfowl Seasons and Zones Available for Public Comment, Topic of March 8 Meeting 2/2/2016 7:07:00 AM View Count 6642 Waterfowl hunters have the opportunity to comment on proposed 2016 Iowa waterfowl seasons that were approved during the Jan. 20 meeting of the Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
DNR Finds Manure Runoff While Checking Weekend Complaint in Lee County 2/2/2016 1:41:00 AM View Count 3750 FORT MADISON – The DNR checked on a complaint received Sunday that manure was running off into Rogers Ditch about seven miles northeast of Fort Madison.
Bagley Man Injured at Guthrie County Shooting Range 2/1/2016 2:46:00 AM View Count 4944 PANORA – A Bagley man was injured by a gunshot wound Sunday afternoon while target shooting in Guthrie County.
DNR Investigating Manure Runoff Complaint South of Red Oak 1/29/2016 10:56:00 AM View Count 3829 COBURG – The DNR Atlantic field office is investigating a complaint of manure runoff about three miles southwest of Coburg near the Montgomery–Page county line.
Batavia Teen Wins Gen-X Bow Promotion 1/26/2016 7:16:00 AM View Count 4160 Jacob Stiles, 14, of Batavia, has won a new Gen-X Bow valued at $275 after his name was drawn on Jan. 19. Stiles will pick up his right handed, blue Gen-X Bow from Buck Hollow Sports, in Pella.
Trout Stocking at Bacon Creek Lake Re-Scheduled for Jan 26 1/21/2016 8:55:00 AM View Count 4486 Sioux City – The trout stocking at Bacon Creek Lake is scheduled for Jan. 26 at 1:00 p.m. Previously scheduled for Jan. 16, the stocking was postponed due to unsafe ice conditions.
Pork Congress - Another Manure Applicator Training Opportunity 1/21/2016 6:56:00 AM View Count 4197 DES MOINES – Producers attending the Iowa Pork Congress Jan. 28 in Des Moines can fulfill annual training requirements for manure applicator certification.
49th General CRP Signup Underway 1/21/2016 6:55:00 AM View Count 4923 DES MOINES – Late in December the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the 49th general signup for the popular Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
Opportunity to Submit Air Quality Client Contact Meeting Agenda Items 1/21/2016 3:19:00 AM View Count 3822 The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the next Air Quality Client Contact Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for February 18 at 1:00 p.m., at the DNR’s Air Quality Bureau Office. A conference call option is also available for the meeting.
Select Boat Owners Need to Verify Hull ID Number to Register Their Craft 1/19/2016 7:28:00 AM View Count 6223 Iowa boat owners who received a letter alerting them that their boat hull identification number (HIN) does not comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and they have to verify their HIN with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in order to register their boat.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet January 20 in Des Moines 1/15/2016 5:34:00 AM View Count 4092 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet 1 p.m., Jan. 20, in the second floor north conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Commissions Will Meet Jointly January 20 1/15/2016 5:29:00 AM View Count 4114 DES MOINES – The Environmental Protection Commission and the Natural Resources Commission, both of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will meet jointly Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Wallace Building second floor north conference room at 502 E. Ninth St. in Des Moines. Each commission will present its annual report followed by reports of mutual interest from DNR staff.
Trout Stocking Delayed at Bacon Creek Lake 1/14/2016 7:41:00 AM View Count 4714 Sioux City – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has cancelled the trout stocking at Bacon Creek Lake scheduled for Jan. 16, due to unsafe ice conditions.
Wastewater Discharge Occurs in Blairsburg 1/12/2016 10:23:00 AM View Count 4176 BLAIRSBURG – The city of Blairsburg in Hamilton County lost all pumping capability at their lift station about 2 or 3 p.m. Monday.
Hook and Hunt University at Pheasants Forever State Convention 1/12/2016 10:19:00 AM View Count 4754 Efforts to create the next generation of Iowa hunters will be the focus of the Hook and Hunt University during Iowa Pheasants Forever state convention, Jan. 29-30, at the Prairie Meadows Hotel and Casino in Altoona.
DNR Investigates Potential Wastewater Entering Stream in Shelby County 1/9/2016 2:33:00 AM View Count 3677 HARLAN – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating reports of land application of process wastewater potentially entering a stream after receiving numerous telephone calls from concerned citizens.
Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Commissions Meet January 20 1/7/2016 8:08:00 AM View Count 4493 The Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Commissions will meet Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. to discuss their annual reports.
Manure Overflow Investigated in Taylor County 12/31/2015 5:15:00 PM View Count 3966 LENOX – A manure overflow at a small hog finishing farm about three miles southwest of Lenox was being investigated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Thursday evening.
11 Great Winter Cabin Getaways in Iowa State Parks 12/30/2015 8:26:00 AM View Count 86960 The quiet solitude that makes a perfect winter getaway is waiting for you in beautiful, comfortable year-round cabins at several Iowa state parks. It’s a great time to take advantage of hiking trails (many allow cross-country skiing and snowmobiling), wildlife watching (deer and birds galore), fishing and more.
Is Modification to a DNR Air Construction Permit Needed? 12/29/2015 8:52:00 AM View Count 4772 The DNR has developed a fact sheet to provide additional clarification to applicants of when a modification may or may not be necessary to an existing air construction permit.
Two Hunters Rescued From Icy Water in Mills County 12/21/2015 4:24:00 AM View Count 4956 HASTINGS – A father and son were rescued from icy water Sunday while deer hunting in Mills County.
Air Quality Fees Adopted by the Environmental Protection Commission 12/16/2015 9:40:00 AM View Count 4486 The Environmental Protection Commission adopted rules and a fee schedule for asbestos notification fees and application fees for construction and operating permits during the December 15 meeting. The rules were adopted and filed emergency after notice, meaning that they will become effective today. The new fees included on the fee schedule will become effective on January 15, 2016.
Input Requested on the 2014 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report 12/16/2015 8:15:00 AM View Count 4150 The DNR seeks comments on its draft of the legislatively mandated 2014 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.
DNR Seeks Public Comment on Reducing Alcohol-Related Incidents at State Park Beaches 12/15/2015 10:08:00 AM View Count 5035 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal public comment on ways to reduce the number of alcohol-related incidents that occur on beaches at state parks and recreation areas.
Marshalltown Man Injured by Self-Inflicted Gunshot While Deer Hunting on Sunday 12/13/2015 8:56:00 AM View Count 4694 DES MOINES – A Marshalltown man suffered a self-inflicted injury to his hand from a shotgun slug while deer hunting Sunday in Palo Alto County.
Worthington Man Injured While Trapping Sunday 12/13/2015 8:15:00 AM View Count 4837 DES MOINES – A Worthington man was injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while trapping Sunday in Delaware County.
Bondurant Man Injured Saturday While Deer Hunting 12/12/2015 4:05:00 PM View Count 5302 DES MOINES – A Bondurant man was injured by a gunshot wound while deer hunting Saturday in Guthrie County.
Wastewater Discharge Occurring From Elliott Treatment Lagoon 12/11/2015 11:25:00 AM View Count 3895 ELLIOTT – The DNR is investigating the report of an ongoing wastewater discharge at the city of Elliott’s wastewater lagoon.
Boil Advisory Issued for City of Lovilla 12/11/2015 7:49:00 AM View Count 4030 LOVILIA – A boil advisory for the city of Lovilia in Monroe County has been lifted.
Updated Permit Template Available for Comment 12/11/2015 7:24:00 AM View Count 4036 The Air Quality Construction Permit Section is proposing to update its construction permit template. The template is the basis for the final construction permits issued by the Air Quality Bureau. These updates are aimed at providing clarity in permit requirements and at the same time providing a permit that is shorter in length.
New Construction Permit Option and Informational Meeting 12/11/2015 6:46:00 AM View Count 4178 The DNR is proposing to create a new air quality construction permit option called a Collection of Air Permits (CAP). The CAP permit will allow multiple emission points and permits to be combined into one document. The CAP permit option was developed based on recommendations from our recent dual LEAN events that included both permit applicants and DNR staff.
Water Summary Update: Conditions Remain Stable Through Unusually Warm and Wet November 12/10/2015 8:55:00 AM View Count 4399 DES MOINES — Overall conditions continue to be stable across the state through a warm transition into winter and precipitation is running high due to a very wet November.
Air Quality Adjustments to Environmental Commission Agenda 12/10/2015 8:54:00 AM View Count 3562 WINDSOR HEIGHTS – The agenda for the Dec. 15 Environmental Protection Commission meeting has been amended by adding fee proposals for air quality services and postponing a proposed referral on asbestos violations to a future meeting.
Counties Sign Up Now to Evaluate Animal Confinement Sites 12/10/2015 8:52:00 AM View Count 4641 DES MOINES – Counties interested in evaluating proposed animal feeding facilities must adopt and submit a construction evaluation resolution to the DNR between Jan. 1 and 31.
Winter Manure Application Rules Kick in Monday Dec 21 12/10/2015 8:50:00 AM View Count 7240 DES MOINES – Early snowfall in much of northern Iowa may affect animal producers with confinement (totally roofed) facilities when limits on applying liquid manure on snow-covered ground start Dec. 21.
Fee Rules and Fee Schedule Added to Commission Agenda for Approval 12/10/2015 8:34:00 AM View Count 4148 The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) will be asked to approve air quality fee rules and a fee schedule at the December 15 meeting. If approved, the fee schedule would become effective on January 15, 2016.
Save the Dates: January 5-6, 2016: Fee Advisory Group Meetings & January 7, 2016: Informational Meeting on “Collection of Air Permits” 12/9/2015 2:00:00 AM View Count 4754 Please join us to discuss the current and upcoming Air Quality Bureau budget. Historically, the Bureau met with Title V stakeholders each year to discuss the budget and anticipated changes in fees. Recent legislation (SF 488) directs the Air Quality Bureau to extend this practice to all fee advisory groups.
Large Canine Shot in Northwest Iowa; Tissue Submitted to Identify Species 12/8/2015 10:11:00 AM View Count 6292 A large canine shot Sunday morning by a coyote hunter in Osceola County that resembles a wolf in appearance is being examined by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Testing of the animal’s DNA will be done to identify the species.
2016 Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Dec 15 12/8/2015 7:04:00 AM View Count 6666 The calendar insists it’s middle December – regardless of what the thermometer says – meaning 2015 will soon become 2016 and time to renew hunting and fishing licenses.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet December 10 in Des Moines 12/7/2015 6:42:00 AM View Count 3948 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet 9:30 a.m., Dec. 10, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
EPC to Hear Manure Management Report, Rule on Contracts 12/3/2015 10:20:00 AM View Count 4134 WINDSOR HEIGHTS – Commissioners will hear a presentation on manure management, and be asked to approve contracts and an air quality referral to the Iowa Attorney General, at the Dec. 15 Environmental Protection Commission meeting.
Still Looking for a Place to Host Your Holiday Gathering? 12/1/2015 6:59:00 AM View Count 5165 Are you the one responsible for planning your holiday get-together or company party? Still need a place to host it? You might want to check out several state park lodges open year-round.