Air, water and land quality contracts dominate June EPC agenda 6/7/2018 3:58:00 PM View Count 3320 DES MOINES—Many contracts, including three for air and water quality monitoring, are up for the Environmental Protection Commission to approve at its June 19 meeting in Des Moines.
Natural Resource Commission to meet June 14 in Decorah 6/6/2018 3:06:00 PM View Count 2867 DECORAH– The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m. on June 14, in Room 102 of Olin Hall at Luther College, 700 College Drive, in Decorah.
Public meeting to discuss wastewater general permit renewal for well services 5/11/2018 9:20:00 AM View Count 2990 DES MOINES – The DNR will hold a public stakeholder meeting to answer questions and collect public comments on the renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater general permit for water well construction and service discharges.
Natural Resource Commission to meet May 10 5/4/2018 3:23:00 PM View Count 3119 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m. on May 10, in the four floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Agenda for May 17 Air Quality Client Contact Meeting 5/3/2018 2:34:00 PM View Count 3151 An Air Quality Client Contact Meeting will be held Thursday, May 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in DNR Conference Room 2N at our new location in the Wallace State Office Building, located at 502 E. 9th St, Des Moines.
Natural Resource Commission to meet April 12 4/6/2018 2:33:00 PM View Count 3038 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m. on April 12, in the four floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Opportunity to Submit Air Quality Client Contact Meeting Agenda Items 4/5/2018 9:48:00 AM View Count 2780 The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the next Air Quality Client Contact Meeting.
Solid waste and drinking water rule updates at Environmental Protection Commission meeting 3/8/2018 1:29:00 PM View Count 3109 WINDSOR HEIGHTS – Updating state rules to reflect changes in state and federal law will be up for the Environmental Protection Commission’s consideration at their business meeting at 10 a.m., March 20, in Windsor Heights.
Public meeting on fatal deer disease set for March 15 in Corydon 3/6/2018 11:52:00 AM View Count 9864 CORYDON, Iowa - Deer hunters who hunt in Wayne County take note– chronic wasting disease (CWD) has shown up in your area.
Natural Resource Commission to meet March 8 in Des Moines 3/2/2018 1:57:00 PM View Count 3152 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m. on March 8, in the fourth-floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
State Preserves Advisory Board to meet via teleconference Feb. 14 2/12/2018 9:09:00 AM View Count 2927 The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet via teleconference at 11 a.m., Feb. 14.
EPC meeting scheduled for Feb. 20 in Windsor Heights 2/8/2018 2:14:00 PM View Count 3381 WINDSOR HEIGHTS--The Environmental Protection Commission will meet Feb. 20 in Windsor Heights to hear updates on Environmental Management Systems grant awards, air quality rules, and contracts for watershed improvement projects.
DNR confirms Altoona location as site for Feb. 21 listening session on fall hunting and trapping regulations 2/6/2018 1:01:00 PM View Count 10468 Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the Hy-Vee store in Altoona as the final location for the wildlife rules public meeting on February 21. The meeting provides a setting for the DNR to listen to the public’s thoughts on hunting and trapping regulations for this fall.
DNR to hold listening session on fall hunting and trapping regulations Feb. 21 1/23/2018 11:49:00 AM View Count 12719 Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting public meetings on February 21 from 6 to 9 p.m., to listen to the public’s thoughts on the hunting and trapping regulations for this fall.
DNR public meeting on construction projects postponed 1/22/2018 2:40:00 PM View Count 3021 Wahpeton, Iowa - A public meeting to discuss construction plans in the Gull Point State Park Complex originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 23 has been postponed until Thursday, January 25 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Iowa Lakeside Lab Mahan Hall in Wahpeton.
Public meeting to highlight successes of 2017 and projects for 2018 at Ledges State Park 1/16/2018 2:14:00 PM View Count 3759 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources at Ledges State Park will host an annual public meeting on Thursday, January 18th at the Boone City Hall auditorium (923 8th Street; Boone, IA 50036) to discuss upcoming projects of 2018
DNR to discuss construction projects at public meeting 1/12/2018 3:03:00 PM View Count 4041 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 23, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeside Lab Mahan Hall in Wahpeton, IA to discuss construction plans in the Gull Point State Park Complex.
EPC meeting scheduled for Jan. 17 in Des Moines 1/11/2018 3:57:00 PM View Count 3016 The Environmental Protection Commission will meet at 1 p.m., Jan. 17, in the Fourth Floor Conference Room at the Wallace Building, 502 E. Ninth St. in Des Moines to discuss air and water quality rule proposals. A joint meeting with the Natural Resources Commission at 10 a.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room 2N will precede the EPC’s regular meeting.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Jan. 17 in Des Moines 1/11/2018 10:42:00 AM View Count 3570 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 1 p.m., Jan. 17, in the Wallace State Office Building, second floor north conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Asbestos Notification Fee Increase To Be Proposed at the Environmental Protection Commission meeting 1/8/2018 1:44:00 PM View Count 3610 The Department of Natural Resources will propose a fee increase from $100 to $200 for the asbestos NESHAP notification fee at the January 17, 2018, Environmental Protection Commission (Commission) meeting.
Fee Advisory Group Meetings on February 2 12/15/2017 1:15:00 PM View Count 3937 Please join us on February 2, 2018, to review and provide comment on the draft Air Quality Bureau budget for the next state fiscal year.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Dec. 14 in Des Moines 12/8/2017 10:32:00 AM View Count 3790 Des Moines - The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 14, in the Wallace State Office Building, fourth floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
EPC meeting scheduled for Dec. 19 in Windsor Heights 12/7/2017 3:46:00 PM View Count 3528 WINDSOR HEIGHTS--The Environmental Protection Commission will meet Dec. 19 in Windsor Heights to hear updates on the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund and updates to rules.
Iowans invited to help DNR in setting water quality goals for streams, rivers 12/7/2017 3:45:00 PM View Count 3773 DES MOINES —The DNR wants to know Iowans’ thoughts on improving the state’s water quality goals as the DNR conducts its every-three-years review of water quality standards. Iowans can attend one of three meetings across the state.
Public meeting to discuss bird conservation area near Ottumwa 11/21/2017 11:43:00 AM View Count 3788 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will discuss the proposed designation of the region including Soap Creek, Fox Hills and Eldon Wildlife areas, Stephens State Forest, Lake Wapello State Park and Pioneer Ridge Nature Area as a state Bird Conservation Area (BCA) during a public meeting on Dec. 7.
Environmental Protection Commission to tour manufacturing and wastewater sites prior to Nov. 21 meeting 11/9/2017 1:32:00 PM View Count 3843 MT. PLEASANT—Tours and training are planned for the Environmental Protection Commission’s November meeting.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 9 in Des Moines 11/3/2017 3:30:00 PM View Count 3531 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., Nov. 9, in the Wallace State Office Building, fourth floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Opportunity to Submit Air Quality Client Contact Meeting Agenda Items 11/2/2017 8:47:00 AM View Count 3509 The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the next Air Quality Client Contact Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 30 at 1:00 p.m., at the DNR’s Air Quality Bureau Office located a 7900 Hickman Rd, Windsor Heights. A conference call option is also available for the meeting.
Meeting to discuss Green Valley and Thayer Lake water quality improvement plans 10/26/2017 11:32:00 AM View Count 3522 CRESTON – Iowans interested in the results of DNR studies to improve water quality in Green Valley and Thayer lakes in Union County can attend a meeting Nov. 8. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lakes to the meeting for discussion.
Public hearing to take comments on stormwater permitting for potential energy facility 10/19/2017 11:32:00 AM View Count 3733 ELKADER — The DNR will hold a public hearing Nov. 29 to take comments regarding a proposed stormwater construction permit for the Walz Energy facility near Monona.
Monona stormwater meeting canceled 10/10/2017 12:52:00 PM View Count 3370 MONONA — An Oct. 11 meeting to discuss a stormwater construction permit for a facility near Monona has been canceled.
EPC to tour golf course following October meeting in Altoona 10/5/2017 12:01:00 PM View Count 3344 ALTOONA--The Environmental Protection Commission will meet Oct. 17 in Altoona to consider a contract and an air quality rule.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 12 in Des Moines 10/5/2017 11:05:00 AM View Count 3412 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 12, in the Wallace State Office Building, fourth floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Iowa DNR to host chronic wasting disease meetings Oct. 11 in Harpers Ferry and Waukon and Oct. 17 in Elkader 10/3/2017 1:33:00 PM View Count 4548 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled three meetings in northeast Iowa to discuss the results from the special scientific deer collection effort conducted during late January and February around Harpers Ferry and in the northern portion of Allamakee County. The collection effort was an important part of the Iowa DNR’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) monitoring.
Public meeting to discuss permitting for potential energy facility 9/28/2017 1:07:00 PM View Count 3496 MONONA — The DNR will hold a public meeting Oct. 11 to discuss a stormwater construction permit for the Walz Energy facility near Monona.
Iowa DNR to discuss chronic wasting disease September 25 and 26 in Monona and Harrison counties 9/19/2017 2:32:00 PM View Count 6802 Deer hunters in western Iowa take note – chronic wasting disease (CWD) has shown up on your doorstep. Five deer harvested in southeast Nebraska in 2016 have tested positive for CWD.
Public meeting to discuss Iowa Great Lakes curlyleaf pondweed management plans 9/19/2017 2:30:00 PM View Count 4478 SPIRIT LAKE - Recommendations to manage the invasive curlyleaf pondweed at East Okoboji Lake and Lower Gar Lake will be presented at a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 28, at the Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts on the Spirit Lake High School campus.
Environmental Protection Commission to meet Monday in response to rulemaking petition 9/14/2017 11:09:00 AM View Count 3122 DES MOINES – In a departure from the normal date, the Environmental Protection Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in Room 103 of the Iowa State Capitol.
REAP assemblies scheduled in 18 communities 9/12/2017 3:01:00 PM View Count 3402 Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) assemblies will begin next month, giving all Iowans an opportunity to discuss what their vision is for Iowa’s outdoor recreation, soil and water enhancement, historical resources and land management and more.
Meetings to discuss water quality improvement plan for the Iowa River 9/7/2017 1:25:00 PM View Count 3653 IOWA CITY – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in the Iowa River and its tributaries can attend one of three meetings across the basin. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the river to the meeting for discussion.
Public Meeting to discuss Hickory Grove Lake improvement plan 8/29/2017 1:03:00 PM View Count 3190 NEVADA –The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Story County Conservation Board (SCCB) will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12th, at the Oriole Shelter in Hickory Grove Park, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Hickory Grove Lake in Story County.
Agenda for August 17 Air Quality Client Contact Meeting 8/8/2017 3:55:00 PM View Count 3811 An Air Quality Client Contact Meeting will be held Thursday, August 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Natural Resource Commission to meet August 10 at Olofson Shooting Range 8/4/2017 10:43:00 AM View Count 3252 Polk City, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 1 p.m., Aug. 10, at the Charles “Butch” Olofson Shooting Range, 11652 NW Nissen Drive, Polk City.
DNR holding public hearings on updates to wasteload allocation procedure document and E. coli water quality standards 8/3/2017 3:29:00 PM View Count 3198 DES MOINES – The DNR is holding public hearings across the state to gather input on proposed updates to surface water quality standards.
Air and water quality on August EPC agenda 8/3/2017 3:25:00 PM View Count 2860 WINDSOR HEIGHTS –Commissioners will be asked to approve a plan to meet air quality goals, several contracts and two wastewater general permits at the Aug. 15 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.