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Brook trout thrive at South Pine Creek wildlife area

• 8/29/2023 2:08:00 PM
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The brook trout in South Pine Creek might be the most well-known of the trout species in the Hawkeye State. And for good reason. This strain has been confirmed through two genetic assessments as unique to Iowa.

DNR to discuss reclamation project at Pella Wildlife Area during public meeting on Feb. 24

• 2/3/2022 10:06:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural resources (DNR) is considering a mine reclamation project at the Pella Wildlife Management Area (WMA), that would restore the areas previously used as a coal strip mine.

A quiet wild place

• 6/30/2020 2:42:00 PM
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Mt. Sterling, Iowa - The Fox River Wildlife Area is about as far off the beaten path as person can get without getting totally lost. The public hunting area in southern Van Buren County is on the way to nowhere and except for some nonresidents who show up each deer season, it doesn’t get too many visitors.

Noddleman Island is Western Iowa’s secret wild playground

• 6/12/2018 11:41:00 AM
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The old advertising tag line – just waiting to be explored – could have been written for Noddleman Island Wildlife Management Area on the east shore of the Missouri River.

Floodwaters damage Sweet Marsh Wildlife Area

• 7/31/2017 8:35:00 AM
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TRIPOLI, Iowa - Heavy rainfall last weekend in the Wapsipinicon and Plum Creek watersheds in Chickasaw and Bremer counties has caused a 60 foot by 40 foot section of the dike on Martens Lake on the Sweet Marsh Wildlife Management Area to fail. The breach likely occurred during the night of July 23. 

Wastewater Discharge Reaches Little Storm Lake Wildlife Area; Heavy Rain Causes Discharges Throughout State

• 12/14/2015 10:23:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Heavy rainfall throughout much of the state has overloaded many wastewater treatment systems in Iowa, causing wastewater discharges.

Lake Sugema and Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Becoming a Bird Conservation Area

• 9/29/2015 12:00:00 PM
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KEOSAUQUA – A public ceremony to dedicate Lake Sugema Wildlife Management Area, Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Shimek State Forest Keosauqua Unit, and a portion of the Fox River watershed as Iowa’s newest Bird Conservation Area (BCA) will take place on October 15 at 1:30 pm. at the Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Lodge.

Lost Grove Lake Dedication Ceremony October 7

• 9/29/2015 12:00:00 PM
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The public is invited to celebrate the dedication of Iowa’s newest lake at the Lost Grove Lake main boat ramp, October 7 at 1:00 p.m.

Make Your Own Snowman Bird Feeder

• 2/6/2015 5:11:00 AM
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Add bird and wildlife foods to your snowman to make this seasonal rite of passage fun and functional.