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Grants available for community tree plantings

• 10/1/2024 12:58:00 PM
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Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received funds for tree planting grants for communities.

Fall community trout stocking starts October 18

• 10/1/2024 12:52:00 PM
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Eighteen lakes across Iowa are gearing up to receive trout this fall. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at each location as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer months.

DNR to host an open house on the Oxford Junction Wildlife Area

• 8/8/2024 11:13:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding an open house on Aug. 20, from 3-7 p.m., at the Oxford Junction Community Center, 111 Broadway St., in Oxford Junction, to discuss the habitat management, recreation use, wildlife populations and other topics of interest for the Oxford Junction Wildlife Area.

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

• 7/2/2024 12:40:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting.

Spring community trout stocking starts March 21

• 3/5/2024 12:04:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout in nine lakes across Iowa in March and April as part of its cool weather trout program.

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

• 1/16/2024 3:24:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting.

Fall community trout stocking starts October 21

• 10/17/2023 11:44:00 AM
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Eighteen lakes across Iowa are gearing up to receive trout this fall. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at each location as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer months.

Spring community trout stocking starts March 23

• 3/7/2023 12:16:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff will release between 1,000 and 2,000 rainbow trout in 13 lakes across Iowa in March and April as part of its cool weather trout program.

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

• 2/7/2023 8:08:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting in 27 impacted counties.

State champions named in collegiate trap, skeet, sporting clays, and super sporting clays

• 11/15/2022 11:53:00 AM
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The 2022 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Collegiate Championships was held at Waukee’s New Pioneer Gun Club, Nov. 12-13, that featured 182 athletes from 17 Iowa colleges competing in Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays and Super Sporting Clays.

Kirkwood Community College instructor recognized for outstanding fishing program

• 6/21/2022 12:58:00 PM
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Ken Carroll, Parks and Natural Resources professor at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, is the 2022 recipient of the Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Iowa! program.

Open house to discuss Ram Hollow Wildlife Area forest wildlife stewardship plan

• 10/22/2021 2:10:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public open house on Nov. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Colesburg Community Center, 220 Jackson St., in Colesburg, to discuss a proposed forest wildlife stewardship plan for the area.

Derecho Community Forestry Grant Program funds 66 projects

• 9/28/2021 1:46:00 PM
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The Derecho Community Forestry Grant Program has awarded funds for 66 projects across the 27 counties included in the Governor’s Derecho Disaster Proclamation. An estimated 2,484 trees will be planted in 19 counties hard-hit by the 2020 derecho.

Seven additional community trout ponds ready for anglers to catch trout

• 10/27/2020 2:22:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at seven additional community trout ponds across Iowa as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer. 

Nutrient Reduction Strategy Annual Report Shows Record Conservation Engagement by Iowans

• 7/2/2020 3:40:00 PM
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DES MOINES, Iowa (July 1, 2020) – The 2018-2019 Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS) annual report was released today by Iowa State University, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The findings reveal increased farmer, landowner and community engagement, use of conservation practices, and funding invested in soil health and water quality projects.

6 Tips for Taking Your Kids Fishing in Your Neighborhood

• 6/6/2018 2:00:00 PM
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School's out for the summer! A perfect daytime getaway is a fishing trip to a pond or lake in your neighborhood. Keep the experience fun and positive with these handy tips:

Reminder: grant opportunity to help small Iowa communities with abandoned commercial properties

• 9/22/2016 11:24:00 AM
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DES MOINES-- Funding is still available to Iowa communities with populations of 5,000 or smaller to inspect and properly remove asbestos from abandoned commercial buildings.

Grant Applications Available Now for School and Community Tree Planting

• 6/7/2016 2:01:00 PM
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Trees For Kids grant applications are now available for the fall 2016 grant cycle. The Trees For Kids grant program is designed to provide hands-on educational opportunities for Iowa youth by planting trees on school grounds and other public places.