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Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 14 in Des Moines

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 14 in Des Moines

  • 11/7/2024 2:35:00 PM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., Nov. 14, in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 10 in Des Moines

Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 10 in Des Moines

  • 10/1/2024 1:02:00 PM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 10, in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.
DNR seeks public input on administrative rule revisions to the chapter on special nonresident deer and turkey licenses to promote natural resources

DNR seeks public input on administrative rule revisions to the chapter on special nonresident deer and turkey licenses to promote natural resources

  • 7/18/2024 2:41:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for special nonresident deer and turkey licenses. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for meaningful input.
DNR seeks public input on wildlife administrative rule revisions

DNR seeks public input on wildlife administrative rule revisions

  • 7/10/2024 2:45:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa wildlife and related programs. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for input.
DNR seeks public input on administrative rule revisions for driving in meandered streams

DNR seeks public input on administrative rule revisions for driving in meandered streams

  • 7/10/2024 12:32:00 PM
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The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for driving in meandered streams. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by the Governor on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for meaningful input.
DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions

DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions

  • 7/9/2024 12:01:00 PM
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The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa state parks and related programs. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by the Governor on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for meaningful input.
DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions

DNR seeks public input on state park administrative rule revisions

  • 6/25/2024 12:15:00 PM
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The DNR is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Iowa state parks and related programs. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for meaningful input.
DNR to host Western Iowa deer population meetings in July

DNR to host Western Iowa deer population meetings in July

  • 6/25/2024 11:41:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting eight meetings in Western Iowa to discuss the status of the region’s deer herd as population levels have fallen in recent years. The meetings are open to the public.
Kirke Woods management topic of June 6 public meeting

Kirke Woods management topic of June 6 public meeting

  • 5/20/2024 8:39:00 PM
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BEVINGTON, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public meeting to discuss past and future management of the 474-acre Kirke Woods Wildlife Area, on June 6, at 5:30 p.m., at the Bevington City Hall.
Natural Resource Commission to meet May 9

Natural Resource Commission to meet May 9

  • 5/6/2024 7:16:00 AM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., on May 9, at 6200 Park Ave., Suite 200, Pine Lake Conference Room, in Des Moines.
Natural Resource Commission to meet March 14

Natural Resource Commission to meet March 14

  • 3/12/2024 2:42:00 PM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., March 14.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

  • 3/7/2024 2:28:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting Mar.19. The meeting is virtual only.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

  • 2/9/2024 10:38:00 AM
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DES MOINES - The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting Feb. 20. The meeting is open to the public.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

  • 1/11/2024 4:24:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting Jan.17. The meeting is open to the public.
Proposed rule available for comment

Proposed rule available for comment

  • 1/10/2024 10:45:00 AM
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DES MOINES -- In accordance with Executive Order 10 (EO10), the Iowa DNR will hold a formal public comment period for the proposed Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65 (567 IAC Chapter 65) - Animal Feeding Operations. The public comment period is open until Feb. 23.
Air quality permits under review, published 12/28/2023

Air quality permits under review, published 12/28/2023

  • 12/28/2023 2:26:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Air quality permits under review, published 12/21/2023

Air quality permits under review, published 12/21/2023

  • 12/21/2023 2:13:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

  • 12/7/2023 2:41:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting Dec. 19. The meeting is open to the public.
Iowa Nonpoint Source Plan Vision available for public review

Iowa Nonpoint Source Plan Vision available for public review

  • 12/7/2023 2:38:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- Iowa’s Nonpoint Source Management Plan Vision document and public presentation are now available for public review and comment on the DNR Watershed Improvement webpage: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water-Quality/Watershed-Improvement/Nonpoint-Source-Plan
DNR continues to monitor for Chronic Wasting Disease

DNR continues to monitor for Chronic Wasting Disease

  • 11/21/2023 11:51:00 AM
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The Iowa DNR will be working with hunters again this gun season to collect deer tissue samples to test for chronic wasting disease. So far this year, tissue samples from eight individual deer are suspected positive for the always fatal disease.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

  • 11/16/2023 2:55:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting Nov. 21. The meeting is open to the public.
Iowa DNR to host open house on Backbone State Park forest stewardship plans

Iowa DNR to host open house on Backbone State Park forest stewardship plans

  • 11/7/2023 11:58:00 AM
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MANCHESTER -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an open house to discuss forest stewardship plans for Backbone State Park and Forest, from 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 15, at the Environmental Field Office, in Manchester. The public is invited to attend.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 12

Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 12

  • 10/9/2023 6:54:00 AM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 12, in the Wallace State Office Building, Conference Room 2 North, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines. The meeting is open to the public.
DNR to host a virtual public meeting regarding Supreme Beef nutrient management plan

DNR to host a virtual public meeting regarding Supreme Beef nutrient management plan

  • 9/21/2023 2:37:00 PM
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DES MOINES --The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be hosting a virtual public meeting on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. to gather public comment on the Supreme Beef, LLC Nutrient Management Plan (NMP). The facility is located at 15869 Glider Road, Monona, Iowa in Giard Township in Clayton County.
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