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Environmental Protection Meeting in Williamsburg

• 3/31/2016 6:35:00 AM
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WILLIAMSBURG – Drinking water and water monitoring contracts head up the April 19 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission in Williamsburg.

Online Hunting Atlas Offers Hunters Places to Go

• 3/29/2016 7:34:00 AM
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Des Moines – Iowa hunters have been using the interactive Iowa hunting atlas to find new places to go hunting. The hunting atlas features more than 600,000 acres of public hunting land that is owned by the state, county or federal governments. It’s available online.

Public Meeting to Discuss Permit Requirements For Aquatic Pesticide Applicators

• 3/17/2016 9:07:00 AM
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DES MOINES—The DNR will hold a public hearing on renewing a general permit for people who apply pesticides to Iowa waters April 5 in Des Moines.

Hunter Apprentice License Topic of Public Hearing

• 3/15/2016 8:09:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing on rules covering the new hunter apprentice license for April 20, from 1-2 p.m., in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.

Public Invited to Talk About Clear Lake Access on Monday

• 3/10/2016 7:36:00 AM
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CLEAR LAKE – The public is invited to provide input to improvements being made at a public access on Clear Lake’s south shore at Lekwa Marsh.

Natural Resource Commission to Meet March 10 Via Teleconference

• 3/7/2016 8:43:00 AM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet via teleconference at 9 a.m., on March 10, originating from the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.

DNR Seeks Input on Plan to Reduce Sulfur Dioxide In Muscatine

• 2/25/2016 8:18:00 AM
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MUSCATINE – The public is invited to make comments on a plan that would bring air quality in Muscatine into compliance with federal standards for sulfur dioxide.

Proposed Waterfowl Seasons and Zones Available for Public Comment, Topic of March 8 Meeting

• 2/2/2016 7:07:00 AM
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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 to Hold Listening Session on Fall Hunting and Trapping Regulations

• 1/26/2016 7:14:00 AM
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Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting public meetings over the Iowa Communications Network on February 24 from 6 to 9 p.m., to listen to the public’s thoughts on the hunting and trapping regulations for this fall.

DNR Seeks Public Comment on Reducing Alcohol-Related Incidents at State Park Beaches

• 12/15/2015 10:08:00 AM
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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.

Opportunity for Comment on Proposed Dispersion Modeling Data and Guidance Updates

• 11/19/2015 3:40:00 AM
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The DNR is proposing updates to the pre-processed meteorological data for AERMOD, new default background concentrations, updated guidance, and a new air resource availability summary.

Public Comment Period and Hearings on Proposed Air Quality Fees

• 11/6/2015 4:36:00 AM
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On October 8, 2015, the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) approved a Notice of Intended Action for asbestos notification fees and application fees for construction and operating permits. The EPC agenda, draft fee schedule, fiscal impact statement, job impact statement, and the rulemaking available at https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Air-Quality/Stakeholder-Involvement.

Third Quarter SRF Intended Use Plan Updates Released

• 10/30/2015 9:56:00 AM
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The third quarter updates to the FY 2016 Intended Use Plans for the Clean Water SRF and the Drinking Water SRF are now available for public review and comment at the following locations:

Special Phone Commission Meeting To Discuss Air Quality Fees Tomorrow

• 10/7/2015 12:00:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The Environmental Protection Commission will hold a special conference call meeting Oct. 8 to discuss proposed rules establishing fees for air quality applications and notification.

Natural Resource Commission to Meet October 8 in Scott County

• 10/5/2015 12:00:00 PM
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PRINCETON, Iowa– The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet 8:30 a.m., Oct. 8, at Princeton Boll’s Community Center, 428 River Drive, in Princeton.

Register Now for the Iowa Groundwater Association Conference

• 10/1/2015 12:00:00 PM
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IOWA CITY – Those interested in well safety and groundwater quality should plan to attend the Iowa Groundwater Association’s fall conference Oct. 22 at the Terry Trueblood Center, 4213 Sand Road SE in Iowa City, with local tours on Oct. 21.

State Preserves Advisory Board Meets October 6

• 9/29/2015 12:00:00 PM
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The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 10 a.m., Oct. 6, in the third floor conference room of the Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.

DNR to Host Public Meetings on Good Earth at Blood Run Master Plan

• 9/15/2015 12:00:00 PM
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The DNR will hold two public meetings Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Thursday, Sept. 24 to provide information to and gather input from the public on the Good Earth at Blood Run cultural landscape master plan.

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