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Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers

• 10/27/2020 2:23:00 PM
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Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing Iowa’s rivers and streams this fall. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.

Online information available for Chariton River Water Quality Improvement Plan

• 9/25/2020 1:40:00 PM
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CENTERVILLE – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in the Chariton River can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.

Fishing regulations relaxed at two oxbows along the Missouri River due to low water

• 9/21/2020 6:33:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has relaxed the fishing regulations at Upper Decatur/Tieville Bend and Louisville Bend in Monona County. Low water levels in the Missouri River have trapped fish in these areas and water levels are continuing to drop.

Landscapes, views set Upper Iowa River Chimney Rocks Wildlife Area apart

• 9/15/2020 1:26:00 PM
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DECORAH - Nestled in the heart of Bluff Country in Winneshiek County, the Upper Iowa River Chimney Rocks Wildlife Area offers visitors scenic views of its namesake chimney rocks, reconstructed prairie and a high-quality trout stream emptying into the legendary Upper Iowa River.

Feedback requested on information gathered for lower Missouri River flood risk management project

• 9/10/2020 11:55:00 AM
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DES MOINES -- The Iowa DNR and partner agencies are requesting Iowans’ review of information gathered from a series of public meetings held this summer to identify areas prone to flooding along the Missouri River in Iowa.

DNR investigating a boating incident that injured two

• 9/7/2020 7:27:00 PM
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CLAYTON COUNTY, Iowa – DNR Conservation Officers responded to a boating incident that left two people injured on around 4:30pm Saturday, September 5, 2020 on the Mississippi River in Clayton County.

Upcoming meeting to focus on solutions for lower Missouri River flood risk management

• 8/20/2020 12:26:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- An upcoming stakeholder meeting will help identify and prioritize problem areas along the Missouri River as part of a larger multi-state effort to address flooding in the lower Missouri River basin. 

Second person dies in boat crash on Mississippi River

• 8/19/2020 1:04:00 PM
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LECLAIRE, Iowa – A second person has died from injuries sustained in a boat crash on the Mississippi River on Sunday, August 16.

Meetings announced regarding lower Missouri River flood risk management

• 7/9/2020 1:39:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- Three upcoming stakeholder meetings will help identify and prioritize problem areas along the Missouri River as part of a larger multi-state effort to address flooding in the lower Missouri River basin. 

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.

Iowa DNR partnering on solutions for lower Missouri River flood risk management

• 6/25/2020 1:13:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- The Iowa DNR is working with stakeholders and agencies from across the Missouri River basin to identify problem areas and potential solutions for flood impacts along the lower Missouri River. 

South Skunk River to be designated as a State Water Trail

• 6/25/2020 1:08:00 PM
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The Iowa DNR will officially designate the South Skunk River in Story County as a State Water Trail on Wednesday, June 24.

DNR investigating petroleum sheen on Raccoon River in Des Moines

• 6/23/2020 7:45:00 PM
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DES MOINES—The DNR and city of Des Moines are investigating the source of an ongoing petroleum discharge near Principal Ballpark in Des Moines.

Wastewater released in Council Bluffs

• 6/23/2020 4:49:00 PM
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COUNCIL BLUFFS—The city of Council Bluffs requested permission to release untreated wastewater to the Missouri River after discovering problems with a sewer line this morning.

5 cool things you should know about Iowa State Forests

• 5/21/2020 2:28:00 PM
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As some of Iowa’s most remote and peaceful areas, state forests are different from parks because their primary goal is management of woodland resources. Forests can be overlooked recreation destinations because of their rustic amenities, but nature lovers who visit will find countless opportunities for outdoor fun. Iowa forests offer hundreds of miles of hiking trails, bird watching, fishing, hunting and even primitive camping. 

DNR investigates manure spill in Mitchell County

• 4/24/2020 3:47:00 PM
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STACYVILLE - The DNR is checking a fish kill after the report of a manure spill Thursday evening about three miles southeast of Stacyville in Mitchell County.

Mississippi River walleye length limit changes effective April 1

• 4/1/2020 3:29:00 PM
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Based on overwhelming support received during public meetings in March, Iowa DNR is extending current length limits in Mississippi River Pools 12-20 to now include the entire Mississippi River in Iowa. This change will reflect regulation changes in Minnesota and Wisconsin waters of Pools 9-12.

DNR investigating drowning on Mississippi River

• 3/23/2020 8:46:00 AM
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GUTTENBERG, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a drowning that happened on March 21, around 1:30pm, near the spillway of Lock and Dam #10 on the Mississippi River.

7 Iowa Wildlife Comebacks

• 3/2/2020 3:43:00 PM
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In the last few centuries, a number of Iowa wildlife species have been extirpated from the state - but some have seen successful comebacks, too. Check out these seven animals that have made a comeback in Iowa:

Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed walleye length limit changes on the Mississippi River

• 2/25/2020 3:13:00 PM
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Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on proposed changes to walleye length limits on the Mississippi River, through March 5.

Gates removed on Upper Iowa River dam

• 1/7/2020 12:41:00 PM
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An emergency project to remove damaged gates from the southern segment of Lower Dam on the Upper Iowa River in Winneshiek County is underway. The $60,000 project restores flow to nearly a mile of the Upper Iowa River that was dewatered after the dam was built.

DNR checks on dead fish in Des Moines River

• 12/13/2019 6:06:00 PM
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DES MOINES - DNR staff responded to multiple reports of dead and struggling fish seen along the Des Moines River today.

Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15

• 12/10/2019 12:01:00 PM
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Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7.

IHAP sites help meet the demand for public hunting areas

• 11/26/2019 11:54:00 AM
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WEST UNION, Iowa - The winding roads of Fayette County, east of Eldorado, lead to a 130-acre area split by the Turkey River that could be a sneaky-good spot for hunting deer in a part of the state known for its deer hunting.

Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers

• 10/29/2019 12:07:00 PM
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Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing Iowa’s rivers and streams this fall. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.

Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2

• 10/22/2019 3:43:00 PM
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Furharvesters take note: the outlook is pretty decent for most of the commonly targeted species ahead of Iowa’s furbearer hunting and trapping season.

Portions of Yellow River State Forest reopen following September flooding

• 10/8/2019 11:45:00 AM
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HARPERS FERRY, Iowa – Trails and campground areas at Yellow River State Forest begin reopening following flash flooding in early September.

Strong storms in northeast Iowa cause flooding, closures at Yellow River State Forest

• 9/19/2019 2:30:00 PM
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HARPERS FERRY, Iowa – Flash flooding has forced closures at Yellow River State Forest campgrounds and trails. 

Strong storms in northeast Iowa cause flooding, closures at Yellow River State Forest

• 9/16/2019 8:12:00 AM
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HARPERS FERRY, Iowa – Flash flooding has forced closures at Yellow River State Forest campgrounds and trails.

Neal Smith Trail closed at the I-35/80 bridge over the Des Moines River

• 9/10/2019 2:28:00 PM
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GRIMES, Iowa – Work to repair and widen the Interstate 35/80 bridge over the Des Moines River will detour trail users of the Neal Smith Trail for their safety on a signed detour until summer 2021, weather permitting, according to the Iowa DOT.

Water pump repaired at Riverton Wildlife Area

• 9/3/2019 12:23:00 PM
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Riverton, Iowa - The main pump at the Riverton Wildlife Area began pumping water again to the wetland on Aug. 27, after staff with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Nishnabotna Unit was able to clear the pump intake and get it running.

Water pump repairs underway at Riverton Wildlife Area

• 8/27/2019 11:54:00 AM
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Riverton, Iowa - Hunters planning to go to the Riverton Wildlife Area for the September teal season will need to adjust the way they plan to hunt. The main pump used to flood the wetland has been offline for the past two weeks.

DNR investigating fish kill on Little Maquoketa River

• 8/9/2019 8:11:00 AM
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EPWORTH - The DNR is investigating a fish kill along about a 10-mile stretch of the Little Maquoketa River starting north of Epworth and running downstream to Durango.

Paddlers urged to use caution on two popular river sections

• 7/30/2019 3:03:00 PM
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Paddlers need to use caution on the Raccoon River in Des Moines and Upper Iowa River in Winneshiek County. Two natural hazards on Iowa rivers are reminders that river users need to stay aware, wear life jackets, and make safe decisions on the water.

Stay safe paddling this 4th of July holiday and weekend

• 7/2/2019 11:35:00 AM
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Some Iowa streams are still swollen and swift after a rainy end of June.  While some rivers remain dangerously high, others have dropped to safe levels for paddlers.

Cleanup on Iowa Falls diesel spill near complete

• 4/26/2019 12:44:00 PM
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IOWA FALLS – Clean up of a 50-gallon diesel fuel spill south of Iowa Falls is near completion.

Boaters advised to use caution at former Green Mill Ford Bridge site on the Cedar River

• 4/23/2019 3:08:00 PM
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Fishing boaters and paddlers should use extreme caution if navigating the Cedar River between Waverly and Janesville, where ice jams destroyed the Green Mill Ford Bridge in mid-March.

Diesel spilled south of Iowa Falls

• 4/22/2019 9:42:00 PM
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IOWA FALLS – About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled early Monday afternoon, reaching the South Fork of the Iowa River in Iowa Falls.

DNR investigating four manure runoffs due to weather conditions

• 4/18/2019 12:30:00 PM
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DNR field offices are investigating four manure runoffs in relation to a weather system dropping heavy rainfall totals that moved through the northern and northwest part of the state late last week.

Public invited to discuss future options for the Mon-Maq Dam on the Maquoketa River

• 3/29/2019 10:58:00 AM
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Monticello – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public open house and meeting from 6 to 8:30 p.m., April 4, at the Durgin Pavilion at Camp Courageous, near Monticello, to discuss the future of the Mon-Maq Dam and Maquoketa River.

Littleton Dam removal on the Wapsipinicon River may create hazardous ice conditions

• 2/6/2019 1:39:00 PM
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LITTLETON, Iowa -- A construction project on the Wapsipinicon River in Buchanan County to replace the Littleton Dam with a rapids, may create hazardous ice conditions on the river upstream. Work is expected to start on Monday, Feb. 11.

Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 2

• 1/22/2019 11:34:00 AM
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The paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 2 on the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers and goes through April 30 (sunrise to sunset).

DNR holding public hearings on fifth batch of stream use designation revisions for Iowa streams

• 1/17/2019 1:48:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR is holding public hearings across the state to gather input on proposed designated use changes for a fifth batch of select rivers and streams. The changes in this proposed rule will help protect aquatic life and recreational uses.

Blue sheen in Sioux County stream traced to coop

• 1/14/2019 3:36:00 PM
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BOYDEN - Monday morning, DNR investigators traced a blue-colored sheen in a creek running through Boyden to the local coop.

River Valley OHV Park to remain closed for 2019

• 12/27/2018 8:15:00 AM
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The River Valley OHV Park will remain closed for 2019 due to necessary cleanup following floods and a major fire this past summer.

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