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Safety tips for paddling in cold weather

Safety tips for paddling in cold weather

  • 11/19/2024 12:24:00 PM
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Winter paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing winter beauty. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers be prepared to paddle in cold weather.
Campground hosts needed for 2025 recreation season

Campground hosts needed for 2025 recreation season

  • 11/19/2024 12:22:00 PM
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The Iowa DNR is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season. If you enjoy camping and meeting new people, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
Essential Autumn tree care tips

Essential Autumn tree care tips

  • 11/18/2024 11:43:00 AM
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Seasonal fall temperatures and lack of snow make it perfect conditions to work in  your yard or timber areas. 
City of Cherokee receives DNR approval for temporary wastewater discharge

City of Cherokee receives DNR approval for temporary wastewater discharge

  • 11/18/2024 11:39:00 AM
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CHEROKEE, IA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved the City of Cherokee’s request to temporarily discharge partially treated wastewater into the Little Sioux River due to safety concerns at the city's wastewater treatment facility.
Save the Date – Discussion on Air Quality Fees on December 10 from 1-3 PM

Save the Date – Discussion on Air Quality Fees on December 10 from 1-3 PM

  • 11/15/2024 11:53:00 AM
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Please join us on December 10 to continue the review and to provide input on draft revisions to the fees for new source review construction permitting, Title V operating permitting, Title V emissions fees, and notifications for demolition and asbestos abatement.
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.
DNR enforcement actions, published 11/07/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/07/2024

  • 11/7/2024 12:02:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake

Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake

  • 11/6/2024 7:07:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently confirmed zebra mussels in Saylorville Lake, after concerned boat owners contacted the DNR while removing their boats from Saylorville for the winter.
Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout

Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout

  • 11/6/2024 7:05:00 AM
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Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout. Male brown and brook trout display their brightest, most vibrant spawning colors this time of year.
Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2

Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2

  • 10/31/2024 1:50:00 PM
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Iowa’s furbearer season opens Saturday and the outlook for trappers is positive – most species populations are steady, and there are some early indications wild fur pelt prices could be trending up this winter.
Iowa stream flows concerning heading in to winter

Iowa stream flows concerning heading in to winter

  • 10/31/2024 1:46:00 PM
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After record low precipitation in September and October, drought conditions have reappeared across much of Iowa, causing river and stream flows to drop to similar levels as in 2023.
DNR enforcement actions, published 10/24/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/24/2024

  • 10/24/2024 2:11:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Trout coming to RAPP Park in Shenandoah this Saturday

Trout coming to RAPP Park in Shenandoah this Saturday

  • 10/15/2024 1:22:00 PM
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SHENANDOAH - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering with Optimal Aquafeed and Page County Conservation Board to stock rainbow trout at 9 a.m., Oct. 19, in RAPP Park outside of Shenandoah.
Consistent watering essential for new trees this fall

Consistent watering essential for new trees this fall

  • 10/15/2024 1:21:00 PM
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Fall is usually a good time to plant trees with mild temperatures and adequate ground moisture. With drought conditions across Iowa this fall, watering newly planted trees on a regular schedule through the 2025 growing season is essential for a strong start and healthy life.
2024 Iowa deer hunting off to a good start

2024 Iowa deer hunting off to a good start

  • 10/15/2024 1:13:00 PM
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Despite warm weather persisting in much of the state, roughly 6,000 deer have been registered so far through the youth and disabled hunter seasons, and the opening of the archery and early muzzleloader seasons, which is slightly higher than both last year and the five-year average.
Iowa’s much anticipated pheasant season opens Oct. 26

Iowa’s much anticipated pheasant season opens Oct. 26

  • 10/15/2024 1:11:00 PM
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Success during the 2023 pheasant season has Iowa hunters eagerly awaiting this year’s opening day and with bird population estimates similar to two years ago, hunters are expecting another great fall afield.
DNR enforcement actions, published 10/10/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/10/2024

  • 10/10/2024 1:52:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
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