Dubuque residents encouraged to secure garbage, remove pet food and bird feeders to avoid encountering wandering black bear 5/19/2022 3:17:00 PM View Count 1452 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working with the City of Dubuque, the Dubuque County Conservation Board and the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department to monitor the movements of the black bear that has been seen in northeast Dubuque since early May.
Online information available for Lake Anita Water Quality Improvement Plan 5/19/2022 11:05:00 AM View Count 1421 ANITA – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Lake Anita in Cass County can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.
DNR enforcement actions for May 19 5/19/2022 11:04:00 AM View Count 1654 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review for May 19 5/19/2022 11:03:00 AM View Count 1465 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend 5/17/2022 3:30:00 PM View Count 1451 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.
Red Haw State Park partially opens after tornado damage 5/17/2022 3:28:00 PM View Count 1520 CHARITON – Red Haw State Park will open to visitors starting May 20 after a March tornado caused extensive damage to the park. The campground and surrounding trails, which are the most heavily damaged areas, remain closed.
Boaters to hit the waters this Memorial Day weekend 5/17/2022 3:20:00 PM View Count 1884 The unofficial beginning to summer is just days away and that also marks the unofficial beginning of Iowa’s boating season. Boaters across the state are anxious to get out on the lake after the cool and wet spring and are preparing their watercraft for the long holiday weekend.
DNR investigates pollutant in creek near Eddyville 5/17/2022 3:17:00 PM View Count 1142 EDDYVILLE - DNR environmental specialists are working to identify the source of discolored water in Palestine Creek near Eddyville.
No Air Quality Fee Changes for Upcoming Fiscal Year 5/17/2022 3:14:00 PM View Count 1012 There will be no changes in Air Quality Bureau fees for the 2023 fiscal year, which begins on July 1, 2022, and ends on June 30, 2023.
Sulfur Dioxide Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment 5/17/2022 8:47:00 AM View Count 1102 The DNR invites the public to provide comments on the 2022 report for the sulfur dioxide (SO2) Data Requirements Rule (DRR). The DRR requires an annual assessment of recent SO2 emissions in any area where air quality modeling of actual emissions provided the basis for designating the area attainment for the 2010 1-hour SO2 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS).
Iowa DNR County Creek Sign Grant Program announced 5/12/2022 11:30:00 AM View Count 2118 DES MOINES—Conservation and natural resource groups interested in building awareness of Iowa’s creeks and watersheds can now apply for grants to put up signage.
Contracts, grants and rules up for EPC approval 5/12/2022 11:30:00 AM View Count 1350 DES MOINES—Electing officers is first up for the Environmental Protection Commission’s May 17 meeting, followed by grants, rules and contracts.
DNR enforcement actions for May 12 5/12/2022 11:29:00 AM View Count 1570 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review for May 12 5/12/2022 11:28:00 AM View Count 876 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Natural Resource Commission to meet May 12 via teleconference 5/10/2022 2:05:00 PM View Count 1050 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting via teleconference at 9:30 a.m., on May 12. The meeting is open to the public.
Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Martens Lake in Sweet Marsh in Bremer County 5/10/2022 2:03:00 PM View Count 2533 TRIPOLI - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Martens Lake in Sweet Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA) beginning May 15 to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish as the lake is drained to prepare for a project that will repair the Martens’ Lake dike.
Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn 5/10/2022 2:00:00 PM View Count 8234 Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) foresters are receiving reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.
Improve your paddling skills with canoe and kayak schools 5/10/2022 1:57:00 PM View Count 1781 DES MOINES —Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who bring people out on the water in canoes or kayaks and want to learn how to teach others about paddling efficiently and safely are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) paddling schools scheduled June through September.
Learn to Hunt program opens registration for Field to Fork archery deer hunting program 5/10/2022 1:55:00 PM View Count 2855 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a six-month workshop to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook white-tailed deer to individuals who have little to no archery hunting experience.
Popular central Iowa paddling destination closed 5/10/2022 1:52:00 PM View Count 2484 This week’s warm weather is perfect for paddlers to get out on rivers. Water recreationists should be aware of bridge construction projects across Iowa.
National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27: Three tips to make boating safer this season 5/10/2022 1:50:00 PM View Count 1452 The nation’s largest recreational boating safety event of the year, National Safe Boating Week, is May 21–27, serves as a reminder to boaters to keep safety front and center all season long. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers three tips for boaters to be safety heroes on the water.
Water Summary Update: Near-average April rains help drought conditions improve 5/5/2022 2:57:00 PM View Count 1399 DES MOINES — Precipitation for April averaged 3.20 inches, about a half inch below normal. The near-normal rainfall helped to continue improvement of drought conditions in Iowa, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Emissions are down—Get outdoors to enjoy improved air 5/5/2022 2:56:00 PM View Count 1086 It’s spring. That time of year when temperatures warm, mushrooms pop up and the outdoors beckons.
DNR to kick off waste sorts across state to learn more about landfill diversion goals 5/5/2022 2:55:00 PM View Count 1310 DES MOINES – Over the next 12 weeks, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will conduct waste sorts across the state to learn more about how Iowans recycle and use their local landfills.
DNR enforcement actions for May 5 5/5/2022 2:54:00 PM View Count 1528 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review for May 5 5/5/2022 2:40:00 PM View Count 1155 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Personal air sensors—adding to our knowledge 5/5/2022 8:19:00 AM View Count 1179 DES MOINES—As personal air sensors become more popular it’s important to understand their usefulness and their limitations. Air sensors are lower-cost, portable devices that measure air quality.
Small wastewater discharge to Council Bluffs creek 5/5/2022 8:17:00 AM View Count 1191 COUNCIL BLUFFS—Wednesday morning a plugged sewer line at the Conagra Brands facility in Council Bluffs caused wastewater to overflow, eventually reaching Mosquito Creek.
Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Badger Lake in Webster County 5/3/2022 3:54:00 PM View Count 1703 FORT DODGE - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Badger Lake beginning May 7 to more freely harvest game fish before the lake is renovated to eliminate an overabundant population of common carp and restore water quality and habitat.
Smoky Air? Protect yourself from wildfires 4/28/2022 1:15:00 PM View Count 2123 Air Quality Awareness Week May 2 – 6, 2022 DES MOINES—Healthy air is important for everyone. Breathing smoke, however, can be a risky prospect.
DNR enforcement actions for April 28 4/28/2022 1:14:00 PM View Count 1851 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review for April 28 4/28/2022 1:13:00 PM View Count 1119 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns community college trap, skeet and sporting clays champions 4/26/2022 1:46:00 PM View Count 1768 Iowa Western dominated the 2022 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Junior College Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Championships held April 23-24, at the Iowa State Trapshooting Association Homegrounds, near Cedar Falls.
Fish Iowa! offers webinar on kayak fishing basics 4/26/2022 1:44:00 PM View Count 1461 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a free kayak fishing basics webinar on May 16, from 7 - 8 p.m., via Zoom, for those who have little or no experience and want to learn more about how to get started.
Final community trout pond stocked and ready for anglers to catch trout 4/26/2022 1:42:00 PM View Count 1528 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at North Prairie Lake, in Cedar Falls, as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer.
DNR crews achieve walleye collection goals despite cold, late spring 4/26/2022 1:40:00 PM View Count 2530 This year’s unusual cold, late spring delayed the start of walleye collection efforts.
Governor Reynolds proclaims 150th anniversary of Arbor Day 4/26/2022 1:37:00 PM View Count 1590 DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day on April 29. It is estimated that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska City, Neb., on the first Arbor Day in 1872.
Air Quality permits under review, published 4/21/2022 4/21/2022 2:03:00 PM View Count 1043 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
DNR enforcement actions, published 4/21/2022 4/21/2022 1:59:00 PM View Count 1928 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Join DNR watershed project groups for Earth Day 4/21/2022 1:58:00 PM View Count 1133 DES MOINES - Earth Day provides many ways to enjoy our natural resources or simply to help.
7 ways to celebrate Arbor Day’s 150th anniversary 4/20/2022 4:11:00 PM View Count 3582 Arbor Day is celebrating 150 years on April 29. It is estimated that over 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska City, Nebraska on the first Arbor Day in 1872.
Earth Day --- Saving the earth one small step at a time 4/19/2022 12:15:00 PM View Count 1580 DES MOINES—Figuring out what you can do to help the planet can seem overwhelming.
Five boating tips to keep waters clean all season long 4/19/2022 12:13:00 PM View Count 1310 Iowa boat owners can help to protect the environment by following five simple tips all summer long.
Leave wildlife babies where they belong --- In the wild 4/19/2022 12:12:00 PM View Count 3051 It's as predictable as May flowers - from border to border, the Wildlife Baby Season has arrived in Iowa. From now until at least mid-June, DNR field offices across the state will be inundated with hundreds of phone calls and scores of deliveries regarding "orphaned wildlife."
Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring 4/19/2022 12:10:00 PM View Count 1533 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with Alliant Energy and the USDA Forest Service, is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.