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Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20

• 2/8/2022 1:30:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20.

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes

• 2/8/2022 1:23:00 PM
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SPIRIT LAKE – The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14.  It will close after that date and reopens on May 7. These are the only Iowa lakes that have a closed season for walleye.

Special wildlife practices available thru Conservation Reserve Program

• 2/8/2022 1:20:00 PM
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The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) offers several programs for landowners to enroll environmentally sensitive farmland into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).

Two additional community trout ponds stocked last week

• 2/8/2022 1:17:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at  Moorland Pond (Fort Dodge) and Big Lake (Council Bluffs) as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer. 

DNR finalizes public meeting locations to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

• 2/8/2022 12:44:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

Snowmobilers encouraged to use safe operating practices when riding on the Iowa Great Lakes

• 2/3/2022 3:49:00 PM
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SPIRIT LAKE - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers operating on the Iowa Great Lakes to use caution as ice conditions change throughout the winter.

Bald eagle found shot in Cedar Rapids, public help sought to find person responsible

• 2/3/2022 2:44:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for help to identify the person responsible for shooting a bald eagle that was discovered in southeast Cedar Rapids on Jan. 9.

Air Quality permits under review, February 3, 2022

• 2/3/2022 2:11:00 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 air quality.

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/3/2022

• 2/3/2022 2:04:00 PM
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DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

Find Wilson Park Lake Water Quality Improvement Plan online

• 2/3/2022 2:02:00 PM
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LENNOX – Iowans interested in results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Wilson Park Lake in Taylor County can view a presentation on DNR’s YouTube channel.

Environmental Protection Commission to meet on 15th

• 2/3/2022 1:58:00 PM
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DES MOINES - Commissioners have a short agenda at the Feb. 15 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.

DNR to discuss reclamation project at Pella Wildlife Area during public meeting on Feb. 24

• 2/3/2022 10:06:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural resources (DNR) is considering a mine reclamation project at the Pella Wildlife Management Area (WMA), that would restore the areas previously used as a coal strip mine.

DNR to discuss Lake Ahquabi improvements during Feb. 8 public meeting

• 2/1/2022 2:07:00 PM
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INDIANOLA -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will discuss its plans to improve water quality and fishing at Lake Ahquabi, and upgrade campground amenities and provide better accessibility throughout Lake Ahquabi State Park, during an open house on Feb. 8.

DNR tracking fuel spill in Eldora

• 1/28/2022 6:00:00 PM
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ELDORA—DNR and emergency response staff are tracking down a fuel release in Eldora.

Taxes are for the birds...and other vulnerable wildlife

• 1/28/2022 2:18:00 PM
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We know taxes aren't a lot of fun, but there is a small thing you can do to feel better about the process.

Air Quality permits under review, January 27, 2022

• 1/27/2022 3:09:00 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 air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements. We encourage public comments on draft permits, providing help on how to make effective comments. Submit written comments to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period. DNR considers public comments befor...

EPA adds 1-bromopropane (1-BP) to the Clean Air Act List of Hazardous Air Pollutants

• 1/25/2022 4:25:00 PM
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On January 5, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule to add 1-bromopropane (1-BP) to the Clean Air Act (CAA) list of hazardous air pollutants (HAP).

Outdoor education workshops scheduled this spring and summer

• 1/25/2022 3:55:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is sponsoring workshops for K–12 and early childhood educators on Iowa’s outdoors this spring and summer.  

Trees for Kids grant applications due March 4

• 1/25/2022 3:54:00 PM
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DES MOINES –  The popular Trees for Kids grant program is now accepting applications through March 4.

Freeze time with your favorite fishing buddy this winter

• 1/25/2022 3:51:00 PM
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If you’ve never gone ice fishing before, it’s time to get in on the fun. Bundle up the family and enjoy some of the best fishing experiences of the year.

Community trout pond stockings unannounced this winter and spring

• 1/25/2022 3:48:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at three community trout ponds as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer.  

Chickadee tax check-off donations soared in 2020

• 1/25/2022 3:43:00 PM
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Last year, more than 7,100 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form. The number of people donating has continually declined and represents about 0.5 percent of total taxpayers in Iowa.

2021 hunting, fishing license sales

• 1/25/2022 3:40:00 PM
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In 2021, nonresidents purchased…

DNR demonstrates AFO Siting Atlas at Pork Congress

• 1/22/2022 2:56:00 PM
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Join Iowa DNR specialists in Booth 1409 to see how the updated AFO Siting Atlas works during Pork Congress next week.

Eastern Iowa Minor Source Air Emission Inventories due May 15

• 1/20/2022 2:08:00 PM
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Minor source facilities located in the eastern third of Iowa (counties listed below) must submit their Minor Source Emission Inventory (MSEI) for calendar year 2021 emissions by May 15, 2022. If your facility is required to complete this year’s report, you will receive a letter from DNR.

DNR finalizes public meeting locations to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

• 1/20/2022 1:38:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

Wastewater discharge in city of Storm Lake

• 1/19/2022 1:13:00 PM
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STORM LAKE—Early this morning, wastewater flowed into the city of Storm Lake’s storm sewers for less than an hour.

Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 1

• 1/18/2022 2:15:00 PM
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The paddlefish snagging season on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers opens Feb. 1 and goes through April 30 (sunrise to sunset).

New lifetime trout fishing license now available

• 1/18/2022 2:13:00 PM
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DES MOINES - Iowa anglers who are at least 65 years old can now purchase a lifetime trout fishing license.

Annual surveillance effort finds 36 Iowa deer with chronic wasting disease

• 1/18/2022 2:10:00 PM
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Samples from nearly 5,000 deer have been tested as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) effort to monitor for chronic wasting disease, resulting in 36 confirmed positives from the 2021-2022 hunting season.

Natural Resource Commission to meet Jan. 19

• 1/14/2022 3:50:00 PM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m., on Jan. 19. The meeting is open to the public.

DNR urges caution on the ice after snowmobile, ATV go through on the Okobojis

• 1/14/2022 3:45:00 PM
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SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is encouraging ice anglers and snowmobilers to use caution when going out on the ice after a snowmobile and an ATV broke through the ice on West Okoboji Lake and East Okoboji Lake Thursday night.

Use SLEIS To Slice The Time Spent Reporting Emissions

• 1/14/2022 9:25:00 AM
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The State & Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) can simplify your 2021 air emissions inventory report and ensure it is complete and accurate.

DNR to host open house to discuss Wolf Hollow Wildlife Area forest wildlife stewardship plan

• 1/13/2022 2:54:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public open house on March 8, at 6 p.m., at Pin Oak Lodge, 45996 State Hwy. 14, south of Chariton, to discuss the history of the Wolf Hollow Wildlife Area and the proposed forest wildlife stewardship plan developed specifically for the area.

Air Quality permits under review, January 13, 2022

• 1/13/2022 2:33:00 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 air quality.

DNR Enforcement Actions, published 1/13/2022

• 1/13/2022 2:31:00 PM
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DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

Dry year ends on a wet note - 2021 Water Summary Update

• 1/13/2022 2:29:00 PM
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DES MOINES — Last year was the second dry year in a row for Iowa. Over the previous 24 months parts of central and west central Iowa received a foot less than normal moisture.

Counties - Sign up to evaluate animal confinement sites

• 1/13/2022 2:26:00 PM
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DES MOINES - Counties interested in evaluating construction permits for proposed animal feeding facilities must adopt and submit a construction evaluation resolution by the end of January.

Iowa is hosting a large population of bald eagles this winter

• 1/11/2022 2:29:00 PM
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Iowa is in the middle of its annual bald eagle population survey and although the numbers are still coming in, all indications point to 2022 being a really good year for eagles wintering in Iowa.

Updates Proposed to Construction Permit Framework

• 1/10/2022 4:05:00 PM
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The DNR Air Quality Bureau Construction Permit section is proposing to make several updates to the permit framework.  The framework is the starting point for each permit and outlines the obligations and rights of the owner and operator.

Comment Opportunity: Proposed Rule Changes for Air Electronic Submittal

• 1/10/2022 4:00:00 PM
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The Environmental Protection Commission recently approved a proposed air quality rulemaking for formal public comment.

Water and wastewater rules on Environmental Protection Commission agenda

• 1/6/2022 11:43:00 AM
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DES MOINES—Commissioners will be asked to approve four final rules at the Jan. 19 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission. 

Air Quality permits under review for Jan. 6

• 1/6/2022 11:42:00 AM
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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 air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.

DNR enforcement actions for Jan. 6

• 1/6/2022 11:41:00 AM
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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.

Winter aeration system in use at three Northwest Iowa lakes

• 1/4/2022 12:54:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has turned on the winter aeration systems at Center Lake and Silver Lake in Dickinson County, and Ingham Lake in Emmet County.

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