EPC to tour northeast Iowa prior to September 18 meeting 9/6/2018 2:09:00 PM View Count 2790 ELKADER—Prior to its business meeting, the Environmental Protection Commission will learn about the unique geology that makes northeast Iowa a trout-fishing destination.
Natural Resource Commission to meet September 13 in Mills County 9/5/2018 2:45:00 PM View Count 3738 PACIFIC JUNCTION, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 13, at the Mills County Conservation Board Nature Center, 56235 Deacon Road, in Pacific Junction.
Public meeting to discuss Missouri River Fish Management Office 9/5/2018 2:44:00 PM View Count 3382 ONAWA, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting at 6:00 p.m., Sept. 11, at the Lewis & Clark State Park Visitor Center, to discuss plans for the Missouri River Fish Management Office.
DNR to hold public meeting on proposed forest wildlife stewardship plan in Vinton 8/14/2018 12:48:00 PM View Count 3125 VINTON – Members of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public meeting on August 23, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the US Bank in Vinton to discuss the proposed forest wildlife stewardship plan at Dudgeon Lake Forest Wildlife Area.
Natural Resource Commission to meet August 9 in Des Moines 8/2/2018 12:16:00 PM View Count 2576 DES MOINES – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 9, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
State Preserves Advisory Board meets June 28 6/26/2018 11:46:00 AM View Count 3167 The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 10 a.m., June 28, in Room 2 North Air Quality in the Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Public Meeting to discuss West Lake Park improvement plan 6/19/2018 1:30:00 PM View Count 2553 BLUEGRASS –The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Scott County Conservation Board (SCCB), in coordination with FYRA Engineering, will host a public meeting at 5 p.m., June 28, at the Blue Grass Public Safety Building (606 Mayne Street) to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at West Lake Park.
Air, water and land quality contracts dominate June EPC agenda 6/7/2018 3:58:00 PM View Count 3341 DES MOINES—Many contracts, including three for air and water quality monitoring, are up for the Environmental Protection Commission to approve at its June 19 meeting in Des Moines.
Natural Resource Commission to meet June 14 in Decorah 6/6/2018 3:06:00 PM View Count 2881 DECORAH– The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m. on June 14, in Room 102 of Olin Hall at Luther College, 700 College Drive, in Decorah.
Natural Resource Commission to meet May 10 5/4/2018 3:23:00 PM View Count 3123 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m. on May 10, in the four floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Natural Resource Commission to meet April 12 4/6/2018 2:33:00 PM View Count 3051 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m. on April 12, in the four floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Solid waste and drinking water rule updates at Environmental Protection Commission meeting 3/8/2018 1:29:00 PM View Count 3135 WINDSOR HEIGHTS – Updating state rules to reflect changes in state and federal law will be up for the Environmental Protection Commission’s consideration at their business meeting at 10 a.m., March 20, in Windsor Heights.
Public meeting on fatal deer disease set for March 15 in Corydon 3/6/2018 11:52:00 AM View Count 9882 CORYDON, Iowa - Deer hunters who hunt in Wayne County take note– chronic wasting disease (CWD) has shown up in your area.
Natural Resource Commission to meet March 8 in Des Moines 3/2/2018 1:57:00 PM View Count 3163 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m. on March 8, in the fourth-floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
EPC meeting scheduled for Feb. 20 in Windsor Heights 2/8/2018 2:14:00 PM View Count 3388 WINDSOR HEIGHTS--The Environmental Protection Commission will meet Feb. 20 in Windsor Heights to hear updates on Environmental Management Systems grant awards, air quality rules, and contracts for watershed improvement projects.
DNR confirms Altoona location as site for Feb. 21 listening session on fall hunting and trapping regulations 2/6/2018 1:01:00 PM View Count 10501 Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the Hy-Vee store in Altoona as the final location for the wildlife rules public meeting on February 21. The meeting provides a setting for the DNR to listen to the public’s thoughts on hunting and trapping regulations for this fall.
DNR public meeting on construction projects postponed 1/22/2018 2:40:00 PM View Count 3032 Wahpeton, Iowa - A public meeting to discuss construction plans in the Gull Point State Park Complex originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 23 has been postponed until Thursday, January 25 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Iowa Lakeside Lab Mahan Hall in Wahpeton.
Public meeting to highlight successes of 2017 and projects for 2018 at Ledges State Park 1/16/2018 2:14:00 PM View Count 3782 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources at Ledges State Park will host an annual public meeting on Thursday, January 18th at the Boone City Hall auditorium (923 8th Street; Boone, IA 50036) to discuss upcoming projects of 2018
EPC meeting scheduled for Jan. 17 in Des Moines 1/11/2018 3:57:00 PM View Count 3029 The Environmental Protection Commission will meet at 1 p.m., Jan. 17, in the Fourth Floor Conference Room at the Wallace Building, 502 E. Ninth St. in Des Moines to discuss air and water quality rule proposals. A joint meeting with the Natural Resources Commission at 10 a.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room 2N will precede the EPC’s regular meeting.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Dec. 14 in Des Moines 12/8/2017 10:32:00 AM View Count 3798 Des Moines - The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 14, in the Wallace State Office Building, fourth floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
EPC meeting scheduled for Dec. 19 in Windsor Heights 12/7/2017 3:46:00 PM View Count 3551 WINDSOR HEIGHTS--The Environmental Protection Commission will meet Dec. 19 in Windsor Heights to hear updates on the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund and updates to rules.
Iowans invited to help DNR in setting water quality goals for streams, rivers 12/7/2017 3:45:00 PM View Count 3796 DES MOINES —The DNR wants to know Iowans’ thoughts on improving the state’s water quality goals as the DNR conducts its every-three-years review of water quality standards. Iowans can attend one of three meetings across the state.
Public meeting to discuss bird conservation area near Ottumwa 11/21/2017 11:43:00 AM View Count 3816 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will discuss the proposed designation of the region including Soap Creek, Fox Hills and Eldon Wildlife areas, Stephens State Forest, Lake Wapello State Park and Pioneer Ridge Nature Area as a state Bird Conservation Area (BCA) during a public meeting on Dec. 7.
Environmental Protection Commission to tour manufacturing and wastewater sites prior to Nov. 21 meeting 11/9/2017 1:32:00 PM View Count 3855 MT. PLEASANT—Tours and training are planned for the Environmental Protection Commission’s November meeting.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 9 in Des Moines 11/3/2017 3:30:00 PM View Count 3560 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., Nov. 9, in the Wallace State Office Building, fourth floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Meeting to discuss Green Valley and Thayer Lake water quality improvement plans 10/26/2017 11:32:00 AM View Count 3557 CRESTON – Iowans interested in the results of DNR studies to improve water quality in Green Valley and Thayer lakes in Union County can attend a meeting Nov. 8. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lakes to the meeting for discussion.
Public hearing to take comments on stormwater permitting for potential energy facility 10/19/2017 11:32:00 AM View Count 3739 ELKADER — The DNR will hold a public hearing Nov. 29 to take comments regarding a proposed stormwater construction permit for the Walz Energy facility near Monona.
Monona stormwater meeting canceled 10/10/2017 12:52:00 PM View Count 3405 MONONA — An Oct. 11 meeting to discuss a stormwater construction permit for a facility near Monona has been canceled.
EPC to tour golf course following October meeting in Altoona 10/5/2017 12:01:00 PM View Count 3351 ALTOONA--The Environmental Protection Commission will meet Oct. 17 in Altoona to consider a contract and an air quality rule.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 12 in Des Moines 10/5/2017 11:05:00 AM View Count 3430 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 12, in the Wallace State Office Building, fourth floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Iowa DNR to host chronic wasting disease meetings Oct. 11 in Harpers Ferry and Waukon and Oct. 17 in Elkader 10/3/2017 1:33:00 PM View Count 4563 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled three meetings in northeast Iowa to discuss the results from the special scientific deer collection effort conducted during late January and February around Harpers Ferry and in the northern portion of Allamakee County. The collection effort was an important part of the Iowa DNR’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) monitoring.
Public meeting to discuss permitting for potential energy facility 9/28/2017 1:07:00 PM View Count 3519 MONONA — The DNR will hold a public meeting Oct. 11 to discuss a stormwater construction permit for the Walz Energy facility near Monona.
Iowa DNR to discuss chronic wasting disease September 25 and 26 in Monona and Harrison counties 9/19/2017 2:32:00 PM View Count 6814 Deer hunters in western Iowa take note – chronic wasting disease (CWD) has shown up on your doorstep. Five deer harvested in southeast Nebraska in 2016 have tested positive for CWD.
Public meeting to discuss Iowa Great Lakes curlyleaf pondweed management plans 9/19/2017 2:30:00 PM View Count 4486 SPIRIT LAKE - Recommendations to manage the invasive curlyleaf pondweed at East Okoboji Lake and Lower Gar Lake will be presented at a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 28, at the Sami Bedell Center for the Performing Arts on the Spirit Lake High School campus.
Environmental Protection Commission to meet Monday in response to rulemaking petition 9/14/2017 11:09:00 AM View Count 3130 DES MOINES – In a departure from the normal date, the Environmental Protection Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in Room 103 of the Iowa State Capitol.
REAP assemblies scheduled in 18 communities 9/12/2017 3:01:00 PM View Count 3412 Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) assemblies will begin next month, giving all Iowans an opportunity to discuss what their vision is for Iowa’s outdoor recreation, soil and water enhancement, historical resources and land management and more.
Public Meeting to discuss Hickory Grove Lake improvement plan 8/29/2017 1:03:00 PM View Count 3208 NEVADA –The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Story County Conservation Board (SCCB) will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12th, at the Oriole Shelter in Hickory Grove Park, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Hickory Grove Lake in Story County.
DNR holding public hearings on updates to wasteload allocation procedure document and E. coli water quality standards 8/3/2017 3:29:00 PM View Count 3212 DES MOINES – The DNR is holding public hearings across the state to gather input on proposed updates to surface water quality standards.
Air and water quality on August EPC agenda 8/3/2017 3:25:00 PM View Count 2868 WINDSOR HEIGHTS –Commissioners will be asked to approve a plan to meet air quality goals, several contracts and two wastewater general permits at the Aug. 15 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.
Public meeting to discuss Kent Park Lake improvement plan 7/18/2017 3:04:00 PM View Count 3941 OXFORD- The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., July 25, at the Conservation Education Center at F.W. Kent Park, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Kent Park Lake, in Johnson County.
State environmental commission to focus on sustainability and solid waste at March 21 Ames meeting 3/9/2017 1:25:00 PM View Count 3063 AMES—The Environmental Protection Commission will hear from Iowa State University’s sustainability office, and then tour the Ames waste collection facility following the March 21 business meeting.
DNR to host hunting and trapping discussion across the state Wednesday evening 2/21/2017 12:55:00 PM View Count 5074 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting public meetings over the Iowa Communications Network on February 22 from 6 to 9 p.m., to listen to the public’s thoughts on the hunting and trapping regulations for this fall.
EPC to hold February meeting via teleconference 2/10/2017 3:44:00 PM View Count 3871 The Environmental Protection Commission will meet via conference call Feb. 21.
Natural Resource Commission to meet February 9 in Des Moines 2/1/2017 2:43:00 PM View Count 3475 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., February 9, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
EPC to hold joint meeting with NRC in January 1/5/2017 3:30:00 PM View Count 3950 DES MOINES – The Environmental Protection Commission will meet jointly with the Natural Resources Commission Jan. 18 in Des Moines before holding a separate business meeting.