Tell your neighbors: Online Air Permit Applications can save time and money 10/17/2019 1:57:00 PM View Count 2144 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources continues to work towards rolling out an online system to submit air quality permit applications.
Top three ways to handle fall leaves 10/17/2019 1:56:00 PM View Count 3735 DES MOINES -- Fall leaves are beautiful – until they pile up in your yard. But don’t send those precious nutrients up in smoke. Instead, put them to good use. Your leaves, branches and other landscape materials can nourish your lawn, garden or community. It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3:
Iowa DNR to host open house about former Camp Tahigwa 10/15/2019 11:47:00 AM View Count 4090 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau will be hosting an open house to collect comments on future planning for the building site at the former Camp Tahigwa.
Waterfowl hunters reminded of rules for hunting in flooded crop fields 10/15/2019 11:45:00 AM View Count 2891 Iowa’s unusually wet spring and fall has created a unique situation in certain parts of the state where floodwaters are reaching crop fields and causing issues regarding what waterfowl hunters can and can’t do in these areas.
Fall community trout stockings start October 19 10/15/2019 11:43:00 AM View Count 10801 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at 19 locations across Iowa as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer.
DNR to eliminate Gizzard Shad at Lake Sugema 10/15/2019 11:41:00 AM View Count 3840 KEOSAUQUA, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will treat Lake Sugema on Oct. 29 (pending workable weather conditions) with a very low concentration of rotenone to eliminate gizzard shad. If the treatment is postponed, it will be rescheduled for sometime with better weather conditions this fall.
Fall offers fantastic fishing – get out and enjoy it 10/15/2019 11:39:00 AM View Count 3180 Fall is a great time to catch fish with family and friends. The air is cool, the views are picturesque, lakes are less crowded and the fish are easy to catch. Make lasting memories together and put your worries behind you.
Turin Wildlife Area is another Loess Hills treasure 10/15/2019 11:32:00 AM View Count 4642 Turin, Iowa - Just north of the small town of Turin in central Monona County is a place where the threatened plains pocket mouse lives with legendary Iowa stags, rare plants and animals can be found, and volunteers come to help restore the landscape to more closely resemble what was here when western Iowa was settled.
Iowa DNR concludes investigation into Court Ave incident 10/10/2019 1:52:00 PM View Count 2738 The Iowa DNR has concluded an internal investigation into the incident on September 20th involving two DNR Conservation Officers, determining no violation of current DNR policies. Due to concerns raised during the investigation, the Iowa DNR plans to review our policies to ensure they fully reflect the expectations of conservation officers.
Water Summary Update: Rainy September removes all drought designations from the state 10/10/2019 11:58:00 AM View Count 2727 DES MOINES — Last month was the 15th wettest September on record for Iowa, removing all drought designations from the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Water quality and solid waste contracts on October Environmental Protection agenda 10/10/2019 11:57:00 AM View Count 2522 DES MOINES – Contracts for a watershed project and household hazardous waste disposal head up the Oct. 15 meeting of the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission.
DNR enforcement actions 10/10/2019 11:55:00 AM View Count 2487 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 10/10/2019 11:52:00 AM View Count 1763 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.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Media Advisory Highlighting hunting access at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and across the country 10/8/2019 11:51:00 AM View Count 3100 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are proud to expand access to quality hunting and fishing at national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries across the country. Please join us on Thursday October 10, 2019 as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Principal Deputy Director Margaret Everson and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon highlight recent successes in expanding hunting and hunter retention in Iowa and across the country.
Hunting pheasants is the topic of upcoming Learn to Hunt workshops 10/8/2019 11:48:00 AM View Count 2880 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering Learn to Hunt Opportunities and Mentored Hunts around the state.
Portions of Yellow River State Forest reopen following September flooding 10/8/2019 11:45:00 AM View Count 2776 HARPERS FERRY, Iowa – Trails and campground areas at Yellow River State Forest begin reopening following flash flooding in early September.
With its premier location on the migration superhighway - Otter Creek Marsh is about to get busy 10/8/2019 11:42:00 AM View Count 4045 Chelsea, Iowa - The viewing platform on County Road E66 can be a busy place when the annual migration is on. Looking out at the 3,800-acre Otter Creek Marsh, the platform offers and excellent view of tens of thousands of waterfowl, raptors and other birds as they zero in on this perfectly placed oasis during their journey each spring and fall.
Manure reached Cass County creek near Atlantic 10/7/2019 4:24:00 PM View Count 2100 ATLANTIC—Following a producer’s report on Oct. 4, DNR staff investigated a manure spill about seven miles northwest of Atlantic.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 10 in Des Moines 10/7/2019 10:47:00 AM View Count 2635 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 10, in the Wallace State Office Building Conference Room 2 North, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Earling discharging wastewater in Shelby County 10/7/2019 10:45:00 AM View Count 2458 EARLING – With one lift station pump out for repair, the city of Earling’s remaining pump failed, sending untreated wastewater from the pumping station into Mosquito Creek.
Space available in upcoming beginning trapper workshops 10/3/2019 2:58:00 PM View Count 2783 Four beginning trapper workshops are scheduled in October. Activities vary by workshop, but participants can expect to learn the basics of trapping, ethical and responsible techniques, proper gear, skinning/fur handling methods, trap types and more.
DNR enforcement actions 10/3/2019 11:43:00 AM View Count 2538 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 10/3/2019 11:37:00 AM View Count 2201 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.
Red discharge enters Little Beaver Creek in Grimes 10/1/2019 3:07:00 PM View Count 2541 GRIMES - Workers discovered a red color in the Grimes wastewater treatment plant when they arrived at 7 a.m. Oct. 1.
Forestry practices topic of six field days 10/1/2019 3:05:00 PM View Count 3032 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University Forestry Extension are partnering to host field days across Iowa in October to showcase practices to improve timber stands, forest health, cost share programs available to woodland owners, battling invasive species, timber market updates and more.
Oak pruning fast approaching 10/1/2019 3:04:00 PM View Count 4863 Don’t let the recent unseasonably warm weather spell confuse you, the time to start pruning your oak trees is fast approaching.
DNR investigating fish kill in Backbone State Park trout streams 9/30/2019 11:48:00 AM View Count 2556 DUNDEE – DNR staff investigated a fish kill in Backbone State Park Sept. 28 after trout anglers reported seeing dead fish in Richmond Springs and Fenchel Creek.
Governor Reynolds, Iowa DNR commemorates Volunteer Day 9/27/2019 4:12:00 PM View Count 3716 DES MOINES - Earlier this week, Governor Reynolds shared her commitment to volunteerism at her weekly press conference to develop a state employee volunteer policy encouraging workers to give back to communities and causes that benefit our state. This weekend several DNR employees, along with any interested Iowans, have the opportunity to do just that by participating in the DNR’s third annual statewide Volunteer Day on September 28.
DNR to host meeting on Meadow Lake Water Quality Improvement Plan 9/26/2019 1:30:00 PM View Count 2827 GREENFIELD – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Meadow Lake in Adair County can attend a meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion.
DNR enforcement actions 9/26/2019 11:45:00 AM View Count 2679 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 9/26/2019 11:42:00 AM View Count 2482 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.
5 ways to celebrate hunting and fishing this fall 9/26/2019 11:20:00 AM View Count 3150 Discover new and exciting ways to enjoy Iowa’s outdoors this fall with these simple suggestions. Invite someone to come along to share the fun and memories.
Manure spilled in Sioux County near Hawarden 9/26/2019 6:56:00 AM View Count 2260 HAWARDEN—DNR staff investigated a complaint of a manure spill northeast of Hawarden on Wednesday.
Iowa DNR, Imagine Iowa Great Lakes launch seawall repair project 9/24/2019 12:55:00 PM View Count 3022 Okoboji, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Imagine Iowa Great Lakes began work this week to repair the seawall at Arnolds Park. The project will stabilize the foundation of the sidewalk and ultimately serve as a platform for the beautification work led by Imagine Iowa Great Lakes.
Meeting in Oelwein to discuss waterfowl season, zone structure moves to Oct. 17 9/24/2019 12:54:00 PM View Count 2603 The meeting to present the waterfowl season and zone structure of the 2021-2015 season originally scheduled for Oct. 16, has been moved to Oct. 17, due to a scheduling conflict.
Successful turkey hunters encouraged to participate in disease monitoring study 9/24/2019 12:52:00 PM View Count 4112 Attention turkey hunters – the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a few good turkey legs. Well, actually, any wild, lower turkey leg will do.
Out of sight wetland at Blackhawk Bottoms is in plain view of waterfowl 9/24/2019 12:51:00 PM View Count 4778 Burlington, Iowa - It’s not often that a trip to the grocery store ends with an unsolicited public endorsement but that’s what Andy Robbins got last year while walking to his vehicle.
State Parks prep for 100th Anniversary at Sept. 28 Volunteer Day 9/24/2019 12:50:00 PM View Count 3156 Iowans can lend a hand at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ third annual statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 28.
Two DNR Conservation Officers placed on leave following incident Thursday 9/21/2019 3:48:00 PM View Count 2696 DES MOINES, Iowa – Two DNR Conservation Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave following an incident that took place Thursday, Sept., 19, involving their response to a dispute between two women at the corner of 2nd and Court avenues in downtown Des Moines.
DNR investigates fish kill northeast of Sioux Center 9/19/2019 3:29:00 PM View Count 2429 HULL—Thursday morning, DNR staff investigated a fish kill reported late on Sept. 18 at a golf course north of Hull in Sioux County.
Iowa companies achieve economic and environmental results through innovative DNR program 9/19/2019 3:28:00 PM View Count 3079 DES MOINES — Interns helped divert almost 21 tons of hazardous waste from the landfill and saved more than 13 million of gallons of water, a result of their environmental improvement recommendations for Iowa companies this summer.
DNR enforcement actions 9/19/2019 3:27:00 PM View Count 3207 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.
Strong storms in northeast Iowa cause flooding, closures at Yellow River State Forest 9/19/2019 2:30:00 PM View Count 2678 HARPERS FERRY, Iowa – Flash flooding has forced closures at Yellow River State Forest campgrounds and trails.
Meetings set to discuss waterfowl season, zone structure for 2021-2025 9/19/2019 2:16:00 PM View Count 3075 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has scheduled five meetings across the state in October to present its proposed waterfowl season and zone structure for the 2021-2025 waterfowl hunting seasons.
DNR traces fish kill to Poweshiek County poultry operation 9/19/2019 6:48:00 AM View Count 2464 MALCOM—DNR staff spent two days in the field looking for the source of a fish kill on Little Bear Creek one mile west of Malcom.