DNR checking for source of sheen on Walnut Creek 5/15/2018 8:16:00 AM View Count 2646 CLIVE - Sunday, the city of Clive’s fire department investigated a sheen on Walnut Creek, tracing it upstream to a storm drain just west of the Pilot Travel Center near Douglas Avenue and Interstate 35/80 in Urbandale.
Fish kill under investigation in Dubuque County 5/12/2018 8:47:00 AM View Count 3187 PEOSTA - The DNR was unable to determine the cause of a fish kill in Whitewater Creek, Dubuque County, that occurred sometime in the first week of May.
Stakeholder Meeting to Discuss Renewal of NPDES General Permit 6 5/11/2018 2:09:00 PM View Count 2832 Well Construction and Well Service Discharges General Permit 6 (GP6) will expire on February 28, 2020. Iowa DNR proposes to initiate rulemaking to renew the NPDES permit for a third 5 year term. The proposed GP6 is nearly identical to the current general permit except for some clarifications.
Upcoming 2018 Sponsored Project Deadlines 5/11/2018 1:36:00 PM View Count 6375 Communities or wastewater utilities interested in applying for an State Revolving Fund (SRF) Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project should note the upcoming deadlines:
Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference May 16 5/11/2018 1:33:00 PM View Count 3010 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet via teleconference at 7:30 a.m. on May 16. The meeting will originate from the fourth-floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Air Quality permits under review 5/11/2018 9:22:00 AM View Count 3182 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the public comme...
Public meeting to discuss wastewater general permit renewal for well services 5/11/2018 9:20:00 AM View Count 3272 DES MOINES – The DNR will hold a public stakeholder meeting to answer questions and collect public comments on the renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater general permit for water well construction and service discharges.
Water monitoring, contracts at Environmental Protection meeting Tuesday 5/11/2018 9:11:00 AM View Count 2668 DES MOINES—A presentation on water monitoring will head up the Environmental Protection Commission’s May 15 business meeting.
Water Summary Update: cool and dry April sets records 5/11/2018 9:09:00 AM View Count 3418 DES MOINES —As most Iowans noticed, this was an unusual start to spring in April, exceptionally cooler and drier than normal. This April was the coldest on record, and the 13th driest on record, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Notes from Iowa’s outdoors 5/8/2018 11:57:00 AM View Count 7973 Iowa’s 2018 reported spring turkey harvest is approaching 9,300 birds. Last year, hunters reported nearly 11,800 turkeys. Iowa’s spring turkey hunting season ends May 20.
Hook some memories with Mom this weekend! 5/8/2018 10:35:00 AM View Count 7883 Give your mom the perfect Mother’s Day gift – time with you. Get away for a few hours or stay the whole weekend.
Minor Source Emissions Inventory deadline May 15, 2018 5/7/2018 8:07:00 AM View Count 2861 Minor source facilities located in the western third of Iowa must submit their Minor Source Emission Inventory (MSEI) for calendar year 2017 emissions to the Iowa DNR Air Quality Bureau by May 15, 2018.
Natural Resource Commission to meet May 10 5/4/2018 3:23:00 PM View Count 3241 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.
DNR, VA to host Veterans Casting Away Disabilities event 5/4/2018 3:19:00 PM View Count 5320 MORAVIA, Iowa -- The Iowa DNR is partnering with the VA to host the 17th annual Veterans Casting Away Disabilities event next week, May 6-12 at Honey Creek Resort at Rathbun Lake.
Storms cause park flooding, closures 5/4/2018 3:18:00 PM View Count 3415 Heavy rains overnight have forced the closure of George Wyth State Park and portions of Dolliver State Park.
DNR enforcement actions 5/3/2018 3:10:00 PM View Count 3411 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 5/3/2018 3:08:00 PM View Count 2921 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards.
Agenda for May 17 Air Quality Client Contact Meeting 5/3/2018 2:34:00 PM View Count 3279 An Air Quality Client Contact Meeting will be held Thursday, May 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in DNR Conference Room 2N at our new location in the Wallace State Office Building, located at 502 E. 9th St, Des Moines.
Update to Meteorological Data Used for Dispersion Modeling 5/3/2018 10:49:00 AM View Count 3105 On April 24, 2018, the EPA finalized updated versions (v18081) of the air dispersion modeling software AERMOD, AERMAP and AERMET.
Iowa's deer application opens Saturday, May 5th 5/3/2018 8:26:00 AM View Count 5616 It's that time of year! Nonresident deer hunters can apply for a 2018 Iowa deer license, or purchase a preference point, beginning Saturday, May 5 at 6 a.m. CST. Applications will be accepted until midnight on June 3, 2018.
PLANT SOME SHADE® tree distribution scheduled for Fort Dodge 5/3/2018 8:15:00 AM View Count 7919 FORT DODGE – Order forms are now online for MidAmerican Energy Company residential customers in the Fort Dodge area to purchase discounted trees.
FY 2019 IUPs Ready for Public Review 5/1/2018 5:21:00 PM View Count 2760 The fiscal year 2019 Intended Use Plans (IUPs) for the Clean Water SRF and the Drinking Water SRF are now available for public review and comment .
Space available in upcoming hunter education classes 5/1/2018 2:33:00 PM View Count 3793 Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam.
Popular outdoor skills camps expected to fill quickly as registration opens 5/1/2018 2:29:00 PM View Count 3810 Iowa boys age 12-15 have two opportunities this summer to learn skills associated with Iowa’s traditional outdoor pursuits at the hands of experts.
Iowa state parks Camping Kickoff is this weekend 5/1/2018 2:28:00 PM View Count 2865 Forecasters are predicting beautiful weather for the weekend when state park campgrounds will celebrate Camping Kickoff, May 4 – 6.
Iowans working to protect and improve water quality mark Soil and Water Conservation Week 4/30/2018 3:10:00 PM View Count 5045 Iowans working together in their communities and backyards to improve soil and water quality, many with the help of DNR assistance and funding, are marking Soil and Water Conservation week April 29-May 5 to celebrate their achievements and inspire others to begin work on their own land.
Governor Reynolds celebrates Arbor Day by signing tree canopy proclamation 4/30/2018 8:26:00 AM View Count 2940 DES MOINES – Today on Arbor Day, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the first-ever Iowa canopy cover proclamation, with many DNR forestry staff and partner organizations from across Iowa in attendance.
DNR Director Chuck Gipp announces retirement 4/26/2018 3:09:00 PM View Count 7629 (DES MOINES) – Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Chuck Gipp announced his retirement Thursday. His last day at the department will be Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
Be air aware and celebrate improved air quality next week 4/26/2018 12:09:00 PM View Count 3190 As temperatures warm and people head outdoors, they can usually count on good air quality. In fact, Iowans especially have something to celebrate. Over the last 25 years, Iowa industries have significantly reduced six major air pollutants while growing our economy.
Air Quality permits under review 4/26/2018 12:05:00 PM View Count 6338 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live. DNR’s permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment on draft permits. DNR considers public comments before finalizing the permits. Submit comments in writing to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the public comme...
DNR enforcement actions 4/26/2018 12:04:00 PM View Count 3233 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.
DNR requesting public to avoid River Valley OHV Park after weekend fire 4/24/2018 12:24:00 PM View Count 3811 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – A weekend brushfire that burned 300 acres of the popular River Valley Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Park in Council Bluffs has created dangerous conditions for visitors to the area, according to DNR officials.
Get Ready for Camping Kick-Off Weekend, May 4-6 4/24/2018 12:23:00 PM View Count 4230 As Iowans excitedly anticipate warmer temperatures, state park staff are getting ready for the start of the 2018 camping season. Iowa State Parks will officially launch the camping season during the first weekend in May with its annual Camping Kick-Off Celebration.
Southwest Iowa will be home to eight new trumpeter swans on May 10 and 11 4/24/2018 12:21:00 PM View Count 6592 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release eight trumpeter swans at three locations in southwest Iowa as part of the effort to create a self-sustaining population of swans south of Interstate 80. All releases will occur rain or shine.
Walleye season opens May 5 on Iowa’s Great Lakes 4/24/2018 12:20:00 PM View Count 10234 The 142th walleye fishing season officially opens May 5 at Spirit Lake, East and West Okoboji lakes.
Late spring delays walleye netting in Iowa lakes 4/24/2018 12:19:00 PM View Count 3721 MORAVIA, Iowa – Crews with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources are usually working around the clock in early April collecting walleyes. The cold, late spring is making this year’s collection schedule less predictable and much later than normal.
Honey Creek Resort to debut ‘Honey Creek Live’ concert series in 2018 4/24/2018 12:18:00 PM View Count 4941 MORAVIA, Iowa – Honey Creek Resort, located on Iowa’s Rathbun Lake, recently announced “Honey Creek Live,” a new, six-week outdoor concert series that will take place at the resort every Thursday from June 28 to Aug. 2.
Big Creek State Park to Host 6,000 Step Family Challenge Event 4/24/2018 12:16:00 PM View Count 3044 Big Creek State Park is hosting a 6,000-step challenge walk on April 29 from 1 to 4 p.m., encouraging people to be healthy outdoors.
DNR Air Quality to provide streamlined public notice 4/24/2018 11:11:00 AM View Count 3597 DES MOINES - Starting April 18, Iowa DNR will provide online public notice of air quality operating and major source construction permits.
Delay mowing of roadside ditches to protect ground nesting birds, pollinators 4/17/2018 12:31:00 PM View Count 36155 Iowa law prohibits mowing roadside ditches each year between March 15 and July 15, to protect ground-nesting birds and to prevent nest destruction.
Stay safe this paddling season 4/17/2018 12:30:00 PM View Count 4500 Paddlers are itching to get out on the water after this year’s long and cold winter. Review these simple safety tips before you head out on the water for your first paddling trip this year.
Is your certificate current? Warmer weather coming. 4/16/2018 8:50:00 AM View Count 3077 We can hope. A few signs of spring may mean manure application season will be here soon.
New animal unit number added for fish confinements 4/16/2018 8:48:00 AM View Count 2803 Effective April 4, Governor Reynolds signed House File 2281 creating a new animal unit for small fish raised in a confinement feeding operation.
eMMP rolled out and questions roll in 4/16/2018 8:47:00 AM View Count 3154 The new electronic manure management plan application or eMMP rolled out March 23 when personal identification number (PIN) letters were mailed to one owner of each confinement facility needing an MMP.
Build your own simple nest box for ducks 4/12/2018 3:47:00 PM View Count 26307 Get inspired to attract hooded mergansers and wood ducks to your area with these easy-to-make DIY nest box plans. They work best where these ducks love to nest—wooded wetlands, riverbanks and shorelines.