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Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 14 at Storm Lake

• 9/5/2017 12:52:00 PM
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Storm Lake – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 14, in the conference room at King’s Pointe, 1520 East Lakeshore Drive, in Storm Lake.

Le Mars fish kill likely came from local business

• 9/1/2017 1:32:00 PM
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LE MARS - After looking for the cause of a fish kill in a small stream west of Le Mars Thursday afternoon, DNR traced the source to a local industry that uses ammonia as a refrigerant.

Pheasant hunters should expect a repeat of 2016

• 8/31/2017 1:39:00 PM
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It happens about as often as a total eclipse, but results from the Iowa roadside pheasant survey, conducted during the first two weeks of August, are not lining up with what is being reported from the field and by landowners from around the state.

Lake City wastewater discharge in Calhoun County may end today

• 8/31/2017 1:23:00 PM
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LAKE CITY—Thursday morning, officials in Lake City reported wastewater overflowing from a manhole on the northwest side of town near the cemetery.

DNR investigating fish kill south of Le Mars

• 8/31/2017 1:22:00 PM
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LE MARS—The DNR received a call about a fish kill in a small stream on the west side of Le Mars this morning.

DNR enforcement actions

• 8/31/2017 1:21:00 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. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.

Manure spill in Plymouth County reaches very small creek

• 8/30/2017 1:57:00 PM
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KINGSLEY –After a report of a manure spill from a sow facility in Plymouth County Tuesday afternoon, DNR found manure had reached a small creek about four miles northwest of Kingsley.

Get ready for a successful dove season

• 8/30/2017 10:26:00 AM
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Iowa's dove season opens on Sept. 1, a week from today. Doves provide a lot of excitement for hunters of all skill levels and are a great way to bring in new or young hunters.

A busy Labor Day weekend expected on Iowa waterways

• 8/29/2017 1:17:00 PM
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As the unofficial end to summer approaches, boaters will experience high volumes of traffic on the waterways and at the boat ramps this weekend.

Campers ready for Labor Day weekend

• 8/29/2017 1:15:00 PM
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The unofficial end of the summer holiday remains one of the more popular weekends during the peak camping season.  Most of the campsites with electricity in Iowa state parks have been snapped up for weeks ahead of the Labor Day weekend.

Special September teal season begins Sept. 2

• 8/29/2017 1:13:00 PM
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The experimental September teal hunting season begins Sept. 2, and based on a recently released population survey, hunters can expect to find about the same amount of teal as they have over the last five years.

Refuge on Hawkeye Wildlife Area open for teal, special September Canada goose seasons

• 8/29/2017 1:12:00 PM
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Swisher, Iowa - The wildlife refuge section of the Hawkeye Wildlife Area on the west side of the Coralville Reservoir will be open to hunting until Sept. 20, to allow hunters access to public hunting areas for the special September Canada goose season for the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids zone as well as for the experimental teal season.

Summer tips to land Iowa’s big fish

• 8/29/2017 1:10:00 PM
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Iowa anglers have lots of opportunities to earn a Master Angler award this Labor Day weekend. Finding places that have big fish is key to catching big fish.

Tieville Bend Wildlife Area is western Iowa’s secret hunting hot spot

• 8/29/2017 1:08:00 PM
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The parking lot of the Super 8 at I-29 and Hwy. 175 fills each fall with trucks pulling boats covered with duck blinds. For hunters, the bread and butter at Tieville Bend is the fall duck migration and if you want to know how the hunting is, go to Onawa and stop in Dave’s World Truck Stop and Restaurant, Suds and Jugs, or Millers Kitchen.

Wildcat Den Friends Group to be honored for volunteer work

• 8/29/2017 1:06:00 PM
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The Friends of the Pine Creek Grist Mill at Wildcat Den State Park will be honored at the Governor’s Volunteer Awards, Aug. 30, in Cedar Rapids.

Gizzard Shad found in Iowa Great Lakes

• 8/29/2017 1:05:00 PM
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SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) discovered 26, 3- to 5-inch gizzard shad, in East Okoboji Lake on August 11 as part of routine sampling.

Cedar Lake near Nashua experiencing natural fish kill

• 8/29/2017 1:04:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received a report of dead fish floating in Cedar Lake, an impoundment on the Cedar River near Nashua on Aug. 19th. 

Public Meeting to discuss Hickory Grove Lake improvement plan

• 8/29/2017 1:03:00 PM
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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.

7 things to know before you go tent camping

• 8/28/2017 12:51:00 PM
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The ability to successfully go tent camping in Iowa is a rite of passage for many. Roughing it without air conditioning or electronics doesn’t need to be hard, though. This list will prepare tent campers young and old, experienced or novice, with the knowledge to have a pleasant and well-prepared for adventure.

White bass die off at Big Creek Lake

• 8/28/2017 8:34:00 AM
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Polk City - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a fish kill involving white bass at Big Creek Lake.  

DNR tracks fish kill to dairy near Decorah

• 8/26/2017 8:35:00 AM
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DECORAH - The Wednesday morning report of a fish kill about four miles southwest of Decorah sent DNR staff to investigate Dry Run Creek that afternoon.

Water Summary Update shows improvement in conditions across much of Iowa

• 8/24/2017 3:31:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Recent rains have improved conditions across most of the state, but 2 percent of Iowa is still experiencing extreme drought conditions, mostly in Clarke and Wapello counties. 

Purple Martin Lake Water Resource Area opens for public use

• 8/24/2017 2:28:00 PM
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- The metro’s newest recreational area is open for outdoor enthusiasts. On Thursday, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, along with the Des Moines Water Works, the City of West Des Moines and the Friends of Walnut Woods State Park held a grand opening of Purple Martin Lake Water Resource Area located off Army Post Road, southwest of Walnut Woods State Park.

Grant opportunity to help small Iowa communities with abandoned commercial properties

• 8/24/2017 1:25:00 PM
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DES MOINES-- Funding is still available to Iowa communities with populations of 5,000 or smaller to inspect and properly remove asbestos from abandoned commercial buildings.

DNR enforcement actions

• 8/24/2017 1:22:00 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. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.

DNR Communications Team wins three Social Media Club Des Moines Hashie Awards

• 8/24/2017 10:55:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Communication Team, which oversees the DNR’s social media sites, received three Hashie Awards from Social Media Club Des Moines on Wednesday, August 23 at a reception at Jasper Winery.

Grand opening press event for Purple Martin Lake Water Resource Area

• 8/23/2017 1:00:00 PM
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 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with Des Moines Water Works, City of West Des Moines and the Friends of Walnut Woods State Park group, will hold a press conference for the grand opening of Purple Martin Lake Water Resource Area. This lake and recreational area will create many new opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to recreate and enjoy the outdoors and be close to West Des Moines and Des Moines.

Mount Ayr Wildlife Area is southern Iowa’s rugged retreat

• 8/22/2017 12:00:00 PM
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Mount Ayr, Iowa – The Mount Ayr Wildlife Area is a 1,500-acre outdoor playground on the way to nowhere. While travelers are not likely to stumble upon it, hunters would be wise to know its location.

Squirrel season begins September 2

• 8/22/2017 11:58:00 AM
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Squirrel hunters should expect to find an average to above average squirrel population over most of the state, with higher squirrel numbers in areas with quality oak and hickory trees. Squirrel season opens Sept. 2.

State Forest Nursery Launches New Online Store

• 8/22/2017 11:42:00 AM
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Ordering trees from the DNR’s State Forest Nursery just got easier. A new online sales site features dozens of quality native Iowa trees and an easy check-out process.

Iowa's most Instagrammed state parks

• 8/22/2017 10:07:00 AM
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For many, when they step outside to enjoy Iowa’s state parks, snapping some pictures is a natural part of the journey. Explore parks all over the state by hiking, biking, relaxing lake side and experiencing extraordinary views – you can start with these 10, which are the parks posted about the most by Iowans on Instagram

DNR checking green color in Wright County waterway

• 8/17/2017 2:36:00 PM
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EAGLE GROVE - Field staff from the DNR’s Mason City office investigated complaints of green water in a waterway about four miles south of Eagle Grove in Wright County on Wednesday.

Iowa will be touched by the total eclipse

• 8/17/2017 8:13:00 AM
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FREMONT COUNTY, Iowa -- On Monday, millions of Americans and visitors from around the world will flock to a 70-mile wide path, stretching from Portland, Ore., to Charleston, S.C. They will be there to witness, for what most will be, a once-in-a-lifetime event – a total eclipse of the sun.

Iowa’s dove hunting season opens statewide September 1

• 8/15/2017 12:02:00 PM
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Iowa’s dove hunting season is just around the corner and hunters getting ready to pursue the country’s most popular game bird are encouraged to visit the areas they plan to hunt before opening day. 

Zebra mussels found in Carter Lake

• 8/15/2017 12:00:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is watching Carter Lake after juvenile zebra mussels were recently found in a water sample collected by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) staff. Although veligers were detected, intensive sampling the past week did not find any adult zebra mussels.

Deer licenses on sale Aug. 15

• 8/15/2017 11:59:00 AM
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Licenses to pursue Iowa’s world class deer herd go on sale Aug. 15 at more than 700 license sales agents statewide and online.

Landowners, hunters, bird watchers realize Big Marsh’s benefits

• 8/15/2017 11:56:00 AM
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Parkersburg, Iowa - The Big Marsh Wildlife Area is a working example of the benefits of taking wet farmland where crops struggle 70 percent of the time and creating a large public area with expansive wetlands and prairies attractive to waterfowl and waterfowl hunters, snakes, shorebirds, pheasants, deer, turkeys and even endangered wood turtles.

Air Quality Bureau Title V Workshop (September 26th and 27th)

• 8/14/2017 9:50:00 AM
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Since our last training workshop, representatives from manufacturing, grain processing, and utilities worked together with the DNR to simply the Title V application process. Multiple process improvement events resulted in updated application forms and instructions and new procedures for optional pre-application meetings.

Applying for a Title V permit just got easier!

• 8/11/2017 8:56:00 AM
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With the goals of simplifying the application forms and reducing duplicate data entry, representatives from manufacturing, grain processing, and utilities worked together with the DNR to simplify the application process. 

DNR enforcement actions

• 8/10/2017 12:56:00 PM
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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.

Hot weather taking its toll on fish

• 8/10/2017 12:55:00 PM
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The end of summer is the worst time for underwater dwellers. When temperatures are high and oxygen levels are low, fish and other water critters are particularly vulnerable.

Visit the Iowa DNR at the 2017 Iowa State Fair

• 8/9/2017 9:51:00 AM
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As the 2017 Iowa State Fair kicks off, be sure to stop by the DNR building located at the west end of the fairgrounds near Gate 11.

12 Mile Lake reclaims its reputation

• 8/9/2017 9:43:00 AM
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This is one lake that’s hit its stride.

Agenda for August 17 Air Quality Client Contact Meeting

• 8/8/2017 3:55:00 PM
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An Air Quality Client Contact Meeting will be held Thursday, August 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hot weather taking its toll on fish

• 8/8/2017 1:43:00 PM
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The end of summer is the worst time for underwater dwellers. When temperatures are high and oxygen levels are low, fish and other water critters are particularly vulnerable.

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