State Preserves Advisory Board cancels October meeting 10/20/2016 8:14:00 AM View Count 3689 The October 20 meeting of the State Preserves Advisory Board has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum resulting from last-minute absences by two members attending to family medical emergencies.
Denison man suffers self inflicted injury on his way to hunt deer 10/18/2016 3:24:00 PM View Count 4277 A Denison man suffered a self inflicted gunshot wound to his thigh from a pistol he was carrying in his waistband shortly after he began walking to the field to hunt deer with his muzzleloader. The injury occurred around 5 p.m. on October 17, in southern Crawford County.
Pheasant hunting: The perfect day 10/18/2016 1:49:00 PM View Count 15118 For a lot of hunters, there is one special time among all of your hunting trips that stands out as having been perfect, a day of pure bliss when all the stars line up just right and everything connects at just the right time and in just the right place.
REAP public private cost share grants approved 10/18/2016 12:27:00 PM View Count 3752 The Natural Resource Commission for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved two Resource Enhancement and Protection Public Private Cost-share grant requests from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation at its October meeting. The projects were awarded more than $510,000.
Looking for a place to host your holiday gathering? 10/18/2016 12:27:00 PM View Count 3933 Are you responsible for planning your holiday get-together or company party? Need a place to host it? You might want to check out several state park lodges open year-round.
REAP county conservation grants approved 10/18/2016 12:26:00 PM View Count 4053 The Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved eight Resource Enhancement and Protection grants to County Conservation Boards during its October meeting. The grants totaled $1.29 million. There were 17 applications for the grants.
REAP city parks and open spaces grants approved 10/18/2016 12:23:00 PM View Count 4308 The Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grants to 22 cities for use in parks and open spaces during its October meeting. The projects were awarded nearly $2.4 million. There were 53 applications for the grants.
Think safety before opening day 10/18/2016 12:21:00 PM View Count 7145 Hunters heading to the field for the opening weekend of pheasant season are encouraged to review safe hunting practices before they head out.
Avoid fall plowing – leave food and cover for wildlife 10/18/2016 12:18:00 PM View Count 9207 Fall tillage practices, even reduced tillage techniques such as disking and chisel plowing, can eliminate important winter food and cover for many wildlife species in Iowa.
Iowa’s pheasant season begins October 29 10/18/2016 12:16:00 PM View Count 14171 Iowa’s pheasant hunting tradition will begin another chapter on October 29, when nearly 60,000 hunters will pursue ringnecks during the season opening weekend in fields across the state.
Opportunity to submit Air Quality Client Contact Meeting agenda items 10/18/2016 8:24:00 AM View Count 3535 The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the next Air Quality Client Contact Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 17 at 1:00 p.m., at the DNR’s Air Quality Bureau Office. A conference call option is also available for the meeting.
7 ways to prep for fall hunting in Iowa 10/14/2016 2:52:00 PM View Count 9824 Are you ready for some hunting? Iowa's most popular hunting seasons are just around the corner! Here are tips and resources to help you get ready.
DNR holding public hearings on updates to surface water quality standards for copper 10/13/2016 2:14:00 PM View Count 3626 DES MOINES – The DNR is holding public hearings across the state this November to gather input on proposed updates to surface water quality standards for copper.
Fish kill on Dubuque County's Whitewater Creek still undetermined 10/13/2016 2:13:00 PM View Count 4172 MANCHESTER – The fish kill count is in, but the responsible party for a pollutant that killed nearly 8,000 fish in Whitewater Creek in mid-September remains undetermined.
DNR traced red color in Cherokee County stream to cattle feedlot 10/13/2016 2:11:00 PM View Count 3814 LARRABEE - DNR investigators tracked down red color in Bear Creek about four miles west of Larrabee to runoff from an earthen basin at a cattle feedlot owned by Nathan Tentinger of Tentinger Farms.
Quail on the rise in Iowa 10/13/2016 8:52:00 AM View Count 25152 Loren Zaruba looked on in excitement—it was the wildlife identification section of the annual Youth Hunter Education Challenge. He and his wife, Ellen, had spent the last three months working with a handful of young competitors, so when the speaker played a familiar “bob-white” call, Loren beamed. But as the teenagers’ faces turned blank and unsure, he realized that question wasn’t easy anymore—hunter or not, none of the youngsters had seen or heard a bobwhite quail.
DNR Investigating red color in a Cherokee County stream 10/13/2016 8:36:00 AM View Count 3421 LARRABEE - After a report from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s office Wednesday afternoon, the DNR is looking for the cause of a red color in Bear Creek about four miles west of Larrabee.
State Preserves Advisory Board meets October 20 10/11/2016 3:30:00 PM View Count 3583 The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 10 a.m., Oct. 20, in the second floor conference room of the Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Lake restoration project underway at Center Lake 10/11/2016 3:29:00 PM View Count 5729 SPIRIT LAKE – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will begin another phase of work on Center Lake this fall to improve habitat and water quality on the 257-acre lake southwest of Spirit Lake.
Receive 50 bonus seedlings with a fall color packet 10/11/2016 3:27:00 PM View Count 3914 DES MOINES – Love fall color? Plant some for yourself with a specialty packet from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ State Forest Nursery.
2016 Iowa trout angler survey 10/11/2016 3:25:00 PM View Count 4369 Anglers who purchased the trout permit for the 2016 season may receive a postcard soon encouraging them to participate in the 2016 Trout Angler Survey. As of October 1, 2016, nearly 45,000 resident and non-resident anglers purchased the trout permit, and 10,000 of these purchasers were selected to participate in the trout survey.
Deer poachers caught on camera 10/11/2016 3:23:00 PM View Count 34346 Fort Dodge, Iowa - A nine month investigation into deer and turkey poaching in Webster County, Iowa, was closed on Oct. 7, when Kyle Alstott, 23, of Fort Dodge, the last of the 10 individuals facing charges from Iowa and Nebraska, pleaded guilty.
Natural Resource Commission to meet October 13 in Des Moines 10/11/2016 9:21:00 AM View Count 3762 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., on October 13, at in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
Water Summary Update: 2016 Water Year much wetter than normal 10/11/2016 9:16:00 AM View Count 7054 DES MOINES— The 2016 Water Year (ending September 30, 2016) brought a statewide average precipitation of almost 45 inches, 9.6 inches more than normal. This ranks as the third wettest water year among 144 years of record.
Pump failure results in wastewater bypass to Storm Lake 10/8/2016 6:12:00 PM View Count 3546 Storm Lake – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) responded to a bypass at the Tyson Fresh Meats pork plant on October 8, 2016. The bypass occurred when a lift station pump failed and caused a power failure at two lift stations.
Colors of the Driftless 10/7/2016 3:14:00 PM View Count 15631 Far up in the northeast corner of Iowa lies a tiny gem of a town called Marquette. The town proudly proclaims to be “Iowa’s Best Kept Secret.” In fact, if it wasn’t for the congenial welcome sign that reads “The People of Iowa Welcome You. Iowa: Fields of Opportunities,” most Iowans would never know they were still in the Hawkeye State. Yet, in this area of Iowa, the sign almost seems like a misnomer as there are few fields to see.
Endangered barn owls thriving in one Iowa woodlot 10/7/2016 2:06:00 PM View Count 15857 Join Iowa DNR Biologist Bruce Ehresman as he describes a night among barn owls, great horned owls and raccoons – all in one special north Iowa woodlot.
Contracts and final livestock and poultry rule proposal on EPC's October agenda 10/6/2016 1:35:00 PM View Count 9889 DES MOINES – Commissioners will be asked to approve three contracts and a final rule proposal on animal feeding operations at the Oct. 18 Environmental Protection Commission meeting in Des Moines.
8 cool things you should know about rabbits 10/5/2016 3:03:00 PM View Count 46781 Rabbits are a common pet, pest and prey, but how much do you really know about them? Check out the facts below to see why bunnies are important in Iowa and around the world.
Howard County fish kill tracked to land application 10/4/2016 1:46:00 PM View Count 4399 RICEVILLE – DNR staff investigated the report of a fish kill on a tributary of the Wapsipinicon River on Sept. 28 about 2.5 miles south of Riceville in Howard County.
View raptors at the High Trestle hawk watch 10/4/2016 1:44:00 PM View Count 4467 Join experts and birding novices at the family-friendly High Trestle Hawk Watch Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The hawk watch will be at the High Trestle Bridge’s main viewing platform on the west side of the bridge and the new shelter on the east side of the bridge.
Trout fishing under a canopy of fall colors 10/4/2016 1:43:00 PM View Count 12912 Enjoy the vibrant scenery and cool weather this fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout in northeast Iowa’s hundreds of miles of trout streams. From easily accessible streams in state or county parks, to those found in Iowa’s most wild and remote natural spaces, there are plenty of places to catch rainbow, brown and brook trout.
Fall urban trout stocking begins October 13 10/4/2016 1:42:00 PM View Count 5278 Seventeen locations across Iowa are gearing up to receive trout this fall. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at each location as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer months.
Louisa County man pleads guilty to deer poaching 10/4/2016 1:41:00 PM View Count 11758 DES MOINES – A Morning Sun man has pled guilty to multiple counts of illegally taking deer in Louisa County.
Lake Odessa in Louisa County impacted by flood 9/30/2016 2:45:00 PM View Count 4894 WAPELLO - The Lake Odessa Complex in Louisa County is currently being impacted by major flooding on the Mississippi and Iowa Rivers.
Out of the way fall color 9/30/2016 11:17:00 AM View Count 10162 Autumn brings a welcoming crispness to the air. It’s officially fall in the Midwest, and fun abounds statewide for those in search of color and good times outdoors. Yes, northeast Iowa is the top hotspot for fall color, but here are some less trod places with everything from fishing to paddling and hiking. So get out—there is much to explore!
Top 10 destinations for trout fishing this fall in Iowa 9/30/2016 10:30:00 AM View Count 27932 Start a new fall tradition with a trip to northeast Iowa’s hundreds of miles of trout streams. From easily accessible streams in state or county parks, to those found in Iowa’s most wild and remote natural spaces, there are plenty of places to catch rainbow, brown and brook trout.
7 must-see waterfalls in Iowa State Parks 9/29/2016 3:39:00 PM View Count 68381 From nature's splendor to man-made spillways, these water features are definitely wonderful. Below, get the full list of Iowa's waterfalls, how to get to each one, and ideas on other things to do in the area while on your waterfall tour.
Meeting to discuss Eldred Sherwood Lake water quality improvement plan 9/29/2016 11:23:00 AM View Count 4093 KLEMME – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Eldred Sherwood Lake in Hancock County can attend a meeting Oct. 12. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion.
Grants available for fishing and boating education programs in Hispanic communities 9/29/2016 9:02:00 AM View Count 4431 he Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Fish Iowa! angler education program has partnered with the Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation’s (RBFF) Vamos A Pescar program to provide grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations to support local efforts to educate and engage families in high-density Hispanic communities through programs, classes and fishing activities.
So you think you can mulch 9/28/2016 3:34:00 PM View Count 11657 Mulching can be the best thing you can do to promote the health of trees, shrubs and plants. It can also be the worst, if done improperly.
Scouting encouraged for duck hunters in Eastern Iowa flood zone 9/28/2016 3:00:00 PM View Count 4053 Duck hunters planning to hunt public wildlife marshes, lakes, sloughs, river bottoms or flats in eastern Iowa are encouraged to scout the areas before they plan to hunt.
September 29 Title V Emission Fee Advisory Group Meeting Rescheduled 9/28/2016 2:58:00 PM View Count 3293 We are not longer able to meet on September 29 as previously planned. We apologize for the late notice.
State parks peak season winding down 9/27/2016 2:23:00 PM View Count 4446 Another busy year in Iowa’s state parks will be coming to an end and soon staff will be preparing for the first freezing temperatures of the fall.
Cedar Rapids area site added for walnut collection 9/27/2016 2:20:00 PM View Count 5151 CEDAR RAPIDS -- Iowa’s State Forest Nursery is in need of walnuts to propagate walnut seedlings this coming year, and is offering $2.50 per bushel.