Natural Resource Commission to meet Sept. 12 in Clear Lake 9/3/2019 7:55:00 AM View Count 2418 Des Moines, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 12, at the Lakeview Community Center, 10 North Lakeview Drive, in Clear Lake.
Air Quality permits under review 8/29/2019 11:54:00 AM View Count 2006 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.
Non-resident user fee pilot project underway at Lake Manawa, Waubonsie state parks 8/27/2019 11:53:00 AM View Count 2661 Council Bluffs, Iowa - With Labor Day Weekend just a few days away, nonresidents visiting Lake Manawa State Park or Waubonsie State Park are reminded of a new nonresident vehicle fee requirement that began on Aug. 15.
DNR enforcement actions 8/22/2019 2:06:00 PM View Count 2076 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 investigating fish kill near Jefferson 8/22/2019 6:36:00 AM View Count 2121 JEFFERSON—DNR is onsite investigating a fish kill in Hardin Creek about two miles east of Jefferson in Greene County at 5 p.m. today.
Archery range closes at Princeton Wildlife area, gun range still open 8/20/2019 12:38:00 PM View Count 4179 The Princeton archery range at the Princeton Wildlife Area in Scott County has been closed due to concerns regarding the existing range infrastructure and ongoing maintenance costs. Range use had declined over the years to the point where the cost to keep it open outweighed the benefit to the community.
Air Quality permits under review 8/15/2019 3:15:00 PM View Count 1785 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...
Contracts and tour on Environmental Protection agenda 8/15/2019 3:13:00 PM View Count 2257 DES MOINES - Contracts and a tour of Easter Lake watershed improvement project are the highlights of the Aug. 20 Environmental Protection Commission meeting in Des Moines.
Air Quality permits under review 8/8/2019 11:56:00 AM View Count 2140 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.
Late summer underwater aquatic plant control for ponds 8/7/2019 11:36:00 AM View Count 2146 A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many can upset a fishing pond’s balance and become a nuisance. Many pond owners struggle with how to control the amount of aquatic plants, without completely removing all of them, so they can enjoy their pond.
Wildlife, prairie thrive on Schrader Wildlife Area 8/7/2019 11:32:00 AM View Count 3028 Vail, Iowa - The Schrader Wildlife Area in Crawford County has been transformed from highly productive west central Iowa farmland into a highly productive prairie that has attracted a unique mix of wildlife, including being one of very few locations in Iowa that has bobwhite quail, pheasants and Hungarian partridge at one site.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Aug. 8 in Des Moines 8/2/2019 2:20:00 PM View Count 2605 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., Aug. 8, in Conference Room 2 North, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Air Quality permits under review 8/1/2019 3:57:00 PM View Count 1863 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.
Paddlers urged to use caution on two popular river sections 7/30/2019 3:03:00 PM View Count 3198 Paddlers need to use caution on the Raccoon River in Des Moines and Upper Iowa River in Winneshiek County. Two natural hazards on Iowa rivers are reminders that river users need to stay aware, wear life jackets, and make safe decisions on the water.
DNR removes no-wake speed restriction on Lake Manawa 7/29/2019 2:59:00 PM View Count 3051 COUNCIL BLUFFS – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has lifted the no-wake speed restriction, which equates to roughly 5 mph, for boating on Lake Manawa.
Air Quality permits under review 7/25/2019 2:52:00 PM View Count 1994 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...
Air Quality permits under review 7/18/2019 11:17:00 AM View Count 2036 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.
Large group of paddlers fined for no life jackets on board their kayaks 7/17/2019 1:20:00 PM View Count 3636 Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers cited dozens of paddlers on July 6 for no life jackets on board their kayaks.
Contracts and well permit head up July Environmental Protection Commission meeting 7/11/2019 1:41:00 PM View Count 2309 DES MOINES—Commissioners will be asked to approve several contracts and a general permit authorizing discharges from well construction at the July 16 Environmental Protection Commission meeting in Des Moines.
Russell residents advised to use bottled water 7/9/2019 1:34:00 PM View Count 2304 RUSSELL - Loss of water pressure following a pipeline break caused the Lucas County town of Russell to issue a bottled water advisory this morning.
Lee County Manure Release 7/9/2019 10:43:00 AM View Count 2187 KEOKUK - Sunday afternoon, DNR investigated a report of an unnamed creek running black near Mississippi River Road about 4 miles north of Keokuk.
No wake speed in place at Blue Lake 7/6/2019 10:35:00 AM View Count 2889 Monona County, Iowa -- Boaters on Blue Lake, in Onawa, will be restricted to operating their boat at no wake speed, which equates to roughly 5 mph, while the lake level is above flood stage.
5 Hidden Surprises at Wapsipinicon State Park 7/3/2019 2:57:00 PM View Count 9898 Wapsipinicon State Park is a hole-in-one—and we’re not just talking about its golf course. Often referred to as Wapsi, this park is unlike any other Iowa state park because of its especially unique beginnings and natural history. With the help of Park Manager Dennis Murphy, here’s five hidden surprises waiting to be explored at Wapsipinicon.
Air Quality permits under review 7/3/2019 12:43:00 PM View Count 2410 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.
Natural Resource Commission to meet July 11 at Boone Research Station, near Ledges State Park 7/2/2019 11:41:00 AM View Count 2883 Boone – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 1 p.m., July 11, at Boone Research Station, 1436 255th Street, near Boone.
USDA reopens continuous CRP signup, extensions also available to expiring general and continuous contracts 7/2/2019 11:40:00 AM View Count 2899 WASHINGTON – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications for certain practices under the continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup and will offer extensions for expiring CRP contracts. The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized CRP, one of the country’s largest conservation programs.
Iowa shooting sports championship events conclude 7/2/2019 11:38:00 AM View Count 2271 Gage O’Connor from the Ankeny Hawks Shooting Sports Team hit 200 straight clay targets at the State Trap Shoot the first week of June, besting all other shooters. But in the end his effort was not enough to hold off the varsity squad from North Scott who had the high squad score, hitting 985 out of 1,000 targets by their five person team.
Habitat rich Cardinal Marsh offers visitors year round outdoor fun 7/2/2019 11:37:00 AM View Count 4832 Cardinal Marsh Wildlife Area checks a lot of the outdoor recreation boxes in its nearly 1,200 acres. With its mix of hardwood timber, native prairie, network of marshes and a winding river, this public area on the west edge of Winneshiek County offers a high quality natural getaway away from the crowds.
DNR Conservation Officers on the lookout for intoxicated boat operators 7/2/2019 11:34:00 AM View Count 2739 DES MOINES - State, federal and local law enforcement agencies will be focusing on the boating while intoxicated law as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign to draw public attention to the hazards of boating under the influence.
Livestock discharges in northwest Iowa 6/28/2019 2:32:00 PM View Count 2453 SPENCER - Two manure storage structures overflowed Thursday following heavy rainfall in localized parts of northwest Iowa.
Air Quality permits under review 6/27/2019 11:56:00 AM View Count 1960 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...
Restoring ruffed grouse habitat makes Falcon Springs Wildlife Area unique 6/25/2019 12:48:00 PM View Count 6287 Decorah - Northeast Iowa’s towering bluffs and cold water streams are like nowhere else in the state. Add in a popular river that is on endless national lists as one of the best places to paddle in the country and it’s easy to see why Winneshiek County is a destination for outdoor recreation.
Air Quality permits under review 6/20/2019 11:29:00 AM View Count 2200 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
Air Quality permits under review 6/13/2019 10:58:00 AM View Count 2355 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.
Boil Advisory issued for Mystic in Appanoose County 6/11/2019 1:52:00 PM View Count 2395 MYSTIC – Residents in the city of Mystic are under a boil advisory following a water main break.
Contracts and water quality presentation on EPC agenda 6/6/2019 3:10:00 PM View Count 2890 DES MOINES – An overview of the State Revolving Fund will kick off the June 18 Environmental Protection Commission meeting.
Air quality permits under review 6/6/2019 3:07:00 PM View Count 2409 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.
Natural Resource Commission to meet June 13 at Honey Creek Resort, near Moravia 6/5/2019 3:09:00 PM View Count 2750 Moravia, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., June 13, at Honey Creek Resort, Mercy Medical Center Conference Room, 12633 Resort Drive, Moravia.
6 cool things you should know about flying squirrels 6/5/2019 10:42:00 AM View Count 15115 It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a… flying squirrel? Rarely spotted, these critters are Iowa’s smallest squirrels.
Opportunity in Linn County to get acquainted with the rusty-patched bumblebee 6/4/2019 2:06:00 PM View Count 6039 Cedar Rapids – Iowa is one of the few states remaining that is home to the rusty-patched bumblebee, the first bee to be listed as federally endangered in the United States. Biologists have been working to identify the species’ status in the state and on August 3rd, they are asking for the public’s help.
Air Quality permits under review 5/30/2019 12:11:00 PM View Count 2068 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.
Getting the Pour Right – Concrete Particulars 5/30/2019 6:39:00 AM View Count 3195 Nobody wants an expensive failure when building a deep pit confinement.
DNR Conservation Officers make three BWI arrests on Coralville Reservoir 5/28/2019 12:22:00 PM View Count 3199 CORALVILLE, Iowa – The unofficial first boating weekend of the summer is in the books and boaters at the Coralville Reservoir kept DNR Conservation Officers busy with Boating While Intoxicated arrests.
Minor charged with drug paraphernalia following near drowning incident 5/26/2019 6:14:00 PM View Count 3323 CORALVILLE, Iowa – DNR Conservation Officers responded to a diving rock on the Coralville Reservoir on Saturday, May 25, around 4:30pm, where a group of approximately 15 teenagers were gathered and one had been rescued after jumping into the water and nearly drowning.
Air Quality permits under review 5/16/2019 11:56:00 AM View Count 2001 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.