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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.

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.

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.

Water level to drop at Diamond Lake ahead of renovation this fall

• 8/8/2017 1:41:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is planning a repeat of a successful restoration effort on Diamond Lake in Dickinson County. The DNR will lower the water level in the lake through this fall and winter to eliminate problem fish.

Quietly wild, there’s more to Black Hawk Marsh than meets the eye

• 8/8/2017 1:38:00 PM
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Lake View, Iowa - Lake View is a small town with a big outdoors reputation. Case in point: the Black Hawk Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA).

Alliant Energy and Iowa DNR team up to offer eight Operation ReLeaf events this fall

• 8/8/2017 1:31:00 PM
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DES MOINES – A popular program offering landscape quality trees at a deep discount to Alliant Energy customers will be held at eight locations across Iowa this fall. Residential tree distributions will take place in Buena Vista, Fayette, Jefferson, Jones, Lee, Linn, Lucas and Story counties this September and October.

Fish kill in Fayette County traced to empty hog confinement building

• 8/7/2017 8:24:00 PM
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MAYNARD - Late Saturday, Aug. 5, DNR received a call reporting dead fish on a tributary of the Little Volga River east of Maynard in Fayette County.

9 animals you probably won’t see in Iowa

• 8/4/2017 2:15:00 PM
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Whether they are on the endangered species list, only come out during certain times of the year, or are simply hard to see, these animals are rarely seen in Iowa.

Natural Resource Commission to meet August 10 at Olofson Shooting Range

• 8/4/2017 10:43:00 AM
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Polk City, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 1 p.m., Aug. 10, at the Charles “Butch” Olofson Shooting Range, 11652 NW Nissen Drive, Polk City.

DNR holding public hearings on updates to wasteload allocation procedure document and E. coli water quality standards

• 8/3/2017 3:29:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR is holding public hearings across the state to gather input on proposed updates to surface water quality standards. 

Air and water quality on August EPC agenda

• 8/3/2017 3:25:00 PM
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WINDSOR HEIGHTS –Commissioners will be asked to approve a plan to meet air quality goals, several contracts and two wastewater general permits at the Aug. 15 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.

Meeting to discuss proposed bird conservation area in Lower Loess Hills set for Aug. 17

• 8/1/2017 11:46:00 AM
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HAMBURG – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will discuss its proposed designation of the region that includes Waubonsie State Park and Riverton and Forney Lake wildlife areas as a state Bird Conservation Area (BCA) at a public meeting on Aug. 17. 

North Raccoon Wildlife Area is building a recreation reputation

• 8/1/2017 11:44:00 AM
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The North Raccoon Wildlife Area just might be the biggest playground in Greene County. But rather than teeter-totters and swings, this playground offers excellent deer hunting, turkey, dove and rabbit hunting, river access and sandbar camping, bird watching, hiking and more.

Date Change for Additional Opportunity for Public Comment

• 8/1/2017 8:27:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) has changed the public hearing date and public comment deadline for a proposed rulemaking.

Floodwaters damage Sweet Marsh Wildlife Area

• 7/31/2017 8:35:00 AM
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TRIPOLI, Iowa - Heavy rainfall last weekend in the Wapsipinicon and Plum Creek watersheds in Chickasaw and Bremer counties has caused a 60 foot by 40 foot section of the dike on Martens Lake on the Sweet Marsh Wildlife Management Area to fail. The breach likely occurred during the night of July 23. 

DNR traced Sioux County fish kill to improper disposal of pesticide

• 7/28/2017 8:33:00 PM
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HULL—The report of a fish kill sent DNR staff from Spencer looking for a pollutant source in a small creek on the southeast side of the Sioux County town of Hull.

Additional Opportunity for Public Comment on Proposed Air Quality Rulemaking

• 7/27/2017 11:33:00 AM
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On July 18, 2017, the Environmental Protection Commission (Commission) approved an additional opportunity for public comment on a proposed air quality rulemaking. The Iowa DNR Air Quality Bureau (DNR) received one comment on the original Notice of Intended Action, and is accepting additional comments through August 17, 2017.

Iowa shooting sports teams excel at nationals

• 7/27/2017 11:02:00 AM
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Iowa athletes from North Scott, Maquoketa, Pleasant Valley, Pella, Pella Christian, Ankeny Centennial, Gilbert, Solon, Oskaloosa and Easton Valley were frequent visitors to the winners podium at the Scholastic Action Sports Program (SASP) and the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Team Championships.

Enforcement Actions

• 7/27/2017 11:00:00 AM
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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. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR’s website at www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/AboutDNR/EnforcementActions.aspx. 

Meeting to discuss Avenue of the Saints Lake water quality improvement plan

• 7/27/2017 10:59:00 AM
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WAVERLY – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Avenue of the Saints Lake in Bremer County can attend a meeting Aug. 9. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion. 

Two charged after reports of shots fired

• 7/25/2017 1:26:00 PM
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POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa Department of Natural Resources state park rangers have charged two hunters after a tip was reported by fishermen of shots fired at Lake Manawa on July 22.

Oct. 6-8 Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop now accepting registrations

• 7/25/2017 1:17:00 PM
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Registration is now open for the Oct. 6-8 Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop at Dolliver Memorial State Park, near Otho.

Two men charged for illegal netting

• 7/19/2017 1:19:00 PM
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MUSCATINE COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources law enforcement conservation officers have charged two men after an investigation of illegal netting in an Iowa river.

Public meeting to discuss Kent Park Lake improvement plan

• 7/18/2017 3:04:00 PM
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OXFORD- The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., July 25, at the Conservation Education Center at F.W. Kent Park, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Kent Park Lake, in Johnson County.

Avenson Archery Range Dedicated Today

• 7/18/2017 3:00:00 PM
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The archery range at Volga River State Recreation Area, in Fayette County, will be dedicated Avenson Archery Range July 18, at 4 p.m.

Water Summary Update shows expanding dry areas in Iowa

• 7/13/2017 1:05:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Despite some rainfall across the state and local flooding in northeast Iowa, there is a growing area of dry conditions now covering almost half the state.

Derelict building grants, water and air quality on July EPC agenda

• 7/13/2017 1:03:00 PM
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WINDSOR HEIGHTS – Contracts, grants and rule changes are up for approval at the July 18meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.

Fish kill investigated in Dubuque County stream

• 7/10/2017 5:25:00 PM
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DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources investigated a fish kill July 5 through 7 in and near the east side of White Pine Hollow State Preserve in the northwest corner of Dubuque County.

Natural Resource Commission to meet July 13 in Des Moines

• 7/10/2017 9:39:00 AM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., July 13, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.

Opportunity to Submit Air Quality Client Contact Meeting Agenda Items

• 7/6/2017 12:45:00 PM
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The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the next Air Quality Client Contact Meeting.  The next meeting is scheduled for August 17 at 1:00 p.m., at the DNR’s Air Quality Bureau Office.  A conference call option is also available for the meeting. 

Mountain lion killed Tuesday in Ida County

• 6/27/2017 1:03:00 PM
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Today, officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were called to dispatch a mountain lion from a farm near Galva, in northeast Ida County. 

Iowa fisheries biologist recognized for excellence in fish management techniques

• 6/27/2017 1:02:00 PM
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Iowa fisheries management biologist Mark Flammang was recognized as the Fisheries Biologist of the Year by the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) at their annual meeting, June 26 in Ashland, Nebraska.

DNR investigates spilled milk in Adair County tanker accident

• 6/20/2017 2:44:00 PM
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FONTANELLE – An accident with a tanker hauling milk east of Fontanelle Sunday evening caused a spill to reach the Middle Nodaway River.

Mount Vernon archer scores first perfect round in national 3D target competition

• 6/20/2017 1:02:00 PM
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Iowa’s Logan Kelly has become the first archer to shoot a perfect score in 3D competition when he shot a 300 on June 17 at the International Bowhunters Organization Midwest Invitational National Archery in the Schools Program 3D Challenge tournament, in Bloomington, Ind.

Iowa’s state parks have campsites, lodges and shelters available for Fourth of July weekend

• 6/20/2017 12:59:00 PM
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Iowa’s state parks are gearing up to welcome thousands of campers, cabin renters, picnickers and outdoor enthusiasts for the Fourth of July weekend.

New cabin opens at Stone State Park

• 6/13/2017 12:44:00 PM
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A new camping cabin is available for rent at Stone State Park in Sioux City.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m. 

Air, land and water quality contracts on June EPC agenda

• 6/8/2017 1:49:00 PM
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WINDSOR HEIGHTS –Contracts for water and land quality monitoring, watershed protection, air quality protection and manure applicator training dominate the June 20 agenda for the Environmental Protection Commission. 

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Geode State Park

• 6/6/2017 11:36:00 AM
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DANVILLE - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will relax fishing regulations at Geode State Park in Henry County starting June 6, to allow anglers to more freely harvest game fish before the lake is renovated this summer.

Natural Resource Commission to meet June 8 near Toledo

• 6/2/2017 1:04:00 PM
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Toledo, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., June 8, in the Tama County Nature Center, 2283 Park Road, in Toledo.

Save the dates for upcoming Client Contact & EPC meetings

• 5/31/2017 9:59:00 AM
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The DNR invites you to upcoming Client Contact and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) meetings.

DNR encourages Iowans to join #MissionFishin

• 5/30/2017 2:11:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recruiting Iowans to accept the mission to take someone fishing. Share your love of fishing with a kid, your best friend, a spouse or your parents.

Public meeting to discuss Lake Geode improvement plan

• 5/25/2017 3:31:00 PM
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DANVILLE – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting at6:30 p.m., June 1, at the Linkin Center in New London, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Geode State Park in Henry County.

Select nursery stock available at discount prices

• 5/18/2017 8:34:00 AM
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For one week only and while supplies last, the State Forest Nursery is offering select species from its remaining inventory at a 50 percent discount.

Cedar Rapids boaters rescued after boat gets stuck on Coralville Reservoir mud flat

• 5/18/2017 8:33:00 AM
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Two Cedar Rapids boaters learned a hard lesson when they passed a marker buoy on the Coralville Reservoir indicating shallow water was ahead.

Sulfur Dioxide Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment

• 5/16/2017 8:48:00 AM
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The DNR is documenting significant reductions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions in Des Moines and Wapello Counties in the first annual report required by the federal SO2 Data Requirements Rule (DRR).  The DRR requires an annual assessment of recent SO2 emissions in any area designated attainment based on air quality modeling of actual emissions.  

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