Avenson Archery Range Dedicated Today 7/18/2017 3:00:00 PM View Count 5028 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 View Count 4333 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 View Count 3416 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 View Count 3115 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 View Count 3330 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 View Count 3537 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 View Count 7728 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 View Count 4928 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 View Count 3358 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 View Count 6825 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 View Count 10247 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 View Count 6910 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 View Count 3610 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 View Count 7826 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 View Count 3758 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 View Count 3494 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 View Count 3644 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 View Count 3788 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 View Count 5245 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 View Count 4790 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 View Count 3288 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.
Tour cancelled; EPC meeting by teleconference May 23 5/12/2017 9:26:00 AM View Count 3283 DES MOINES –With few items on the May 23 agenda, the Environmental Protection Commission has cancelled plans for a pre-meeting educational tour in Clayton County. Instead they will meet by conference call.
Agenda for May 25 Air Quality Client Contact Meeting 5/11/2017 8:40:00 AM View Count 3620 An Air Quality Client Contact Meeting will be held Thursday, May 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the DNR Air Quality Bureau conference rooms.
Popular northeast and central Iowa paddling destinations closed 5/10/2017 3:12:00 PM View Count 3722 This weekend’s warm weather is perfect for paddlers to get out on rivers around the state. Water recreationists should avoid three popular destinations this weekend and possibly longer.
Space available in upcoming hunter education classes 5/9/2017 3:02:00 PM View Count 4593 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.
Peregrine falcons building on nesting successes 5/9/2017 3:01:00 PM View Count 7358 DES MOINES - Peregrine falcons have increased their presence in Iowa, with peregrine partners and volunteers now reporting 20 peregrine falcon territories in the state.
Natural Resource Commission to meet May 11 in Des Moines 5/5/2017 1:17:00 PM View Count 3465 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., May 11, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Iowa Central shooters take individual, squad, team titles at Iowa State Collegiate Trap Championship 5/3/2017 3:41:00 PM View Count 3705 ACKLEY, Iowa - The Stockdale Gun Club, near Ackley, hosted 77 athletes from seven teams for the Iowa State Collegiate Trap Championship on May 1.
State Preserves Advisory Board to meet via teleconference on Friday 5/2/2017 12:10:00 PM View Count 3015 The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet via teleconference at noon, May 5.
Poultry litter runoff reaches Franklin County stream 4/26/2017 8:43:00 PM View Count 3433 BRADFORD – DNR staff determined April 25 that runoff from poultry litter located one mile north of Bradford in Franklin County reached a small tributary of Maynes Creek.
Alcohol ban in place, hours extended at two Iowa beaches 4/26/2017 3:23:00 PM View Count 4820 DES MOINES -- The Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public that an alcohol ban is currently in effect for the beaches at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon in Johnson County and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area, north of Cedar Rapids. The ban applies to both the sand area of the beach, a 200-foot buffer of land surrounding the sand, and the designated swimming area adjacent to the beach as marked by buoys or swim lines. This ban allows the DNR to reopen the beaches until 10:30pm.
Indian Bluffs and Pictured Rocks wildlife areas to become a bird conservation area 4/25/2017 12:27:00 PM View Count 5822 MONTICELLO – A public ceremony to dedicate the Indian Bluffs and Pictured Rocks wildlife areas including the privately owned Indian Bluffs State Preserve as Iowa’s newest Bird Conservation Area (BCA) will take place on May 10 at 1:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Pictured Rocks Pavilion, located about four miles southeast of Monticello at the east end of 190th Street and just north of the boat ramp, located on the west side of the South Fork Maquoketa River.
Fertilizer release in Sac County city of Odebolt 4/21/2017 2:40:00 PM View Count 3143 ODEBOLT – A tanker carrying ammonium thiosulfate, a liquid fertilizer, tipped over in Odebolt this morning.
Iowa County Regional Environmental Improvement Commission designated as an Environmental Management System 4/20/2017 12:34:00 PM View Count 3622 IOWA COUNTY — Iowa’s Environmental Protection Commission designated the Iowa County Regional Environmental Improvement Commission as an Environmental Management System on April 18. Iowa County joins 13 other participants in the program and will begin specialized training provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Rains closing park and forest trails, damages Ledges State Park Road 4/18/2017 12:16:00 PM View Count 4812 While recent rains have cause minimal impact to state parks, people planning park visits are reminded to check current conditions before heading out.
Public comment sought for impaired waters list 4/14/2017 3:06:00 PM View Count 4156 DES MOINES -- The DNR is seeking public comment on the newly released draft impaired waters list. Data released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, today, shows 56 impairments will be removed from the 2014 impaired list, once approved by the EPA.
Fishing license check nets fugitive 4/14/2017 2:26:00 PM View Count 4997 FORT DODGE - David Scott Dayton, 30, of Fort Dodge, was booked into Webster County Jail Thursday after assaulting State Conservation Officer Bill Spece who was checking fishing licenses at the little dam in Fort Dodge.
Opportunity to Submit Air Quality Client Contact Meeting Agenda Items 4/13/2017 1:07:00 PM View Count 2845 The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the next Air Quality Client Contact Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for May 25 at 1:00 p.m., at the DNR’s Air Quality Bureau Office. A conference call option is also available for the meeting.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet April 13 in Des Moines 4/10/2017 11:22:00 AM View Count 3070 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., April 13, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Iowa Strategic Goals Program's Workshop: "EPA Compliance Tools & Common Clean Water Act Violations" on May 11 4/7/2017 1:15:00 PM View Count 3940 Join us at the Iowa Strategic Goals Program (ISGP) 1-day workshop on May 11, 2017 where regulators would provide hints and tips to help you better understand what is required of your business.
Online updates and environmental success stories top April 18 EPC meeting 4/6/2017 1:57:00 PM View Count 3131 WINDSOR HEIGHTS –Plans to enable farmers and consultants to submit manure management plan updates electronically will lead off the April 18 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.
Pleasant Creek Lake restoration project nearing completion 4/4/2017 12:42:00 PM View Count 6293 PALO – The restoration of Pleasant Creek Lake, Linn County’s largest and most popular lake, that began last fall is nearly complete. All that remains to be finished is some concrete work and seeding the area.
Trumpeter swans to be released at Wayne County’s Coffey Marsh 4/4/2017 12:32:00 PM View Count 6933 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release two trumpeter swans at Coffey Marsh in Wayne County at 1 p.m., April 20, rain or shine.
Upcoming Outdoor Events 3/21/2017 12:00:00 PM View Count 4288 Attend these exciting outdoors events in Iowa.
12 Iowa deer test positive for chronic wasting disease from 2016-17 hunting seasons 3/14/2017 11:44:00 AM View Count 7634 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has closed the book on its 2016 chronic wasting disease monitoring effort that collected 4,879 tissue samples from wild deer with 12 samples testing positive for the disease. Test results are pending on deer from a handful of counties and on 86 deer tissue samples from the Clayton County special deer collection effort that ended on March 5.