Submitting a State Record Fish Entry 8/8/2016 1:49:00 PM View Count 4076 If you believe you have caught an all-time state record fish in Iowa, follow these steps.
Boil Advisory Issued for City of Meservey 8/5/2016 7:27:00 PM View Count 3327 MESERVEY – A boil advisory for the city of Meservey in Cerro Gordo County has been issued after the system experienced a drop in water pressure.
Natural Resource Commission to meet August 11 in Des Moines 8/5/2016 1:02:00 PM View Count 3863 The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 1 p.m., on August 11, at in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
Results of Emmet County Fish Kill Available 8/5/2016 8:36:00 AM View Count 4141 SUPERIOR – At least 605 fish were killed about four miles northwest of Estherville, according to numbers released today by Iowa DNR.
DNR investigating third fish kill this week 8/4/2016 4:59:00 PM View Count 4069 SUPERIOR – DNR environmental and fisheries staff are investigating the third fish kill this week, this time in western Emmet County about four miles northwest of Estherville.
DNR investigating fish kill near in Des Moines County 8/4/2016 4:58:00 PM View Count 3503 YARMOUTH – A fish kill near the headwaters of Big Creek about a mile west of Yarmouth in Des Moines County resulted in less than a quarter of a mile of stream being impacted.
Investigation unable to pinpoint source of Delaware County fish kill 8/4/2016 4:55:00 PM View Count 3390 RYAN – Investigators looking into a Delaware County fish kill that occurred in July have been unable to identify what caused it.
Second fish kill in Des Moines County being investigated near Yarmouth 8/3/2016 3:37:00 PM View Count 3737 YARMOUTH – Environmental specialists and fisheries biologists from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are on the scene of another fish kill Wednesday in Des Moines County.
Join the Iowa DNR at the 2016 Iowa State Fair 8/3/2016 2:00:00 PM View Count 8349 A trip to the Iowa State Fair is not complete without a stop at the Iowa DNR building – you’ll want to stop to see the Iowa fish in the historic aquarium, have your questions answered, and take in a presentation in our beautiful courtyard.
Agenda for August 18 Air Quality Client Contact Meeting 8/3/2016 12:18:00 PM View Count 5068 An Air Quality Client Contact Meeting will be held Thursday, August 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the DNR Air Quality Bureau conference rooms. The conference line number is (866) 685-1580 and the code is 5152425296.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Sept 16-18 at Springbrook Ed Center 8/2/2016 1:40:00 PM View Count 4692 The fall Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop is Sept. 16-18, at the Springbrook Conservation Education Center, adjacent to Springbrook State Park, north of Guthrie Center.
DNR Investigates Fish Kill in Southeast Iowa Near Mediapolis 8/2/2016 9:19:00 AM View Count 4004 Mediapolis – The DNR is investigating a fish kill along approximately five to six miles of Cedar Fork Creek starting about four miles west of Mediapolis in Des Moines County.
Environmental Protection Commission Meets at State Capitol Aug 10 7/28/2016 3:13:00 PM View Count 4062 DES MOINES – Contracts and proposed rule revisions are scheduled for the Aug. 10 Environmental Protection Commission meeting.
Ongoing wastewater discharge in Mount Pleasant 7/27/2016 4:34:00 PM View Count 4111 MOUNT PLEASANT -- The city of Mount Pleasant in Henry County reported an ongoing wastewater discharge to DNR Wednesday afternoon.
Boil advisory lifted for city of Chariton 7/27/2016 12:51:00 PM View Count 3911 CHARITON – A boil advisory for the city of Chariton in Lucas County has been lifted.
Boil Advisory Issued for City of Chariton in Lucas County 7/25/2016 8:18:00 AM View Count 4698 CHARITON – A water main break in the city of Chariton has resulted in pressure loss and water outages prompting a boil advisory.
Boil advisory lifted for Marble Rock in Floyd County 7/22/2016 3:49:00 PM View Count 3841 MARBLE ROCK – A boil advisory for the city of Marble Rock has been lifted after water samples show the water is safe for drinking.
New grant opportunity to help small Iowa communities with abandoned commercial properties 7/21/2016 1:03:00 PM View Count 6579 DES MOINES-- Starting Aug. 1, Iowa communities with populations of 5,000 or smaller can apply for special funding to inspect abandoned commercial buildings.
Boil Advisory to be Issued for Marble Rock in Floyd County 7/19/2016 3:29:00 PM View Count 3718 MARBLE ROCK – Due to routine cleaning and inspection of the town’s water tower on July 20, the City of Marble Rock is advising residents to boil water during the maintenance and until bacteria samples come back clean.
State Parks Impacted by Recent Rains 7/19/2016 12:45:00 PM View Count 8985 People planning park visits in the near future are reminded to check on current conditions before heading out. Several Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rainfalls.
Opportunity to Submit Air Quality Client Contact Meeting Agenda Items 7/18/2016 2:42:00 PM View Count 3378 The Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the next Air Quality Client Contact Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 18 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 July 14 in Des Moines 7/11/2016 2:20:00 PM View Count 3915 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., on July 14, at in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
Two injured in personal watercraft explosion on Black Hawk Lake 7/6/2016 3:55:00 PM View Count 5142 LAKE VIEW – A personal water craft exploded Tue on Black Hawk Lake in Sac County sending two people to the hospital.
Public hearings set for proposed alcohol ban at Lake Macbride and Pleasant Creek beaches 7/6/2016 3:53:00 PM View Count 3727 DES MOINES – Two public hearings have been scheduled to accept public comment on a proposed rule to ban alcohol on the beaches at Lake Macbride State Park and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.
Boating Collision Near Council Bluffs Being Investigated by Iowa DNR 7/5/2016 8:02:00 AM View Count 4002 COUNCIL BLUFFS – A boating collision that resulted in one vessel sinking to the bottom of the Missouri River is being investigated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
O'Brien County Fish Kill Affects Nearly Two Miles of Stream 7/1/2016 4:04:00 PM View Count 4391 SUTHERLAND – Approximately 2,500 fish were killed along nearly two miles of Barry Creek following a manure spill Thursday afternoon northeast of Sutherland in O’Brien County.
DNR Investigating O'Brien County Fish Kill 6/30/2016 4:11:00 PM View Count 4364 SUTHERLAND – The DNR responded to a manure spill in O’Brien County about five miles northeast of Sutherland Thursday afternoon.
Boil Advisory Lifted for City of Callender 6/30/2016 10:32:00 AM View Count 3422 CALLENDER – A boil advisory issued for the city of Callender in Webster County has been lifted.
Public Meeting Scheduled for July 20 to Discuss Permit for Trail in Wahpeton 6/28/2016 3:22:00 PM View Count 3866 The public is invited to provide comments on a permit needed by the Dickinson County Trails Board to cross publicly-owned land and water under jurisdiction of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Black Bear Killed on Allamakee County Highway 6/27/2016 11:11:00 AM View Count 7017 DES MOINES – A young black bear was struck and killed by a truck Friday evening on Highway 76 near the Yellow River Forest in southeast Allamakee County.
A Day’s Worth of Dynamite Dutch Oven Dining 6/27/2016 11:01:00 AM View Count 28910 Enjoy a day’s menu of good food and camaraderie of the campfire ring with these meal-time suggestions. While the recipes may seem extensive, it’s mostly toss in the ingredients, heat and eat.
Boil Advisory Lifted for City of Moravia 6/24/2016 3:45:00 PM View Count 3781 MORAVIA – A boil advisory for the city of Moravia in Appanoose County has been lifted. Water samples collected from the system show the water is safe to drink.
DNR Investigates Red Dye in Stream Near Clarinda 6/24/2016 12:56:00 PM View Count 4229 CLARINDA – Red dye poured into a storm sewer in Clarinda has reached a tributary of the West Nodaway River in Page County.
Heavy Rainfall Closes Shooting Range At Hawkeye Wildlife Area 6/22/2016 1:55:00 PM View Count 4783 IOWA CITY - The Tim Dorr rifle and handgun range at the Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area is closed after a nearly six inch rainfall Tuesday night damaged the recently completed renovation on the popular shooting range.
Repairs Wednesday in Moravia Lead to Water Shut Down, Boil Advisory 6/21/2016 11:22:00 AM View Count 3661 MORAVIA – The Appanoose County city of Moravia is advising residents to boil their drinking water following repairs to a water main Wednesday morning.
Leaking Manure Storage Reaches Creek in Osceola 6/16/2016 2:35:00 PM View Count 3316 ASHTON – Thursday morning a complaint about a manure discharge led DNR investigators to a leaking aboveground storage tank about 1.5 miles northeast of Ashton in Osceola County.
4 Quick Ways to Tell A Wolf from a Coyote 6/8/2016 10:55:00 AM View Count 72684 Iowa hasn’t been a consistent home for many large predators since the early 1900s, but healthy wolf populations from the Great Lakes Region are expanding their ranges. Look for the tell-tale traits below to know just what canine you’ve spotted.
Railroad Cleaning Up Tracks From Leaking Tanker 6/7/2016 4:26:00 PM View Count 4178 DES MOINES – A railroad tanker carrying 25,000 gallons of animal fat leaked along tracks Monday from Missouri Valley in Harrison County to Fairfax in Linn County, a distance of approximately 200 miles.
DNR Seeks Public Comment on Increased Nursery Stock Prices 6/7/2016 2:02:00 PM View Count 3963 The DNR is seeking public comment on a proposal to adjust the price of tree and shrub seedlings sold from the State Forest Nursery to bring nursery operations into compliance with Iowa Code. Code requires the state forest nursery to cover all expenses related to the growing of the plants.
Grant Applications Available Now for School and Community Tree Planting 6/7/2016 2:01:00 PM View Count 4277 Trees For Kids grant applications are now available for the fall 2016 grant cycle. The Trees For Kids grant program is designed to provide hands-on educational opportunities for Iowa youth by planting trees on school grounds and other public places.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet June 9 in Webster County 6/6/2016 10:04:00 AM View Count 3685 OTHO, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 8:30 a.m., on June 9, at Center Lodge, in Dolliver Memorial state Park, 2757 Dolliver Park Ave., Otho.
Boil Advisory Still in Place for New Market 6/2/2016 4:23:00 PM View Count 3516 NEW MARKET – Even though water pressure has been restored, a boil advisory will remain in place for the city of New Market in Taylor County until bacteria samples can be collected to ensure the water is safe.
Contracts Abound on Environmental Commission's Meeting in Moravia 6/2/2016 11:12:00 AM View Count 4508 MORAVIA – Contracts for air, land and water quality dominate the June 21 agenda for the Environmental Protection Commission’s meeting at Honey Creek State Park Resort, 12633 Resort Drive in Moravia.
Iowa's 2016 Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Review and Comment 5/31/2016 8:46:00 AM View Count 3990 The air monitoring network plan will assist the Iowa DNR in its efforts to monitor the quality of Iowa’s air and to keep the public aware of air quality problems.
DNR Derelict Building Grant Program Awards Grants to 15 Rural Communities 5/26/2016 1:36:00 PM View Count 4866 DES MOINES – The DNR Derelict Building Grant Program will award grants to 15 small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos and limit construction and demolition materials going to the landfill.