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Trout stockings in Davenport, Mount Pleasant and Fort Madison rescheduled for March 20

• 3/19/2024 3:13:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will stock trout in Lake of the Hills in Davenport, East Lake Park Pond in Mount Pleasant and Wilson Lake in Fort Madison on March 20, instead of March 22, due to possible snow and ice conditions in Manchester, on Friday.

Crow Creek Wildlife Area to close temporarily during construction project

• 7/24/2023 4:54:00 PM
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A construction project at Crow Creek Wildlife Area, on the north edge of Davenport, will temporarily close access to the area while work is underway.

Ongoing wastewater discharge in Davenport’s Walnut Creek

• 7/20/2021 6:00:00 PM
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DAVENPORT—An ongoing wastewater discharge in Walnut Creek was reported to the city of Davenport’s Public Works and to DNR about 2 p.m. today.

DNR conservation officers to host inspection day in eastern Iowa

• 6/2/2020 11:45:00 AM
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DAVENPORT, Iowa – Iowa Department of Natural Resources conservation officers will host an inspection day this weekend for anyone unable to get inspections completed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

DNR, City of Davenport aware of red sheen on Crow Creek

• 1/8/2020 6:37:00 AM
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DAVENPORT, Iowa -- The DNR has received numerous reports today of a spill in Crow Creek on the north side of Davenport, causing a red sheen.

Water level to drop at West Lake Park ahead of restoration

• 7/10/2019 11:22:00 AM
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DAVENPORT – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will start lowering the water level at Lake of the Hills, Railroad Lake, Lambach Lake and Bluegrass Lake at West Lake Park on July 15 as part of a lake restoration project to improve water quality and recreational opportunities.

Trout fee still required during relaxed fishing regulations at Lake of the Hills

• 3/19/2019 11:48:00 AM
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Davenport – Anglers who catch trout left over from a previous community trout stocking at Lake of the Hills during the relaxed fishing regulations are still required to have a valid trout fee to keep any trout. 

Orange dye in Davenport’s Crow Creek traced to mulching operation

• 6/8/2018 5:04:00 PM
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DAVENPORT - DNR staff from Washington, Iowa, headed to Davenport Thursday afternoon after receiving a call and a photo showing bright orange flow in Crow Creek east of the Davenport airport.