DNR Responds to Spill in Lyon County 6/29/2016 10:21:00 AM View Count 3913 ROCK RAPIDS –Environmental specialists from the DNR’s Spencer field office were called to an accident scene after a semi flatbed trailer rolled into the ditch near Highway 9 about six miles west of Rock Rapids Tuesday morning.
Fourth of July Weekend Looks Great for State Park Visitors 6/28/2016 1:49:00 PM View Count 12285 Iowa state parks are ready to welcome thousands of visitors for the Fourth of July weekend.
Lake Macbride State Park Named to Take Me Fishing 2016 Top 100 Family Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the U.S. List 6/21/2016 11:25:00 AM View Count 12510 Lake Macbride State Park, west of Solon, has been recognized among the 2016 Top 100 Family Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the U.S., according to Take Me Fishing™, whose Top 100 list was released recently.
Holstein Teacher Recognized for Outstanding Fishing Program 6/14/2016 1:18:00 PM View Count 4480 Justin Kinney, physical education and health instructor at Ridge View High School in Holstein, is the 2016 recipient of the Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Iowa! program.
Grant Applications Available Now for School and Community Tree Planting 6/7/2016 2:01:00 PM View Count 4375 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.
Entrance Roads at Lost Grove Lake Closing June 6 6/2/2016 2:44:00 PM View Count 5071 Road paving construction will begin next week at Lost Grove Lake located east of Eldridge. The south entrance road leading to Backcast Bay Shoreline Access Area (located near the corner of 250th Street and 230th Avenue) will close on June 6 and the entrance road leading to the Old Red Barn Boat Ramp (formerly the middle boat ramp; also located near the corner of 250th Street and 230th Avenue) will close on June 8.
Know Your Catch: How to ID Northern Pike and Muskies 5/25/2016 11:47:00 AM View Count 55399 Pikes and muskellunge are both predatory prize fish any angler would love to catch, but knowing the difference between the two makes a big difference in your fishing story… especially if you need to tell it to a conservation officer, because the rules for these species are different. Check out the easy tips below for identifying what’s on your line and what to do about it.
Tank of Dilute Herbicide Recovered From Delaware County Stream 5/21/2016 8:57:00 PM View Count 4233 MANCHESTER – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will continue to monitor a small tributary of Golden Branch northeast of Ryan in Delaware County after a tank with dilute herbicide fell into the stream Saturday morning.
Anamosa's Machart Takes Home Top Prize in National Archery in the Schools Program Bullseye National Championship 5/17/2016 12:18:00 PM View Count 5658 Anamosa’s David Machart scored 299 out of 300 to win the high school division and first place overall in the bullseye competition at the National Archery in the Schools Program National Tournament last weekend in Louisville, Ky.
DNR Investigating Fish Kill in McLoud Run in Cedar Rapids 5/16/2016 4:22:00 PM View Count 4316 CEDAR RAPIDS – DNR field staff were onsite in Cedar Rapids Saturday and again Monday trying to track down a fish kill that occurred on McLoud Run Friday night.
Anamosa Archer Sets Sights on National Championship 5/10/2016 12:04:00 PM View Count 4931 David Machart is no stranger to the awards stand. The charismatic 18 year old archer from Anamosa is the reigning Iowa 3D and Bullseye State Champion, the 2015 Wold Championship runner up, the 2015 National Championship third place overall and the first Iowa archer to shoot a perfect 300 in an event – the day before his 18th birthday.
Oelwein Man Killed While Turkey Hunting Saturday 4/25/2016 5:14:00 AM View Count 6139 OELWEIN – An Oelwein man was fatally injured Saturday while turkey hunting in Fayette County.
Accident Causes Fuel Spill in Urbandale 4/21/2016 3:18:00 AM View Count 4100 URBANDALE – An estimated 60 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at 73rd Street and Hickman Road in Urbandale following an accident about 1:40 p.m. today.
Accident Causes Fuel Spill in Urbandale 4/20/2016 11:21:00 AM View Count 4081 URBANDALE – An estimated 60 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at 73rd Street and Hickman Road in Urbandale following an accident about 1:40 p.m. today.
Anamosa Teen Sweeps State Archery Tournament 3/22/2016 8:32:00 AM View Count 4592 Anamosa’s David Machart became Iowa’s top scholastic archer during the 2016 National Archery in the Schools Program State Championship March 4-5. Machart won the 3D target and the bullseye target competition with identical near perfect scores of 299 out of 300.
Public Meeting to Discuss Permit Requirements For Aquatic Pesticide Applicators 3/17/2016 9:07:00 AM View Count 4579 DES MOINES—The DNR will hold a public hearing on renewing a general permit for people who apply pesticides to Iowa waters April 5 in Des Moines.
Paddlers Urged to Avoid Portion of Des Moines River Near Boone 3/11/2016 2:21:00 AM View Count 4439 BOONE – Kayakers and canoeists are warned to avoid a popular stretch of the Des Moines River in Boone County following the partial collapse of an historic bridge Thursday afternoon.
SLEIS Training Now Available Online 3/10/2016 6:19:00 AM View Count 6379 Due to high demand for State & Local Emission Inventory System (SLEIS) training, the DNR has developed several training videos that are available on the Air Quality Bureau’s eAirServices webpage.
10,000 Boat Owners Still Need to Verify Hull ID by April 30 3/8/2016 6:37:00 AM View Count 4692 An estimated 10,000 Iowa boat owners who were notified that their crafts were assigned a hull identification number by the manufacturer that is not in compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard have yet to verify their HIN with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources before their current registration expires on April 30.
Free Seedlings for Iowa Schools and Communities From Trees for Kids 3/8/2016 6:36:00 AM View Count 8380 DES MOINES -- To celebrate Earth Week next month, the Trees for Kids program is offering free seedlings to schools and communities across Iowa.
Late Winter is Best Time to Manage Roadsides 3/8/2016 6:34:00 AM View Count 9257 Iowa has more than 1.6 million acres of road right-of-ways and when properly managed these roadsides provide important nesting, roosting, and escape habitat for pheasants, partridge, quail, ducks, rabbits and many different songbirds.
DNR Seeks Input on Plan to Reduce Sulfur Dioxide In Muscatine 2/25/2016 8:18:00 AM View Count 4472 MUSCATINE – The public is invited to make comments on a plan that would bring air quality in Muscatine into compliance with federal standards for sulfur dioxide.
Iowa State Parks Featured in America's Top Family Fishing and Boating Spots 2/23/2016 6:33:00 AM View Count 4925 The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is searching for the top 100 family fishing and boating spots across the nation, and four Iowa state parks are among those being considered. Iowans participating in the vote can ensure their favorite places to boat and fish are recognized nationally.
Spill Reaches Coralville Reservoir After Monday Accident 2/16/2016 8:25:00 AM View Count 4335 SWISHER – Liquid runway deicer and diesel fuel spilled after a semi-truck owned by Cryotech Deicing Technology rolled over Monday afternoon along Interstate 380 about 14 miles south of Cedar Rapids.
Summer Seasonal Positions Available in Iowa State Parks 2/16/2016 8:21:00 AM View Count 13059 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau is looking for job applicants for approximately 50 summer recreational aide openings in 22 parks around the state.
Boone Man Injured While Snowmobiling Sunday 2/15/2016 2:25:00 AM View Count 4735 BOONE – A Grand Junction man was seriously injured Sunday afternoon while snowmobiling west of Boone along U.S. Highway 30.
Des Moines to Host Two Bald Eagle Events 2/9/2016 6:24:00 AM View Count 4599 Two events this week will help Iowans to better acquaint themselves with bald eagles. Both events are free and open to the public.
SLEIS Training in Cedar Rapids - February 25 1/21/2016 9:54:00 AM View Count 4608 Due to popular demand, a second SLEIS training session has been scheduled in Cedar Rapids.
Select Boat Owners Need to Verify Hull ID Number to Register Their Craft 1/19/2016 7:28:00 AM View Count 6359 Iowa boat owners who received a letter alerting them that their boat hull identification number (HIN) does not comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and they have to verify their HIN with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in order to register their boat.
Marshalltown Man Injured by Self-Inflicted Gunshot While Deer Hunting on Sunday 12/13/2015 8:56:00 AM View Count 4865 DES MOINES – A Marshalltown man suffered a self-inflicted injury to his hand from a shotgun slug while deer hunting Sunday in Palo Alto County.
Worthington Man Injured While Trapping Sunday 12/13/2015 8:15:00 AM View Count 4986 DES MOINES – A Worthington man was injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while trapping Sunday in Delaware County.
Bondurant Man Injured Saturday While Deer Hunting 12/12/2015 4:05:00 PM View Count 5532 DES MOINES – A Bondurant man was injured by a gunshot wound while deer hunting Saturday in Guthrie County.
Winter Manure Application Rules Kick in Monday Dec 21 12/10/2015 8:50:00 AM View Count 7412 DES MOINES – Early snowfall in much of northern Iowa may affect animal producers with confinement (totally roofed) facilities when limits on applying liquid manure on snow-covered ground start Dec. 21.
Members Sought for Brushy Creek Board 12/8/2015 7:09:00 AM View Count 4620 Hikers, bikers and horseback riders interested in protecting, preserving and enhancing the trail system at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area are being encouraged to serve on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Brushy Creek Trail Advisory Board.
Two Injured in Separate Hunting Incidents on Sunday 12/7/2015 8:35:00 AM View Count 4949 DES MOINES – Two hunters were injured by gunshot wounds in separate incidents while deer hunting on Sunday.
Dispersion Modeling Data and Guidance Updates Available for Use 12/4/2015 9:28:00 AM View Count 4202 The DNR has updated the pre-processed meteorological data for AERMOD, the default background concentrations, and various guidance documents. Projects with approved protocols that include approval to use the old data, and modeling analyses submitted prior to December 4, 2015, will not have to use the new data. Applicants submitting new projects on or after December 4 should begin using the updated data and guidance immediately. The updates are summarized below.
Select Boat Owners Need to Verify Hull ID Number to Register Their Craft 11/3/2015 8:00:00 AM View Count 11214 More than 13,000 Iowa boat owners will be receiving a letter soon alerting them that their boat hull identification number (HIN) does not comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and they have to verify their HIN with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in order to register their boat.
Jesup Man Injured in Fayette County Tree Stand Fall 10/30/2015 9:58:00 AM View Count 5271 CLERMONT – A Jesup man was injured while deer hunting on Friday after falling from a tree stand.
Wastewater Discharge In Rock Rapids, Lyon County 10/28/2015 10:29:00 AM View Count 4245 ROCK RAPIDS – The city operator noticed there was no inflow to the Rock Rapids Wastewater Treatment Plant about 4 p.m. yesterday, indicating a broken pipe or other problem.
Illinois Man Injured in Fall at Wildcat Den State Park 10/11/2015 10:44:00 AM View Count 4786 MUSCATINE – An Illinois man was injured late Saturday evening after a fall from a cliff at Wildcat Den State Park near Muscatine.
Slater Man Injured by Deer Stand Fall Near Lucas 10/2/2015 12:00:00 PM View Count 4688 DES MOINES – A Slater man suffered a broken ankle after falling while setting up a tree stand Friday afternoon in Stephens State Forest near Lucas.
Renewal of Permit Requirements for Aquatic Pesticide Applicators 9/4/2015 11:15:00 AM View Count 3763 The DNR is seeking input from people who apply pesticides to Iowa waters at an informal stakeholder meeting Sept. 9 in Des Moines.
Late Summer Cattail and Emergent Vegetation Control for Ponds 9/1/2015 12:00:00 PM View Count 3807 Have the cattails in your pond taken over your favorite fishing spot or crowded you from one side of the dock or swimming area?
Renewal of Permit Requirements for Aquatic Pesticide Applicators 8/27/2015 12:00:00 PM View Count 3688 DES MOINES — The DNR is seeking input from people who apply pesticides to Iowa waters at an informal stakeholder meeting Sept. 9 in Des Moines.
7 Summer Things to Do with Your Kids Before School Starts 8/7/2015 10:05:00 AM View Count 9238 The end of summer is always a touch bittersweet for families. There’s excitement for a new school year, anticipation of ever-busier schedules, appreciation of the summer vacation itself and perhaps a longing for it not to end. Good news: it’s not over yet! Grab your little ones, your not-so-little ones, and some adventure gear while the whole family can head outside together for these fun activities.