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How to choose the right life jacket

• 6/26/2019 1:41:00 PM
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Life jackets are a must for water safety, but finding the right fit can be tricky. Here’s some helpful tips in finding the right life jacket for you and your family: 

Iowa DNR unveils new online hunting and fishing license system

• 5/2/2019 9:31:00 AM
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DES MOINES – The Iowa DNR is unveiling the latest innovative technology available at your fingertips when it comes to hunting and fishing licenses.

Ice-out channel catfish are biting

• 4/2/2019 12:58:00 PM
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Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and the large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone. The bite starts sooner in the southern Iowa impoundment since they lose ice a week or two before northeast Iowa natural lakes.

DNR Conservation Officer Griebel named Officer of the Year by Council

• 4/2/2019 12:58:00 PM
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The Mississippi Flyway Law Enforcement Council recently named Iowa DNR Conservation Officer Steven Griebel as its 2018 Officer of the Year.

Public invited to discuss future options for the Mon-Maq Dam on the Maquoketa River

• 3/29/2019 10:58:00 AM
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Monticello – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public open house and meeting from 6 to 8:30 p.m., April 4, at the Durgin Pavilion at Camp Courageous, near Monticello, to discuss the future of the Mon-Maq Dam and Maquoketa River.

DNR provides critical assistance during historic Iowa flooding

• 3/25/2019 3:18:00 PM
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WESTERN IOWA -- DNR conservation officers and park rangers have responded in droves providing crucial equipment and fulfilling extraordinary public safety rescue missions.

Sport the plates that support the resources

• 2/20/2019 7:58:00 AM
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Iowans can put their support for conservation on cruise control by purchasing a natural resources license plate when it’s time to renew their vehicle registration.

2018 hunting, fishing license sales

• 2/5/2019 11:09:00 AM
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In 2018, Iowa residents purchased…

Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20

• 2/5/2019 11:05:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Permanent ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.

Ice anglers welcome cold weather

• 1/22/2019 11:33:00 AM
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After an unusually mild winter, cold weather has finally arrived across Iowa and is covering previously open lakes and ponds with a layer of ice. But anglers are cautioned that just because arctic weather is here, they shouldn’t abandon their ice safety practices.

Outdoor Notes

• 12/27/2018 8:16:00 AM
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The unseasonably warm weather is causing ice conditions to deteriorate across much of the state. Lakes with the best ice are north of Hwy. 3. Use caution and test the ice thickness frequently if heading out and trust your instincts – if it doesn’t look right, don’t go.

South Central field office moving to Des Moines

• 12/24/2018 1:42:00 PM
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After five years in Windsor Heights, DNR’s Field Office 5, serving 18 counties in south central Iowa, will move to Des Moines.

DNR south central field office moving Jan. 7

• 12/20/2018 1:49:00 PM
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WINDSOR HEIGHTS – After five years in Windsor Heights, DNR’s Field Office 5, serving 18 counties in south central Iowa, will move to Des Moines.

Missouri River paddlefish license on sale now

• 12/18/2018 8:23:00 AM
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Try a new fishing experience this spring – snagging paddlefish on the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers.

Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15

• 12/11/2018 11:55:00 AM
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Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7.

Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over

• 11/27/2018 11:44:00 AM
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The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are starting to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.

Join the hunt - Apprentice license allows experienced hunters to share their skills with novice hunters

• 11/20/2018 11:52:00 AM
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Hunting is as much a part of Thanksgiving as cranberries, football and the inevitable afternoon nap. As friends and family gather this holiday, take the opportunity to share the experience and extend an invitation to new hunters to join the group.

Deer licenses on sale Aug. 15

• 8/14/2018 12:50:00 PM
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Licenses to pursue Iowa’s world class deer herd go on sale Aug. 15 at more than 700 license sales agents statewide and online.

Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed increase to hunting, fishing licenses and fees

• 8/2/2018 1:47:00 PM
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Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on its proposed menu of hunting and fishing license fee increases, through Aug. 21.

EMS In Depth: Aspects/Impacts, Objectives/Targets & Internal Audits

• 7/2/2018 2:16:00 PM
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Since 2014, Pollution Prevention Services has hosted 1-day “EMS In Depth” workshops for Iowa environmental professionals. Due to popular demand, this workshop series continues and offers another step in the development of your environmental management system.

Two organizations to receive Governor’s Volunteer Awards for work in Iowa State Parks

• 6/19/2018 1:27:00 PM
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Biolife Plasma Services of Ankeny and the Friends of Cedar Rock, from Quasqueton, are recipients of 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards.

Stakeholder Meeting to Discuss Renewal of NPDES General Permit 6

• 5/11/2018 2:09:00 PM
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Well Construction and Well Service Discharges General Permit 6 (GP6) will expire on February 28, 2020. Iowa DNR proposes to initiate rulemaking to renew the NPDES permit for a third 5 year term. The proposed GP6 is nearly identical to the current general permit except for some clarifications.

Hook some memories with Mom this weekend!

• 5/8/2018 10:35:00 AM
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Give your mom the perfect Mother’s Day gift – time with you. Get away for a few hours or stay the whole weekend. 

Ice-out channel catfish are biting

• 3/13/2018 2:23:00 PM
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Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and the large reservoirs across Iowa. After eating light during the winter, channel catfish go on a feeding frenzy in early spring cleaning up small fish that died over the winter.

Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20

• 2/6/2018 1:09:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Permanent ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.

2017 hunting, fishing license sales

• 1/16/2018 2:13:00 PM
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In 2017, Iowa residents purchased…

Spend a winter day ice fishing

• 1/9/2018 11:41:00 AM
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Ice fishing has a passionate following across Iowa. Get a group of friends and/or family together, bundle up and go ice fishing this winter.

Licenses Expire January 10

• 1/2/2018 12:52:00 PM
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Hunters and anglers are encouraged to purchase their 2018 license before their 2017 license expires. Annual Iowa hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10. License holders who purchased the three year option should check the date range printed on their license for expiration.

Missouri River paddlefish license on sale until Jan. 7

• 12/27/2017 11:14:00 AM
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Iowa anglers have until Jan. 7 to buy their 2018 paddlefish license for the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers.

Ice safety reminder as Iowa lakes freeze over

• 12/27/2017 11:12:00 AM
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The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are starting to get out for the popular early ice fishing of the season.

Air Quality Offices Moving December 19

• 12/12/2017 3:54:00 PM
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The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is moving to the Wallace Building, 502 E 9th St, Des Moines IA 50319, on December 19 and 20. Staff availability will be limited during the move dates.

2018 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

• 12/5/2017 12:26:00 PM
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Iowans can start buying 2018 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on December 15. Licenses purchased for 2017 expire on Jan. 10.

Late muzzleloader deer season opens Dec. 18

• 12/5/2017 12:25:00 PM
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Iowa’s late muzzleloader deer season begins Dec. 18, which is the final season that any-deer licenses are available.

Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15

• 12/5/2017 12:22:00 PM
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Anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license from Dec. 15-Dec. 31and Jan. 1- Jan. 7. A limited number of paddlefish licenses are available - 950 resident and 50 nonresident.

Deer licenses on sale Aug. 15

• 8/15/2017 11:59:00 AM
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Licenses to pursue Iowa’s world class deer herd go on sale Aug. 15 at more than 700 license sales agents statewide and online.

DNR Hiring Range Safety Officers

• 7/28/2017 9:48:00 AM
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The DNR has two openings at Banner Shooting Range near Indianola, and eight openings at Olofson Shooting Range near Polk City, for Range Safety Officers.

EMS in depth: Nonconformity & transitioning to the 2015 standard

• 7/11/2017 10:08:00 AM
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Since 2014, Pollution Prevention Services has hosted one-day “EMS In Depth” workshops for Iowa environmental professionals. Due to popular demand, this workshop series continues and offers another step in the development of your environmental management system.

EMS in depth: Nonconformity & transitioning to the 2015 standard

• 6/30/2017 10:45:00 AM
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Since 2014, Pollution Prevention Services has hosted one-day “EMS In Depth” workshops for Iowa environmental professionals. Due to popular demand, this workshop series continues and offers another step in the development of your environmental management system.

Now available: Iowa deer hunting draw results

• 6/26/2017 8:34:00 AM
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Hunters who applied for the 2017 draw can now view results online by logging into the DNR purchasing system and choosing "View Application Status." 

Nonresident Hunting Update

• 6/2/2017 1:07:00 PM
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Last chance: Iowa nonresident deer application closes Sunday The 2017 Iowa nonresident deer application period closes at midnight on Sunday, June 4. Applications and preference point purchases will not be accepted after that date and time.

Iowa businesses and organizations can get updates on technical resources and more from the DNR’s P2 News

• 4/20/2017 12:36:00 PM
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DES MOINES — For more than 20 years, Iowa businesses and institutions have saved money and become environmental leaders by working with the DNR’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Services program. 

Fishing license check nets fugitive

• 4/14/2017 2:26:00 PM
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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.

Iowa DNR Introduces New Public Information Officer

• 3/15/2017 3:24:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has hired Alex Murphy as its Public Information Officer.

Marcel named as chief of DNR’s field services

• 2/23/2017 11:48:00 AM
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DES MOINES– The Iowa DNR has chosen Jason Marcel to lead the agency’s Field Services and Compliance Bureau, which includes many frontline DNR staffers who explain scientific, legal and regulatory details that protect Iowa’s air, land and waters. 

DNR officer pulls angler from West Lake Osceola

• 2/10/2017 12:56:00 PM
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Osceola, Iowa - State Conservation Officer Michael Miller was on routine patrol late Friday morning when he saw two men setting up an ice fishing shelter on West Lake Osceola, in southern Iowa.

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