Central Iowa trumpeter swan soiree 1/17/2017 1:02:00 PM View Count 8017 The public is invited to a Trumpeter Swan Soiree, celebrating North America’s largest waterfowl species at the Blank Park Zoo Friday, Jan. 27 from 6-8 p.m., and at Walnut Woods State Park on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
EPC to hold joint meeting with NRC in January 1/5/2017 3:30:00 PM View Count 3952 DES MOINES – The Environmental Protection Commission will meet jointly with the Natural Resources Commission Jan. 18 in Des Moines before holding a separate business meeting.
Water quality contracts, rules and funding to dominate December Environmental Protection Commission meeting 12/8/2016 11:49:00 AM View Count 22858 Water and air quality rules will be up for commissioners’ approval at the Environmental Protection Commission’s Dec. 20 meeting in Des Moines.
State Preserves Advisory Board meets December 15 12/7/2016 10:31:00 AM View Count 3719 The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 10 a.m., Dec. 15, in the second floor conference room in the DNR Water Supply office, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Natural Resource Commission to meet December 8 via teleconference 12/1/2016 12:57:00 PM View Count 3825 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet via teleconference at 8:30 a.m., December 8, originating from the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
DNR seeks public comment on rule changes 10/25/2016 12:30:00 PM View Count 4161 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau is seeking public input on possible changes to the minimum-stay requirements for all state park campgrounds and at the multi-family cabin at Springbrook State Park for the Fourth of July holiday. The public is also being asked for comments regarding the proposed rental fee pricing for a large open-air picnic shelter scheduled to be built and opened in 2017 at Lake Manawa State Park.
DNR holding public hearings on updates to surface water quality standards for copper 10/13/2016 2:14:00 PM View Count 3529 DES MOINES – The DNR is holding public hearings across the state this November to gather input on proposed updates to surface water quality standards for copper.
Meeting to discuss Eldred Sherwood Lake water quality improvement plan 9/29/2016 11:23:00 AM View Count 3947 KLEMME – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Eldred Sherwood Lake in Hancock County can attend a meeting Oct. 12. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion.
Meeting Sept. 29 to discuss renewal of stormwater permits 9/15/2016 2:54:00 PM View Count 3727 DES MOINES — The DNR will hold a stakeholder meeting Sept. 29 in Des Moines to discuss proposed changes to three stormwater discharge permits.
Water quality tops Environmental Protection Commission’s September meeting 9/15/2016 2:50:00 PM View Count 8070 DES MOINES – Progress and achievements in water quality, and streamlining floodplain permits are on the Environmental Protection Commission’s Sept. 20 agenda.
Find Public Hunting on Private Land with IHAP 9/1/2016 4:01:00 PM View Count 17618 Hunting can be a great family activity or a solo adventure. Stroll through tall grass, hear the explosive rising cackle of pheasants, thrill at the thunderous gobble of a male wild turkey, see a few majestic deer—and maybe get the chance to take one home. That opportunity already exists on scores of acres near you, thanks in part to landowners who open their property through the Iowa Habitat and Access Program, or IHAP.
Public Meeting to Discuss Central Park Lake's Improvement Plan 8/30/2016 1:52:00 PM View Count 4155 Center Junction – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Jones County Conservation Board will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., September 13, at the Central Park Nature Center, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Central Park Lake, in Jones County.
Public Meeting to Discuss Silver Lake's Improvement Plan 8/23/2016 1:41:00 PM View Count 3972 MANSON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Iowa State University and the Silver Lake Protective Association will host a public meeting at 6 p.m., August 29, at the Ayrshire Community Building in Ayrshire, to discuss plans for improving the water quality in Silver Lake in Palo Alto County.
Online Hunting Atlas Offers Places to Go 8/16/2016 1:50:00 PM View Count 6123 Des Moines – Iowa hunters have been using the interactive Iowa hunting atlas to find new places to go hunting. The hunting atlas features more than 680,000 acres of public hunting land that is owned by the state, county or federal governments. It’s available online at www.iowadnr.gov/hunting.
Natural Resource Commission to meet August 11 in Des Moines 8/5/2016 1:02:00 PM View Count 3810 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.
Environmental Protection Commission Meets at State Capitol Aug 10 7/28/2016 3:13:00 PM View Count 4009 DES MOINES – Contracts and proposed rule revisions are scheduled for the Aug. 10 Environmental Protection Commission meeting.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet July 14 in Des Moines 7/11/2016 2:20:00 PM View Count 3851 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.
Public hearings set for proposed alcohol ban at Lake Macbride and Pleasant Creek beaches 7/6/2016 3:53:00 PM View Count 3678 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.
State Preserves Advisory Board Meets July 7 6/28/2016 3:24:00 PM View Count 13414 The State Preserves Advisory Board of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 10 a.m., July 7, at the Decorah City Hall, 400 Claiborne Drive, in Decorah. Prior to the business meeting, field trips are scheduled for 1 p.m. on July 6 at the Crossman and Hayden Prairie state preserves (start at Crossman Prairie) and 8 a.m. on July 7 at the Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve.
Public Meeting Scheduled for July 20 to Discuss Permit for Trail in Wahpeton 6/28/2016 3:22:00 PM View Count 3819 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.
DNR Seeks Public Comment on Increased Nursery Stock Prices 6/7/2016 2:02:00 PM View Count 3926 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.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet June 9 in Webster County 6/6/2016 10:04:00 AM View Count 3644 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.
Contracts Abound on Environmental Commission's Meeting in Moravia 6/2/2016 11:12:00 AM View Count 4454 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 3944 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 Seeking Input on Animal Feeding Operations Proposed Rule 5/19/2016 1:26:00 PM View Count 4548 DES MOINES – The DNR is holding six public hearings from May 23 to June 3 to gather input on proposed rule changes for animal feeding operations.
Agenda for May 12 Air Quality Client Contact Meeting 5/6/2016 5:43:00 PM View Count 3209 An Air Quality Client Contact Meeting will be held Thursday, May 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the DNR Air Quality Bureau conference rooms
Natural Resource Commission to Meet May 12 in Des Moines 5/6/2016 9:37:00 AM View Count 3720 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., on May 12, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
Air Quality Leads May Environmental Protection Meeting 5/5/2016 12:18:00 PM View Count 4017 WINDSOR HEIGHTS – Air quality fees and a revised plan for improving air quality in Muscatine lead a contract-heavy agenda for the May 17 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.
Public Meeting To Discuss Twin Lakes Improvement Plan 5/4/2016 3:23:00 PM View Count 4175 MANSON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Iowa State University and the Twin Lakes Restoration Association will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., May 19, at the Twin Lakes Bible Camp, to discuss plans for improving the water quality in North and South Twin lakes in Calhoun County.
Public Meetings to Discuss New Wastewater Permits 4/21/2016 8:07:00 AM View Count 4148 DES MOINES – The DNR will hold two public stakeholder meetings in May to answer questions and collect public comments on two proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater general permits.
Public Meeting to Discuss Lake of the Hills Water Quality Improvement Plan 4/21/2016 8:05:00 AM View Count 4022 DAVENPORT – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Scott County’s Lake of the Hills can attend a meeting Thursday, May 5. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion.
Iowa's Deer Seasons Approved for Public Comment 4/19/2016 7:49:00 AM View Count 5524 Iowa’s proposed 2016-17 deer hunting seasons were approved for public comment Thursday by the Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The proposal included a status quo county antlerless license quota and maintained the buck only restriction for select counties in northwest Iowa during early muzzleloader season and first shotgun season.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet April 14 in Des Moines 4/11/2016 6:11:00 AM View Count 4184 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., on April 14, in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
Public Meeting To Discuss Permit Requirements for Mining and Processing Facilities 3/31/2016 6:36:00 AM View Count 4206 DES MOINES—The DNR will hold a public hearing April 7 in Des Moines on renewing a general permit for mining and processing facilities that discharge wastewater.
Environmental Protection Meeting in Williamsburg 3/31/2016 6:35:00 AM View Count 4080 WILLIAMSBURG – Drinking water and water monitoring contracts head up the April 19 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission in Williamsburg.
Online Hunting Atlas Offers Hunters Places to Go 3/29/2016 7:34:00 AM View Count 16735 Des Moines – Iowa hunters have been using the interactive Iowa hunting atlas to find new places to go hunting. The hunting atlas features more than 600,000 acres of public hunting land that is owned by the state, county or federal governments. It’s available online.
Public Meeting to Discuss Permit Requirements For Aquatic Pesticide Applicators 3/17/2016 9:07:00 AM View Count 4450 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.
Hunter Apprentice License Topic of Public Hearing 3/15/2016 8:09:00 AM View Count 5384 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing on rules covering the new hunter apprentice license for April 20, from 1-2 p.m., in the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Public Invited to Talk About Clear Lake Access on Monday 3/10/2016 7:36:00 AM View Count 4119 CLEAR LAKE – The public is invited to provide input to improvements being made at a public access on Clear Lake’s south shore at Lekwa Marsh.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet March 10 Via Teleconference 3/7/2016 8:43:00 AM View Count 4006 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet via teleconference at 9 a.m., on March 10, originating from the fourth floor conference room, Wallace State Office Building, in Des Moines.
DNR Seeks Input on Plan to Reduce Sulfur Dioxide In Muscatine 2/25/2016 8:18:00 AM View Count 4345 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.
Proposed Waterfowl Seasons and Zones Available for Public Comment, Topic of March 8 Meeting 2/2/2016 7:07:00 AM View Count 6645 Waterfowl hunters have the opportunity to comment on proposed 2016 Iowa waterfowl seasons that were approved during the Jan. 20 meeting of the Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
DNR to Hold Listening Session on Fall Hunting and Trapping Regulations 1/26/2016 7:14:00 AM View Count 5756 Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting public meetings over the Iowa Communications Network on February 24 from 6 to 9 p.m., to listen to the public’s thoughts on the hunting and trapping regulations for this fall.
DNR Seeks Public Comment on Reducing Alcohol-Related Incidents at State Park Beaches 12/15/2015 10:08:00 AM View Count 5035 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal public comment on ways to reduce the number of alcohol-related incidents that occur on beaches at state parks and recreation areas.
Opportunity for Comment on Proposed Dispersion Modeling Data and Guidance Updates 11/19/2015 3:40:00 AM View Count 4281 The DNR is proposing updates to the pre-processed meteorological data for AERMOD, new default background concentrations, updated guidance, and a new air resource availability summary.