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MAC Applicator Training Wrapping Up

• 2/17/2017 10:52:00 AM
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Manure applicator certification training for confinement site applicators is wrapping up, with the last live session scheduled Feb. 28. Two dry/solid manure workshops are also available--designed to meet the needs of confinement or commercial applicators who handle dry or solid manure. They are scheduled for Feb. 21 in Adair County and Feb. 22 in Buena Vista County.

Manure applicator training open for on-site applicators

• 1/12/2017 2:41:00 PM
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DES MOINES –Training began last week for confinement site manure applicators who want to complete annual training or become certified to land apply manure. 

Check out MAC training

• 12/22/2016 1:42:00 PM
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Commercial manure applicators can fulfill their annual training and certification requirements at 75 Iowa and two out-of-state locations from 9 a.m. to noon on Jan. 5.

Commercial manure applicator training to be held Jan. 5

• 12/22/2016 12:04:00 PM
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DES MOINES – New and existing commercial manure applicators can meet their certification training requirements Jan. 5 at 75 Iowa locations and two out-of-state locations.

Take a "Kid" Fishing

• 11/16/2016 2:00:00 PM
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The first day of November looked to be a promising day. I had the morning off to go trout fishing and the weather was cooperating. Like most people, I don’t go fishing nearly often enough so I wanted to share my outing with someone. My husband and kids would all be at work. The grandkids were in school or at the sitter’s. As I considered my options, my husband’s uncle came to mind. 

Heavy rainfall causes some wastewater overflows in northwest Iowa

• 9/16/2016 3:41:00 PM
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SPENCER – Reports of wastewater discharges caused by heavy rains are trickling into environmental field offices for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Manure Applicator Training

• 8/25/2016 9:51:00 AM
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In Iowa, confinement site manure applicators — people who haul and land apply manure from a confinement (totally roofed) facility with a capacity of 500 or more animal units (1,250 finishing hogs, 500 beef cattle, etc.) — must be certified or use a certified commercial manure applicator. Commercial applicators (those who are in the business of hauling or applying manure) must also be properly certified. 

Don't forget - take manure applicator training now

• 8/24/2016 2:21:00 PM
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Be sure your certification is up-to-date before the fall manure application season begins. 

Water Summary Update: Iowa Rainfall About Normal for this Time of Year

• 8/11/2016 2:13:00 PM
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DES MOINES— The most recent two-week period in Iowa has been slightly warmer than normal, including a five-day stretch of hot and humid weather, but receiving about the average amount of rain. 

State Parks Impacted by Recent Rains

• 7/19/2016 12:45:00 PM
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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.

Heavy Rainfall Closes Shooting Range At Hawkeye Wildlife Area

• 6/22/2016 1:55:00 PM
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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.

Boaters Urged to Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers

• 5/24/2016 1:32:00 PM
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The Iowa DNR is encouraging all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.

Boater Reminder, Pull the Drain Plugs

• 4/5/2016 6:31:00 AM
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Anglers and boaters are reminded to make sure to pull the drain plug as a boat leaves a ramp to avoid spreading unwanted plants or animals to other water bodies.

Air Quality Bureau Title V Workshop (April 20th and 21st)

• 3/17/2016 9:35:00 AM
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The Title V section of the Air Quality Bureau will be holding two sessions of a training workshop on the Title V permitting process. One session will be geared toward customers that are new to the Title V program and one will be more in depth targeting customers that are familiar with Title V. All customers are welcomed to attend either session.

SLEIS Training Now Available Online

• 3/10/2016 6:19:00 AM
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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.

SLEIS Training in Cedar Rapids - February 25

• 1/21/2016 9:54:00 AM
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Due to popular demand, a second SLEIS training session has been scheduled in Cedar Rapids.

Pork Congress - Another Manure Applicator Training Opportunity

• 1/21/2016 6:56:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Producers attending the Iowa Pork Congress Jan. 28 in Des Moines can fulfill annual training requirements for manure applicator certification.

Additional SLEIS Training Session to be Held in Cedar Rapids

• 1/21/2016 4:55:00 AM
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The DNR has placed the State & Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) into production. SLEIS is the DNR’s new online emissions inventory reporting system. It contains four years of emissions data from SPARS (2011 – 2014), allows for simpler and streamlined reporting, and also offers the option of importing emissions data via a spreadsheet template, significantly reducing data entry for facilities with a large number of emission processes.

Manure Applicator Training Begins January 5

• 12/17/2015 5:49:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Iowa manure applicators, confinement and commercial, should plan now to complete training to renew their certificates by March 1.

Wastewater Discharge Reaches Little Storm Lake Wildlife Area; Heavy Rain Causes Discharges Throughout State

• 12/14/2015 10:23:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Heavy rainfall throughout much of the state has overloaded many wastewater treatment systems in Iowa, causing wastewater discharges.

New Online Options for Certified Manure Applicators

• 10/22/2015 9:47:00 AM
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DES MOINES – New online options make training and fee payment easier than ever for more than 4,500 certified Iowa manure applicators.

 9 Tips for Training Hunting Dogs

• 5/27/2015 10:49:00 AM
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If you’ve brought home a new puppy this year or want to teach some new skills to your hunting companion, check out these tips on training dogs for hunting.

Build Rain Gardens to Hold Water, Beautify Yards, Help Wildlife [Tutorial]

• 5/22/2015 10:54:00 AM
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While rain storms are natural, storm water runoff is not. Flowing from rooftops and surging out downspouts, across the yard, into the street and down the storm sewer untreated, rainfall is routed to the nearest stream or lake. Runoff is often polluted. In its rough and tumble downhill journey, rain picks up heavy metals, oils, fertilizers, soils, sediment, and pesticides.

Where Does Water Go After it Goes Down the Drain?

• 3/26/2015 11:28:00 AM
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Whether it’s rainfall from a summer storm washing over land, or wastewater from your household, all water heads downhill, often through a drain.

How to Build Your Own Rain Barrel, Step-by-Step

• 9/2/2014 8:14:00 AM
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If you’re looking for a simple, cost-effective way to water your plants and garden without connecting the hose to the tap, a rain barrel can help you collect and recycle rainwater.

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