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Iowa Strategic Goals Program's Workshop: "EPA Compliance Tools & Common Clean Water Act Violations" on May 11

• 4/24/2017 10:59:00 AM
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Join us at the Iowa Strategic Goals Program (ISGP) 1-day workshop on May 11, 2017 where regulators would provide hints and tips to help you better understand what is required of your business! This workshop will provide the opportunity to meet with regulators and industry experts in a small setting where questions are welcome!

Public comment sought for impaired waters list

• 4/14/2017 3:06:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- The DNR is seeking public comment on the newly released draft impaired waters list. Data released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, today, shows 56 impairments will be removed from the 2014 impaired list, once approved by the EPA.

Pine Springs Creek water quality and angler access easement dedication April 28

• 4/11/2017 12:24:00 PM
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Decorah – The public is invited to celebrate the dedication of the new water quality and angler access easement on Pine Springs Creek, North Canoe Creek and West Canoe Creek, April 28 at 11 a.m. at Seed Savers Exchange, north of Decorah.

Community rallies behind Catfish Creek

• 4/7/2017 11:52:00 AM
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The urban development surrounding Upper Catfish Creek had taken its toll. 

Water Summary Update notes increased precipitation in March

• 4/6/2017 1:58:00 PM
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DES MOINES— Increased precipitation in March brought relief from the abnormally dry start to the year and ended moderate drought conditions that had been creeping into southern Iowa. 

Cedar River: the heart of Charles City

• 3/31/2017 10:14:00 AM
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After Cedar River floodwaters hit hard in 2008 and 2016, even washing away the iconic century-old suspension bridge in 2008, you wouldn’t expect Charles City to embrace the river. 

Watershed efforts have lasting effects at Nine Eagles, Slip Bluff

• 3/28/2017 10:53:00 AM
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Improving water quality is not an overnight success or a quick fix. It takes time, but it can also be sustained over the long haul – which two southern Iowa lakes have shown over the last decade.

Iowans celebrate water quality successes in annual review

• 3/23/2017 11:54:00 AM
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DES MOINES — The efforts of Iowans to improve Iowa’s lakes, rivers and streams have resulted in success stories across the state, and a new publication is showcasing some of the most impressive efforts over the last decade. 

Northeast Iowa goes wild for trout

• 3/16/2017 3:27:00 PM
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​Things are getting even wilder in northeast Iowa. Watershed projects on northeast Iowa’s famed trout streams over the last two decades have improved water quality, and in turn, wild trout populations, fishing and tourism. By changing the way water comes into trout streams, watershed projects have kept excess sediment, nutrients and bacteria out of the water. 

Wastewater discharge ended in West Des Moines

• 2/23/2017 11:49:00 AM
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WEST DES MOINES –The city of West Des Moines discovered untreated wastewater bubbling up from a manhole on the south side of the road in the 5400 block of University Avenue about 10:45 a.m. Wednesday.  

Iowa DNR releases new five-year strategy for ambient water monitoring

• 1/19/2017 4:00:00 PM
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DES MOINES – A new five-year strategy aiming to improve the Iowa DNR’s Ambient Water Monitoring Program is now available on the web. 

Water Summary Update - 2016 in review

• 1/12/2017 2:39:00 PM
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DES MOINES - Iowa started 2016 with dry conditions but extensive rains in August and September ranked this as the 19th wettest year on record.  

Hunting seasons starting to close

• 1/3/2017 12:18:00 PM
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Iowa’s pheasant, late muzzleloader and archery deer, and archery fall turkey seasons close on Jan. 10.  Furbearer seasons, squirrel, quail, partridge and grouse remain open until Jan. 31.

Report highlights progress and long-term challenges of Iowa stream nutrient monitoring

• 12/22/2016 1:59:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- A 2016 report of Iowa’s water monitoring efforts for nutrients highlights both the complexity and long-term value of evaluating nutrient levels in Iowa’s lakes, streams and rivers. 

Wastewater discharge into Storm Lake Monday night

• 12/6/2016 2:14:00 PM
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STORM LAKE – Officials in the city of Storm Lake reported to DNR this morning that an unknown, but small, amount of untreated wastewater leaked into Storm Lake overnight.

Waterfowl refuges closed to any access until duck seasons end

• 12/2/2016 10:16:00 AM
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Iowa waterfowl refuges are closed to all access until the day after duck season closes. This year the duck season closes later than previous years and the later season dates may impact some deer hunters who have hunted the areas in the past. 

DNR looking for opinions on current migratory game bird seasons

• 11/16/2016 10:00:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking Iowa migratory game bird hunters what they liked and disliked about the 2016 migratory game bird seasons, as a first step in developing proposed 2017 migratory game bird season dates. 

Chariton drinking water operator has certification revoked

• 11/10/2016 3:04:00 PM
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CHARITON— Following a recent hearing, a judge revoked two drinking water certifications for Duane Covington, the former superintendent of the Chariton Water Works.

Stream flows remain high, ground water conditions good heading into Iowa’s driest season

• 11/4/2016 9:47:00 AM
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DES MOINES— October was the first month since June for below normal rainfall. Despite the drier month, stream flows remain high, and groundwater conditions are predominantly good. Iowa heads now into the driest and most hydrologically stable four months of the year.

Fish kill on Dubuque County's Whitewater Creek still undetermined

• 10/13/2016 2:13:00 PM
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MANCHESTER – The fish kill count is in, but the responsible party for a pollutant that killed nearly 8,000 fish in Whitewater Creek in mid-September remains undetermined. 

Water Summary Update: 2016 Water Year much wetter than normal

• 10/11/2016 9:16:00 AM
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DES MOINES— The 2016 Water Year (ending September 30, 2016) brought a statewide average precipitation of almost 45 inches, 9.6 inches more than normal. This ranks as the third wettest water year among 144 years of record.

7 must-see waterfalls in Iowa State Parks

• 9/29/2016 3:39:00 PM
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From nature's splendor to man-made spillways, these water features are definitely wonderful. Below, get the full list of Iowa's waterfalls, how to get to each one, and ideas on other things to do in the area while on your waterfall tour.

Meeting to discuss Eldred Sherwood Lake water quality improvement plan

• 9/29/2016 11:23:00 AM
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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. 

Flooding in northern Iowa impacts some public areas and raises baiting questions

• 9/23/2016 3:19:00 PM
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DES MOINES - It will not be a run-of-the-mill type of opener for many waterfowl hunters in northern portions of the state on Saturday. Extensive flooding has impacted some of the more popular public areas and also raises questions on when hunting flooded fields might be considered baiting.

Intense rainfall in northern Iowa creating a number of environmental issues, park closures

• 9/22/2016 4:15:00 PM
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DES MOINES – People with private drinking wells in flooded areas are being urged by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to use caution before using water from those sources.

Iowa’s regular duck hunting seasons to start soon

• 9/20/2016 12:57:00 PM
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Iowa has had a wet start to summer and now a wet end to summer filling wetlands and marshes across the state and flooding crop fields in certain areas. Adding to the mix that local Iowa ducks had a good hatch this spring and these young ducks are now spread out and using newly flooded areas for food and cover.

DNR seeking source of extensive fish kill in Dubuque and Jones Counties

• 9/20/2016 12:00:00 PM
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MANCHESTER – DNR staff were in the field Sunday and Monday looking for the source of a fish kill in Whitewater Creek in Dubuque County.

Canada goose season closed during youth duck season

• 9/16/2016 9:45:00 AM
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The first of Iowa’s two-day youth waterfowl seasons begin Saturday in the north zone and hunters planning to take a young person on this special hunt are reminded that only the youth may participate in the hunt and only ducks, mergansers and coots are legal species.

Meeting Sept. 29 to discuss renewal of stormwater permits

• 9/15/2016 2:54:00 PM
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DES MOINES — The DNR will hold a stakeholder meeting Sept. 29 in Des Moines to discuss proposed changes to three stormwater discharge permits. 

Missouri River Waterfowl Hunting Zone Remains the Same for 2016

• 9/6/2016 1:32:00 PM
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Waterfowl hunters who plan to hunt in southwest Iowa are reminded that the Missouri River zone has not changed for the 2016-17 hunting season

Water Summary Update: July and August wettest months so far in 2016

• 9/1/2016 1:26:00 PM
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July and August have easily been the two wettest months of 2016, and have continued to improve the overall hydrologic condition of the state. The National Drought Monitor has removed areas of moderate drought from Iowa, and less than 6 percent of the state is shown as “abnormally dry” – continuing the improvement that been occurring over the last several weeks.

Let's Talk Teal: Season Opens Sept 3

• 8/26/2016 1:02:00 PM
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Early teal hunting season looks promising for Iowa hunters since a wet summer has kept Iowa's wetland areas filled with water. Now, according to DNR waterfowl biologists, it's up to weather and migration.

Flood Waters Hit Wastewater Plants and Two Drinking Water Sources in Northeast Iowa

• 8/25/2016 3:39:00 PM
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MANCHESTER – DNR has received reports from six cities and a power plant in northeast Iowa that wastewater treatment plants are completely or partially covered with flood waters. Two more cities expect treatment plants to flood. 

Water Level to Drop at Three Mile Lake Ahead of September Renovation

• 8/23/2016 1:40:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to begin de-watering Three-Mile Lake in Union County starting August 29, 2016, in preparation for the fish renovation planned for the third week in September. 

Water Summary Update: Heavy August rains increase streamflow, continue to reduce areas of drought

• 8/18/2016 1:17:00 PM
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DES MOINES— Continued rains in early August have kept conditions favorable for most of the state, but a small pocket of moderate drought in and around Wayne County remains.

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. 

Late Summer Underwater Weed Control for Ponds

• 8/9/2016 1:15:00 PM
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Pond plants are essential for healthy fish populations and good water quality, but can become a nuisance.  Finding ways to reduce plant abundance to make pond access easier, without getting rid of them altogether, is a challenge for many pond owners.

Ongoing wastewater discharge in Mount Pleasant

• 7/27/2016 4:34:00 PM
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MOUNT PLEASANT -- The city of Mount Pleasant in Henry County reported an ongoing wastewater discharge to DNR Wednesday afternoon.

Water Summary Update: Statewide Average Rainfall Almost Twice the Normal Average

• 7/26/2016 9:45:00 AM
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DES MOINES—Recent rains have improved groundwater levels across Iowa, while the National Drought Monitor shows about a third of the state still rated as abnormally dry. Heavy rains that fell on July 19 will be reflected in the next update.

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.

West Okoboji: One of Only 3 Blue Water Lakes in the World?

• 7/12/2016 1:36:00 PM
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For nearly a century, word has circulated that West Okoboji is one of only three blue water lakes in the world, the others being Lake Geneva in Switzerland and Lake Louise in Canada.

Floating the river is an Iowa summertime tradition

• 7/12/2016 12:37:00 PM
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Swimming, canoeing and floating the river on tubes is a summertime tradition in Iowa. But as relaxing and enjoyable as a river float is, it does come with an element of risk.

Sewer Line Blockage Causes Wastewater Overflow to Big Spirit Lake

• 7/11/2016 11:05:00 AM
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SPIRIT LAKE – A blockage in a sewer main caused an estimated 4,000 gallons of wastewater to overflow into Big Spirit Lake late Sunday morning.

DNR Officers are Looking for the Operator of a PWC at Lake Manawa Involved in a Personal Injury Incident

• 7/11/2016 8:15:00 AM
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COUNCIL BLUFFS – An Omaha, Neb. woman was injured Saturday evening after being thrown off a personal watercraft on Lake Manawa and law enforcement officers are seeking assistance from the public in locating the operator of the vessel who left the scene.

Two injured in personal watercraft explosion on Black Hawk Lake

• 7/6/2016 3:55:00 PM
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LAKE VIEW – A personal water craft exploded Tue on Black Hawk Lake in Sac County sending two people to the hospital.

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