Growing network of radio stations provide important data on small animal migration 6/14/2022 2:19:00 PM View Count 2703 Iowa joined other Midwestern states, and researchers in Canada and Central and South America to create a network of radio receiver stations to learn more about the long-distance migration patterns of birds, bats and insects.
DNR investigating feedlot runoff south of Carroll 6/13/2022 7:42:00 AM View Count 2804 WILLEY—Today, DNR followed up on an anonymous tip received Thursday night indicating manure was discharging from the Wendl Feedlot about 6.5 miles south of Carroll.
Air Quality permits under review, published 6/9/2022 6/9/2022 2:19:00 PM View Count 2416 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
DNR enforcement actions, published 6/9/2022 6/9/2022 2:17:00 PM View Count 2304 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Water Summary Update: Some improvement in drought conditions despite below normal May rainfall 6/9/2022 2:15:00 PM View Count 1963 DES MOINES - Iowa’s precipitation in May was 3.46 inches, 1.38 inches below normal for the month, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Officials seek public’s assistance regarding Missouri River fatality 6/8/2022 10:42:00 AM View Count 2605 MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement Bureau is requesting the public’s assistance for information regarding the activities involving the 30-foot red and white Scarab boat with an Oklahoma registration that was involved in the Memorial Day weekend fatality on the Missouri River.
Shooting sports athletes converge on Cedar Falls for Iowa’s largest trap shoot 6/7/2022 2:01:00 PM View Count 2741 Nearly 3,100 Iowa shooting sports athletes from grade school through high school will shoot more than 770,000 targets during the 2022 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Trap Championships, June 7-12, in Cedar Falls.
Scholastic Action Shooting Program State Championship brings out some of the nation’s fastest shooters 6/7/2022 1:58:00 PM View Count 1908 More than 90 athletes ranging from grade school through high school competed in the Scholastic Action Shooting Program Iowa State Championship match, June 4 and 5, at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City.
White Pine Hollow is as wild as it gets in Iowa 6/7/2022 1:55:00 PM View Count 4389 “If there’s a place you can get lost in Iowa, this is it,” said Curt Kemmerer, wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Maquoketa Wildlife Unit while bushwhacking through White Pine Hollow State Preserve in northwestern Dubuque County.
Natural Resource Commission to meet June 9 at George Wyth State Park 6/6/2022 1:44:00 PM View Count 1914 Any person participating in the public meeting and has special requirements such as those related to mobility or hearing impairments should contact the DNR or ADA Coordinator at 515-725-8200, Relay Iowa TTY Service 800-735-7942, or Webmaster@dnr.iowa.gov, and advise of specific needs.
Air Program Electronic Submittal Requirements Kick in Jan. 1 6/3/2022 5:01:00 PM View Count 1949 New rules requiring electronic submittal of air permit applications and air emissions reporting documents became effective on May 11. However, electronic submittals will not be required until Jan. 1, 2023.
DNR enforcement actions for June 2 6/2/2022 12:12:00 PM View Count 2472 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review for June 2 6/2/2022 12:11:00 PM View Count 1644 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Coal spilled from train derailment south of Lansing 6/1/2022 3:54:00 PM View Count 2012 LANSING—A Canadian Pacific train derailed about 6:40 a.m. today (Wednesday), spilling coal into the Mississippi River.
Treated, but not disinfected, wastewater being released in Eldora 6/1/2022 6:44:00 AM View Count 1908 ELDORA—A leak in a pipeline leaving the Eldora wastewater treatment plant caused treated wastewater to flow into the Iowa River recently.
New fish structure maps added to DNR website 5/31/2022 3:34:00 PM View Count 4575 More than 2,000 updated fish structure locations and 215 lake contour maps have been added to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website at www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Fishing-Maps.
Spring turkey season ends on a high note 5/31/2022 3:31:00 PM View Count 2717 Despite some challenging weather conditions, Iowa’s wild turkey hunters reported harvesting nearly 12,000 birds through the mandatory registration system. While similar to 2021, the 300 additional birds registered represented and overall state increase in harvest of around two percent.
Fawning season is here, deer are on the move 5/31/2022 3:29:00 PM View Count 3072 The calls have been coming in to field offices and conservation officers for the past few weeks and will only increase as the first few weeks of June marks the peak of the deer fawning season.
Air Quality permits under review for May 26 5/26/2022 11:43:00 AM View Count 1617 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
DNR enforcement actions for May 26 5/26/2022 11:43:00 AM View Count 2288 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Iowa DNR Fire Program gearing up for national wildfires 5/24/2022 3:47:00 PM View Count 2990 AMES – As wildfires start to rage in parts of the west, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Program has been busy getting firefighters from Iowa ready to be dispatched to wildfires across the country.
June is Invasive Species Awareness Month 5/24/2022 3:43:00 PM View Count 2322 In an effort to increase awareness of invasive species and the impact they have on Iowa’s ecosystems and economy, Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa.
Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program crowns International Skeet and International Bunker Trap champions 5/24/2022 3:41:00 PM View Count 2149 The Scholastic Clay Target Program held championship events for International Skeet and International Bunker Trap the past two weekends. These events are the same as what are competed in at the Olympics.
Get hooked on fishing during free fishing weekend June 3-5 5/24/2022 3:31:00 PM View Count 6384 Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 3, 4 and 5 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place.
Paddle Iowa Waters. Catch Fish. Win Prizes. 5/24/2022 3:30:00 PM View Count 2525 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is excited to launch a new digital passport modeled after the successful State Park Passport created in 2020 to mark the 100th anniversary of Iowa State Parks.
Boaters in Western Iowa urged to use caution due to low water conditions 5/24/2022 3:27:00 PM View Count 1775 Water levels in oxbow lakes adjacent to the Missouri River are lower than normal going into the summer due to consecutive years of abnormally dry conditions in western Iowa and historic low flows in the Missouri River this past winter. Access to these lakes may be compromised.
Help protect Iowa’s forests - leave firewood at home 5/24/2022 3:25:00 PM View Count 3327 Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer, thousands of Iowa will be camping and building campfires. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages campers to buy firewood from where they will burn it instead of bringing it from home.
Visitors expected to fill state parks over Memorial Day weekend 5/24/2022 3:23:00 PM View Count 1604 Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season.
Apply now for Iowa nonresident deer tags 5/23/2022 3:17:00 PM View Count 3577 The Iowa nonresident deer hunting application period is currently open. Applications close June 5 at midnight, so there's still plenty of time to apply.
Chronic Wasting Disease education course offered in Greene County 5/20/2022 3:20:00 PM View Count 1898 Hunters, landowners, and conservationists interested in managing chronic wasting disease in Iowa’s deer herd are encouraged to attend an education course at the Greene County Extension Office in Jefferson on June 9, 16, and 23.
Title V Air Emissions Fees due July 1 5/20/2022 3:02:00 PM View Count 1141 Facilities subject to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act must submit 2021 emissions fees by July 1, 2022. The Title V air emissions fee for calendar year 2021 is $70.00 per ton.
Sarah Piziali Named Air Quality Bureau Chief 5/19/2022 5:11:00 PM View Count 1283 Sarah Piziali has been chosen as the new bureau chief for Air Quality. She officially starts her new responsibilities on May 27th.
Dubuque residents encouraged to secure garbage, remove pet food and bird feeders to avoid encountering wandering black bear 5/19/2022 3:17:00 PM View Count 1386 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working with the City of Dubuque, the Dubuque County Conservation Board and the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department to monitor the movements of the black bear that has been seen in northeast Dubuque since early May.
Online information available for Lake Anita Water Quality Improvement Plan 5/19/2022 11:05:00 AM View Count 1328 ANITA – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Lake Anita in Cass County can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.
DNR enforcement actions for May 19 5/19/2022 11:04:00 AM View Count 1509 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
Air Quality permits under review for May 19 5/19/2022 11:03:00 AM View Count 1383 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend 5/17/2022 3:30:00 PM View Count 1306 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds 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.
Red Haw State Park partially opens after tornado damage 5/17/2022 3:28:00 PM View Count 1442 CHARITON – Red Haw State Park will open to visitors starting May 20 after a March tornado caused extensive damage to the park. The campground and surrounding trails, which are the most heavily damaged areas, remain closed.
Boaters to hit the waters this Memorial Day weekend 5/17/2022 3:20:00 PM View Count 1780 The unofficial beginning to summer is just days away and that also marks the unofficial beginning of Iowa’s boating season. Boaters across the state are anxious to get out on the lake after the cool and wet spring and are preparing their watercraft for the long holiday weekend.
DNR investigates pollutant in creek near Eddyville 5/17/2022 3:17:00 PM View Count 1041 EDDYVILLE - DNR environmental specialists are working to identify the source of discolored water in Palestine Creek near Eddyville.
No Air Quality Fee Changes for Upcoming Fiscal Year 5/17/2022 3:14:00 PM View Count 926 There will be no changes in Air Quality Bureau fees for the 2023 fiscal year, which begins on July 1, 2022, and ends on June 30, 2023.
Sulfur Dioxide Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment 5/17/2022 8:47:00 AM View Count 1039 The DNR invites the public to provide comments on the 2022 report for the sulfur dioxide (SO2) Data Requirements Rule (DRR). The DRR requires an annual assessment of recent SO2 emissions in any area where air quality modeling of actual emissions provided the basis for designating the area attainment for the 2010 1-hour SO2 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS).
Iowa DNR County Creek Sign Grant Program announced 5/12/2022 11:30:00 AM View Count 1986 DES MOINES—Conservation and natural resource groups interested in building awareness of Iowa’s creeks and watersheds can now apply for grants to put up signage.
Contracts, grants and rules up for EPC approval 5/12/2022 11:30:00 AM View Count 1247 DES MOINES—Electing officers is first up for the Environmental Protection Commission’s May 17 meeting, followed by grants, rules and contracts.
DNR enforcement actions for May 12 5/12/2022 11:29:00 AM View Count 1504 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.