Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 1/4/2022 12:48:00 PM View Count 4522 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season
DNR enforcement actions for Dec. 29 12/29/2021 2:49:00 PM View Count 1743 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 Dec. 29 12/29/2021 2:47:00 PM View Count 1715 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.
Outdoor Notes 12/28/2021 1:15:00 PM View Count 1769 Hunting seasons will begin closing in early January. Pheasant, archery turkey and deer seasons, and late muzzleloader deer season close on Jan. 10.
Summer seasonal positions open at fisheries offices 12/28/2021 1:13:00 PM View Count 1888 The Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau has openings for seasonal fisheries aides for the summer 2022 season at fisheries offices across Iowa.
Iowa boat registrations expire April 30 12/28/2021 1:11:00 PM View Count 2935 2022 is a boat registration year and Iowans will be registering about 215,000 boats before April 30.
Three men facing dozens of deer, turkey poaching charges in Des Moines County after lengthy investigations 12/28/2021 1:07:00 PM View Count 3304 State conservation officers have charged three men with multiple hunting violations in Des Moines County from two separate investigations for illegal activity that allegedly occurred this fall.
Summer seasonal positions open in state parks, forests and preserves 12/21/2021 3:56:00 PM View Count 3114 The DNR Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau has openings for recreational aides and seasonal patrol officers for the summer 2022 season across the state park system.
Trout survey prize winners announced 12/21/2021 3:54:00 PM View Count 2120 BOONE - The recently completed 2021 Iowa Trout Angler Survey received more than 4,100 responses, from which 10 names were drawn for prizes.
Fish Iowa! and First Catch Center offer webinar on ice fishing basics 12/21/2021 3:51:00 PM View Count 2238 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a free ice fishing basics webinar on Jan. 12, from 6 - 7 p.m., via Zoom, for those who have little to no ice fishing experience and would like to try it.
The 2021-22 Christmas Bird Count is underway 12/21/2021 3:48:00 PM View Count 2030 The 122nd annual Christmas Bird Count, coordinated by the Audubon Society, is being held between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5.
Reminder: Joint Fee Advisory Group Meeting on January 5, 2022 12/21/2021 3:43:00 PM View Count 1693 Please join us on January 5, 2022, to review and provide comment on the draft Air Quality Bureau budget for the next state fiscal year (July 2022 - June 2023)
Plan now for upcoming MAC training 12/21/2021 3:40:00 PM View Count 1896 Manure applicator training begins in January for commercial and confinement site applicators.
Counties - prepare for signup to evaluate animal confinement sites 12/21/2021 3:38:00 PM View Count 2119 DNR reminded the Iowa State Association of Counties in early December that counties interested in evaluating construction permits for proposed animal feeding facilities must adopt a construction evaluation resolution.
Winter land application limits kick in today 12/21/2021 3:36:00 PM View Count 1012 Dry conditions and warm weather provided an early harvest and manure application season. But here are a few reminders, if winter application is still necessary.
Availability of Air Quality Help Desk Assistance During the Holidays 12/20/2021 4:10:00 PM View Count 1201 User assistance with the Iowa Environmental Application System for Air (EASY Air), the State & Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) and the online Asbestos Notification System will not be available beginning Thursday, Dec. 23 through Friday, Dec. 24.
January antlerless deer season to be held in five Iowa counties 12/20/2021 9:16:00 AM View Count 11895 Iowa hunters have the opportunity to hunt deer in Allamakee, Appanoose, Decatur, Wayne and Winneshiek counties beginning Jan. 11, 2022, after the threshold was met to hold the January antlerless season.
Solid waste and water projects lead off Environmental Protection Commission meeting 12/16/2021 4:28:00 PM View Count 1770 DES MOINES—A presentation on improving solid waste management will kick off the Environmental Protection Commission’s Dec. 21 meeting.
Caution urged as Iowans cleanup damaged trees 12/16/2021 9:16:00 AM View Count 3837 State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they begin cleaning up the tree damage from Wednesday’s storm.
Snowy Owls In Iowa 12/14/2021 3:34:00 PM View Count 5237 Snowy Owls breed in the open landscapes of the Arctic Tundra. During summers with abundant food (particularly lemmings), many young are produced, and the following winter, many of those young owls disperse south into the US to look for winter prey.
Hawkeye Wildlife Area as refuge reopens to the public Dec. 17 12/14/2021 2:58:00 PM View Count 1872 The 1,800-acre refuge section of Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County will reopen for public use on Dec. 17, for trapping and hunting game species, including hunting for geese.
First Day Hikes at Iowa State Parks: Join the Fun with the Parks Passport and Guided Hikes 12/14/2021 2:57:00 PM View Count 1770 DES MOINES – So what are you doing over New Year’s?
Teaching outdoor skills courses scheduled this spring and summer 12/14/2021 2:54:00 PM View Count 1657 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is sponsoring six courses on how to teach outdoor skills for K–12 teachers, naturalists and other educators this spring and summer.
DNR urban wood playhouse on display at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 12/14/2021 2:52:00 PM View Count 1865 A children’s playhouse constructed almost entirely from urban lumber is on display at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
Iowa’s deer harvest on similar track as 2020 12/14/2021 2:50:00 PM View Count 3996 Iowa’s hunters reported harvesting around 75,000 deer heading in to the final weekend of Iowa’s shotgun deer season, which is similar to the 2020 deer harvest at the same point.
Water Summary Update: Despite dry November, drought conditions improve and stabilize 12/9/2021 1:17:00 PM View Count 1601 DES MOINES — After a very wet October, November was drier than normal, but conditions improved over the month. As the state enters winter, conditions have stabilized, according to the most recent Water Summary Update.
DNR enforcement actions for Dec. 9 12/9/2021 1:15:00 PM View Count 1593 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. The
Air Quality permits under review for Dec. 9 12/9/2021 1:12:00 PM View Count 1563 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.
2022 hunting, fishing license on sale Dec. 15; duck, goose and dove hunters now required to register with HIP 12/8/2021 2:20:00 PM View Count 7576 Resident hunting, fishing and other licenses for 2022 are available beginning Dec. 15. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.
Lake Restoration Program draft 2021 Report and 2022 Plan available for public comment 12/8/2021 8:46:00 AM View Count 2738 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Lake Restoration Program is accepting comments on the newly released draft 2021 Lake Restoration Report and 2022 Plan.
2021 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments 12/7/2021 2:14:00 PM View Count 2191 More than $289,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants have recently been awarded to 115 of Iowa’s rural fire departments to aid their efforts in protecting Iowan’s and their property from wildfires. The grants offer valuable funding assistance for wildfire suppression, personal protective and communications equipment.
Derecho Community Forestry Grant Program thanks partners for support to help communities recover from the derecho 12/7/2021 1:55:00 PM View Count 1985 The Iowa Legislature appropriated $250,000 of state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the community-based tree-planting program to help recover from the derecho.
Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15 12/7/2021 1:52:00 PM View Count 2349 Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7.
Campground hosts needed for upcoming recreation season 12/7/2021 1:49:00 PM View Count 5199 Campground hosts general duties include greeting visitors, assisting campers checking in and with reservations, cleaning bathrooms, light maintenance and administrative duties, acting as a liaison between campers and DNR staff and answering questions and disseminating information to campers.
Iowa DNR stresses safety after weekend hunting incidents 12/7/2021 1:45:00 PM View Count 7086 Officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) responded to four deer hunting incidents over the weekend – one related to property damage, one minor injury, one serious injury and one fatality - and one related to pheasant hunting.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Dec. 9 12/6/2021 7:27:00 AM View Count 1795 DES MOINES – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., on Dec. 9. The meeting is open to the public.
Iowa DNR releases name of hunting incident fatality in Marion County 12/5/2021 5:02:00 PM View Count 1495 MARION COUNTY, Iowa – Authorities have identified 37-year-old Nathan Allen Sharpnack, of Winterset, as the victim in a fatal hunting incident that occurred in Marion County on Saturday.
DNR investigates fatal hunting incident in Marion County 12/4/2021 5:05:00 PM View Count 1514 MARION COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa DNR conservation officers responded to a fatal hunting incident on Saturday, December 4, 2021 around 2:45 pm near Lake Red Rock in Marion County.
Upcoming Client Contact and EPC business meetings 12/3/2021 2:46:00 PM View Count 1641 Join the upcoming Client Contact and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) meetings.
Air Quality permits under review for Dec. 2 12/2/2021 10:01:00 AM View Count 1794 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.
Think boating this holiday season 11/30/2021 11:42:00 AM View Count 2170 Avoid the crowds and the “item out of stock” message this holiday season and get something every boater can use – new U.S. Coast Guard-approved wearable lifejackets.
Joint Fee Advisory Group Meeting on January 5, 2022 11/29/2021 1:34:00 PM View Count 1459 Please join us on January 5, 2022, to review and provide comment on the draft Air Quality Bureau budget for the next state fiscal year (July 2022-June 2023).
Pheasant hunting on Thanksgiving as traditional as pumpkin pie 11/23/2021 3:09:00 PM View Count 2424 For many Iowans, a Thanksgiving Day pheasant hunt is as much a part of the holiday tradition as football, battling over the last turkey leg and an afternoon nap, and this year’s outing may be one of the best.
DNR to host open house to discuss Loess Hills Wildlife Area forest wildlife stewardship plan 11/23/2021 2:30:00 PM View Count 1525 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public open house on Dec. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Turin Community Center, at 310 Hwy 175, in Turin, to discuss a proposed forest wildlife stewardship plan at the Loess Hills Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
PFAS monitoring results expected this week 11/23/2021 10:40:00 AM View Count 1603 DES MOINES - The first of many test results for per- and polyflyouroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals are expected to start coming in soon. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) include a large group of man-made chemicals that have been used for decades.