Geode State Park restoration project underway 12/27/2017 11:11:00 AM View Count 4572 DANVILLE – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin renovations at Geode State Park this winter to improve water quality at Lake Geode and enhance accessibility and recreational opportunities in the park.
Bill before Congress would benefit Iowa wildlife, water resources 12/26/2017 8:37:00 AM View Count 4120 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is in support of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act bill, introduced in Congress last Thursday, as a way to support Iowa’s State Wildlife Action Plan.
DNR enforcement actions 12/21/2017 11:05:00 AM View Count 3354 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.
Elusive elk put down Saturday by wildlife officials 12/19/2017 1:21:00 PM View Count 6370 An elk of unknown origin in eastern Iowa was shot Saturday afternoon to protect the Iowa deer herd and domestic livestock from the potential impacts of chronic wasting disease and other diseases.
Iowa deer harvest tops 90,000 12/19/2017 1:20:00 PM View Count 10975 The 2017 Iowa deer harvest is running more than 5 percent ahead of the 2016 totals. So far this fall, 90,955 deer have been reported, compared to 86,506 for the same period last year.
DNR awards over $220,000 in grants to 92 Iowa fire departments 12/19/2017 1:18:00 PM View Count 4593 AMES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry - Fire Program, in cooperation with US Forest Service - State and Private Forestry, has awarded $224,799 in 50% cost-share grants to 92 of Iowa’s rural fire departments to aid their efforts in protecting Iowan’s and their property from wildfires.
Fee Advisory Group Meetings on February 2 12/15/2017 1:15:00 PM View Count 4121 Please join us on February 2, 2018, to review and provide comment on the draft Air Quality Bureau budget for the next state fiscal year.
DNR investigating Malvern wastewater discharge 12/14/2017 2:50:00 PM View Count 3582 MALVERN, Iowa -- On Tuesday, December 12, the City of Malvern reported a sewer main break to the DNR Field Office.
DNR releases 2017 Iowa Statewide Waste Characterization Study; food waste and plastics top the list 12/14/2017 11:47:00 AM View Count 12327 DES MOINES — A recently released study shows what Iowans are throwing away, and what could be spared from the landfill.
Counties must sign up soon to evaluate animal confinement sites 12/14/2017 11:45:00 AM View Count 3405 DES MOINES – Counties interested in evaluating construction permits for proposed animal feeding facilities must adopt and submit a construction evaluation resolution to the DNR between Jan. 1 and 31.
Abnormally dry conditions return to Iowa following little rain in November 12/14/2017 11:44:00 AM View Count 3269 DES MOINES — For the first time since September, abnormally dry conditions have returned to the state following a dry November, according to the latest Water Summary Update from the Iowa DNR.
DNR Air Quality offices moving December 19 12/14/2017 11:43:00 AM View Count 3835 WINDSOR HEIGHTS—After 21 years in Windsor Heights, the DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is returning to the Wallace Building near the state capitol.
DNR enforcement actions 12/14/2017 11:34:00 AM View Count 3945 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.
Tax Season is Almost Here - Hurrah! 12/14/2017 8:40:00 AM View Count 3809 It may seem odd to cheer the start of tax season, but for the Wildlife Diversity Program it means a season of giving.
National test kit shortage delays chronic wasting disease results on Iowa deer tissue samples 12/13/2017 11:51:00 AM View Count 4359 Test results on Iowa deer samples for the presence of chronic wasting disease will likely be delayed until after the holidays, due to a national shortage of available test kits.
Air Quality Offices Moving December 19 12/12/2017 3:54:00 PM View Count 4495 The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is moving to the Wallace Building, 502 E 9th St, Des Moines IA 50319, on December 19 and 20. Staff availability will be limited during the move dates.
Save the Date: Spend January 1st on a First Day Hike in a State Park 12/12/2017 1:06:00 PM View Count 6918 DES MOINES - Free, guided hikes will take place in 26 Iowa state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America's First Day Hikes initiative. Hikers can expect to be surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature in winter, and experience spectacular views, beautiful settings and the cultural treasures offered by Iowa’s state parks.
Annual winter bird survey opens Dec. 14 12/12/2017 1:04:00 PM View Count 4708 The annual Christmas bird count begins across Iowa with volunteers working with count coordinators from the Iowa Ornithologists Union to identify one day between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5 to count every bird – seen or heard – in their designated area.
As other seasons close, hunters turn attention to coyotes 12/12/2017 1:02:00 PM View Count 6531 An expected 10,000 to 15,000 Iowa hunters will turn their attention to pursuing the state’s top predator after Jan. 10. That’s when most of Iowa’s hunting seasons close, and coyote hunting begins in earnest.
Iowa deer harvest nearly identical to 2016 12/12/2017 1:01:00 PM View Count 8892 The 2017 Iowa deer harvest is running less than 1 percent ahead of the 2016 totals. So far this fall, 76,204 deer have been reported, compared to 75,909 for the same period last year.
Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy annual report now available 12/12/2017 9:01:00 AM View Count 3862 DES MOINES – Iowa State University, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources today highlighted the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Annual Progress Report that is now available.
Man shot in foot while hunting 12/11/2017 10:26:00 AM View Count 4272 TAYLOR COUNTY, Iowa – On December 5, 2017, John Fish, 65, of Villisca, was hunting five miles southeast of Nodaway when he was struck in the foot by a slug from another hunter in his hunting party.
Hunter shot, mistaken for deer 12/11/2017 10:25:00 AM View Count 5166 TAYLOR COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa DNR Conservation Officers are investigating a shooting involving a New Market man who was searching for an injured deer when he was shot by another hunter who had mistaken him for a deer.
Minor injured in Johnson County hunting incident 12/11/2017 10:24:00 AM View Count 4165 JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa – An 11-year-old boy was injured in a hunting incident on December 10, 2017. It happened on private property near the intersection of 320th Street Northeast and Prairie Du Chen Road Northeast in Johnson County.
Land application restricted starting Dec. 21 12/8/2017 1:52:00 PM View Count 4247 Restrictions on applying manure to snow-covered ground starts Dec. 21. Runoff – into our waters – is more likely to occur during winter manure application.
Take Manure Applicator Certification training soon 12/8/2017 1:51:00 PM View Count 4281 Commercial manure applicators can fulfill their annual training and certification requirements at 71 Iowa and two out-of-state locations on Jan. 4. Most locations offer training from 9 a.m. to noon.
Counties interested in Master Matrix must sign up with DNR by Jan. 31 12/8/2017 1:50:00 PM View Count 3547 Counties interested in evaluating construction permit applications for animal feeding operations must submit a construction evaluation resolution to DNR between Jan. 1 and 31, for the year starting in February 2018. Find more information from DNR or the Iowa State Association of Counties.
Deadline for continuous air reporting to EPA delayed 12/8/2017 1:48:00 PM View Count 3347 The DC Circuit Court of Appeals granted EPA’s request to delay reporting requirements from Nov. 15 until Jan. 22 for farms that must submit initial continuous air release notifications.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Dec. 14 in Des Moines 12/8/2017 10:32:00 AM View Count 3929 Des Moines - The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 14, in the Wallace State Office Building, fourth floor conference room, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Hawkeye Wildlife Area refuge opens Dec. 19 12/8/2017 10:28:00 AM View Count 5132 The wildlife refuge at the Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County will be open for public use, including hunting and trapping, on Dec. 19.
Title V Facilities' Emissions Reports due March 31, 2018 12/8/2017 8:21:00 AM View Count 3606 Facilities subject to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act must submit their emissions inventories for 2017 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Air Quality Bureau by March 31, 2018.
Kellerton Grasslands Named a Globally Important Bird Area 12/8/2017 8:12:00 AM View Count 3542 In August, Ringgold County’s Kellerton Grasslands Important Bird Area (IBA) was elevated to status of a Globally Important Bird Area (GIBA) by BirdLife International, based in Great Britain, and the National Audubon Society.
EPC meeting scheduled for Dec. 19 in Windsor Heights 12/7/2017 3:46:00 PM View Count 3746 WINDSOR HEIGHTS--The Environmental Protection Commission will meet Dec. 19 in Windsor Heights to hear updates on the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund and updates to rules.
Iowans invited to help DNR in setting water quality goals for streams, rivers 12/7/2017 3:45:00 PM View Count 3965 DES MOINES —The DNR wants to know Iowans’ thoughts on improving the state’s water quality goals as the DNR conducts its every-three-years review of water quality standards. Iowans can attend one of three meetings across the state.
Ongoing wastewater leak ended Wednesday in Iowa Falls 12/7/2017 3:44:00 PM View Count 4101 IOWA FALLS—On Dec. 6, the city of Iowa Falls reported a newly discovered sewer line break to DNR.
2016 greenhouse gas emissions inventory posted on DNR website 12/7/2017 3:42:00 PM View Count 3749 Windsor Heights ― Posted today, the DNR’s legislatively mandated “2016 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report” shows greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Iowa decreased for the second year in a row, primarily from a decrease in power plant emissions.
DNR enforcement actions 12/7/2017 3:41:00 PM View Count 3225 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.
DNR investigating manure spill in Willey in Carroll County 12/7/2017 8:48:00 AM View Count 3292 WILLEY, Iowa -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources received a report from manure applicator Neese Inc. late Tuesday of a manure tanker tipped over near a ditch near Willey, Iowa in Carroll County.
2018 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/5/2017 12:26:00 PM View Count 8377 Iowans can start buying 2018 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on December 15. Licenses purchased for 2017 expire on Jan. 10.
Late muzzleloader deer season opens Dec. 18 12/5/2017 12:25:00 PM View Count 20538 Iowa’s late muzzleloader deer season begins Dec. 18, which is the final season that any-deer licenses are available.
Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15 12/5/2017 12:22:00 PM View Count 4662 Anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license from Dec. 15-Dec. 31and Jan. 1- Jan. 7. A limited number of paddlefish licenses are available - 950 resident and 50 nonresident.
Iowa deer harvest ahead of 2016 12/5/2017 12:21:00 PM View Count 11542 The 2017 Iowa deer harvest is running 4.5 percent ahead of the 2016 totals. So far this fall, 55,793 deer have been reported, compared to 53,191 for the same period last year.
DNR looking for deer tissue samples from specific areas as it monitors for chronic wasting disease 12/5/2017 12:20:00 PM View Count 9386 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to collect deer tissue samples from willing hunters as part of its effort to monitor for and track the presence of chronic wasting disease.
DNR enforcement actions 11/30/2017 11:58:00 AM View Count 4318 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.
DNR investigates Wright County hunting incident 11/30/2017 8:19:00 AM View Count 20222 WRIGHT COUNTY, Iowa – DNR conservation officers responded to a personal injury hunting incident on November 29 around 1:20 p.m., in southwestern Wright County.