Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 5/14/2024 5/14/2024 1:09:00 PM View Count 49 The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting May 22. The meeting is open to the public.
DNR to host tour of Fort Atkinson Preserve historic fort repairs 5/14/2024 12:35:00 PM View Count 63 FORT ATKINSON-- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public walking tour on May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Fort Atkinson State Preserve, 303 2nd Street, Fort Atkinson. The tour will allow participants to observe progress of the current repair project impacting several of the historic structures at the preserve. The tour will be led by DNR Field Engineer Ken Howe. The event will be held rain or shine.
Skeet doubles event set for May 25 in Oskaloosa 5/14/2024 12:33:00 PM View Count 56 Iowa’s Scholastic Clay Target Program’s first ever skeet doubles competition is scheduled for May 25, at the Mahaska County Izaak Walton League, in Oskaloosa.
Iowa’s state shooting sports championship events begin May 18 5/14/2024 12:30:00 PM View Count 59 Iowa’s state shooting sports season is here, where thousands of student athletes from elementary to high school and colleges across the state compete in seven shooting sports championship events over the next several weeks, for the chance to earn scholarships, prizes and more.
National Archery in the Schools Program nationals results 5/14/2024 12:27:00 PM View Count 58 Several Iowa NASP Archers qualified for and participated in the recent US Eastern and Western Nationals.
Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend 5/14/2024 12:25:00 PM View Count 58 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.
Manchester Fish Hatchery staff selected for Stream Stewardship Award 5/14/2024 12:23:00 PM View Count 64 Iowa DNR Manchester Fish Hatchery staff Dan Rosauer, Aaron Schwartzhoff, Eric Bailey and Garald Rivers were recently honored by the Iowa Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited with their Stream Stewardship Award.
2024 spring turkey season was one for the record books 5/14/2024 12:21:00 PM View Count 67 The final segment of Iowa’s spring turkey hunting season closed Sunday, ending the spring season with a record harvest of 16,059 birds reported, surpassing the 2023 record harvest of 14,843.
Plan to participate in the Air Quality Client Contact meeting on May 23 5/14/2024 9:51:00 AM View Count 75 Plan to attend an open forum with DNR staff at the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting on Thursday, May 23.
Forney Lake management is topic of June 4 public meeting 5/14/2024 9:46:00 AM View Count 96 HAMBURG, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public meeting to discuss past and future management of the 1,317-acre Forney Lake Wildlife Area.
Iowa State Forest Nursery End of Season Sale 5/13/2024 2:49:00 PM View Count 122 All remaining State Forest Nursery seedlings are 30 percent off until May 24. Choose from a variety of hardwoods, shrubs and conifers.
Air quality permits for review, published 5/09/2024 5/9/2024 2:55:00 PM View Count 269 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR enforcement actions, published 5/09/2024 5/9/2024 2:52:00 PM View Count 333 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Have a fun and safe summer on the water 5/9/2024 2:51:00 PM View Count 315 Iowa rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, swimmers and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter or explore a sandbar.
Iowa companies reduce pollution, improve air quality through college internship program 5/9/2024 2:49:00 PM View Count 298 May 6 - 10 is Air Quality Awareness Week, and Iowa companies have a decades-long track record of reducing air emissions through improved manufacturing processes, the use of innovative energy-efficient equipment and more.
Water Summary Update: April rainfall helps improve drought conditions across the state 5/9/2024 2:40:00 PM View Count 295 Consistent above-normal rainfall in April has improved overall drought conditions across the state, leading to increased river and stream levels, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality Data Requirements Rule Report Available for Public Review and Comment 5/9/2024 8:29:00 AM View Count 366 The DNR invites the public to provide comments on the 2024 report for the sulfur dioxide (SO2) Data Requirements Rule (DRR).
Wastewater Bypass City of Fontanelle to Middle Nodaway River 5/7/2024 1:24:00 PM View Count 327 ADAIR COUNTY—Heavy precipitation is causing a bypass of untreated wastewater from the City of Fontanelle. It is flowing from the lift station located at Washington and Main Streets in town to an unnamed tributary which runs over a mile before reaching the Middle Nodaway River.
World Migratory Bird Day is May 11 5/7/2024 12:05:00 PM View Count 604 World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has been raising awareness about the importance of migratory bird conservation since 1993. On May 11, WMBD is a chance to celebrate migratory birds across countries and continents. This year’s theme is “Protect Insects, Protect Birds."
Six tips for helping Iowa’s air quality and enjoying the outdoors 5/7/2024 12:03:00 PM View Count 489 Spending time outdoors is important for both mental health and physical fitness. With May 6-10 as National Air Quality Awareness Week, here are six tips for enjoying the outdoors with air quality in mind:
Natural Resource Commission to meet May 9 5/6/2024 7:16:00 AM View Count 513 Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., on May 9, at 6200 Park Ave., Suite 200, Pine Lake Conference Room, in Des Moines.
Air quality permits under review, published 5/2/2024 5/2/2024 2:41:00 PM View Count 591 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR to host public meeting on Lake Keomah restoration plans 4/30/2024 11:49:00 AM View Count 737 OSKALOOSA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public meeting to present preliminary restoration plans for Lake Keomah, on May 14, at 6 p.m., at the Lake Keomah State Park Lodge, 2720 Keomah Lane, east of Oskaloosa.
Landowners invited to Women’s Woodland Stewardship Network events in Amana, Fairfield 4/30/2024 11:46:00 AM View Count 702 The Women’s Woodland Stewardship Network is hosting two events in May for women who are landowners.
Peak camping season begins May 1 4/30/2024 11:44:00 AM View Count 831 Iowa state parks and forest staff are busy preparing for the summer camping season, turning on water, sprucing up campgrounds and freshening up bathroom, cabin, lodge and shelter facilities.
Air quality permits for review, published 4/25/2024 4/26/2024 10:52:00 AM View Count 876 The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
DNR enforcement actions, published 4/25/2024 4/26/2024 10:48:00 AM View Count 1061 DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Iowa urban tree identification guide 4/25/2024 1:35:00 PM View Count 1846 These are the trees in our neighborhoods, the trees that you see each day! Know what to look for to better ID the trees around you.
Fertilizer spill in Burlington reaches Hawkeye Creek 4/24/2024 6:53:00 AM View Count 1126 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fertilizer spill in the City of Burlington in Des Moines County.
Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items 4/23/2024 1:15:00 PM View Count 1156 The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the upcoming Air Quality Client Contact Meeting.
Air Quality Offices Moving April 19-23 4/23/2024 1:12:00 PM View Count 1061 The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is moving from the Wallace Building to a new office at 6200 Park Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50321.
Leave wildlife babies where they belong --- In the wild 4/23/2024 12:16:00 PM View Count 1558 It's as predictable as May flowers - from border to border, the Wildlife Baby Season has arrived in Iowa. From now until at least mid-June, DNR field offices across the state will be inundated with hundreds of phone calls and scores of deliveries regarding "orphaned wildlife."
Time to start planning to control plants in Iowa ponds 4/23/2024 12:15:00 PM View Count 1120 A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many plants can limit the pond’s use and cause imbalances in the fish population. If you had problems using your pond last year because of aquatic plant growth, you could have similar problems this year.
Exceptional season allows DNR crews to achieve walleye egg collection goals 4/23/2024 12:13:00 PM View Count 1352 Walleyes spawn once a year using water temperature and photoperiod(length of day) as cues to spawn. DNR crews captured 3,318 adult female walleyes at East Okoboji, Rathbun, Spirit, Clear, and Storm lakes, as well as the Mississippi River.
Walleye season opens May 4 on Iowa’s Great Lakes 4/23/2024 12:10:00 PM View Count 1194 The 148th walleye fishing season officially opens May 4 at Spirit Lake, East and West Okoboji lakes.
Public invited to field day highlighting forest management 4/23/2024 11:34:00 AM View Count 1030 FAYETTE, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Iowa State University Extension will be showcasing various forestry practices at Volga River State Recreation Area as part of a public field day, on May 21
Celebrate Earth Day by connecting with Iowa's environment and help make a difference 4/18/2024 2:55:00 PM View Count 1368 DES MOINES – Monday, April 22 is Earth Day, offering another opportunity to connect to Iowa's environment and to give back to our natural resources.
Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Lake Keomah 4/16/2024 12:48:00 PM View Count 1544 OSKALOOSA - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Lake Keomah starting May 1, to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before the lake is completely drained as part of a lake restoration project.
Thank trees for all they do this Arbor Day 4/16/2024 12:47:00 PM View Count 1415 DES MOINES – Get out and enjoy the beauty of April tree blossoms across Iowa neighborhoods.
Midwest Walleye Challenge prize winners announced 4/16/2024 12:45:00 PM View Count 1230 BOONE - Midwest Walleye Challenge participants from across the southern Midwest have submitted their first two weeks of walleye and sauger catches.
Show your support for the outdoors while enjoying a day at the ballpark 4/16/2024 12:43:00 PM View Count 1353 Join the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Iowa Cubs, for Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs, on May 10.
Air quality permits under review, published 4/11/2024 4/12/2024 10:35:00 AM View Count 1535 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda 4/12/2024 10:32:00 AM View Count 1488 DES MOINES -- The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting April 16. The meeting is open to the public.
Annual state auction is live online until April 24 4/9/2024 2:32:00 PM View Count 3309 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual spring auction is being held online until April 24. To view the firearms for sale and to register to bid, go to https://auctionsolutionsinc.com/auctions.
Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn 4/9/2024 12:43:00 PM View Count 1906 Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) foresters are receiving reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.