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DNR News > ecoNews Wire Archive 2006


ecoNews for December 28, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR accepting applications for water quality project funding, EPC to okay contracts at January 2 meeting

ecoNews for December 21, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Public Input Sought on Rule Changes for Water Projects that Require a Permit

ecoNews for December 14, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Commercial manure applicators should take training January 5

ecoNews for December 7, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR to change permitting process for open feedlot permits, Testing, cleanup continues at Clive dump site, January sign up for counties to evaluate animal confinement sites, DNR posts status of stream assessment field work for water quality standards, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for November 30, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: EPC to hear information on water quantity issues; county objections to confinements, Public asked to attend meeting on improving water quality in the North Fork Maquoketa River, Public's help needed to improve Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers; public meetings announced

ecoNews for November 22, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: EPC approves 13 contracts to help improve Iowa's water quality, Red color in Coldwater Creek appears to have come from manure application, Public's help needed to improve Raccoon and Des Moines rivers; public meetings announced, P Index results vital for livestock producers who have submitted original MMPs, Hearings set on proposed dock rules, Watershed Quality Planning Task Force to meet Dec. 6; meeting open to public, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for November 16, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Manure spills are a good reminder to slow down, check connections, Everyone who handles manure needs to be certified, Public asked to attend meeting on improving the North Fork Maquoketa River

ecoNews for November 9, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Area residents respond to keep manure out of trout stream in Allamakee County, Assessment work to begin next week at Clive development site, Group works overnight to prevent Auburn manure release from spreading

ecoNews for November 2, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Deadline approaching for environmental awards, EPC to discuss liquid manure application on soybean fields; grants to reduce non-point source pollution at November 14 meeting in Fort Dodge

ecoNews for October 26, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for October 19, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Confinements, Manure Applicators - call DNR for assistance

ecoNews for October 12, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: EPC changes meeting dates

ecoNews for September 28, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Vilsack recognizes Earth Science Week in Iowa; Open house planned at quarry, Watershed Quality Planning Task Force to hold second meeting; open to public, Track LiDAR mapping progress on DNR Web site, Public asked to attend meeting on improving McLoud Run, Iowa's only urban trout stream

ecoNews for September 21, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Public asked to attend meeting on improving McLoud Run, Iowa's only urban trout stream, Recognizing leadership and innovation in natural resources, DNR to begin statewide mapping using LiDAR

ecoNews for September 14, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Animal feeding rules to be discussed at EPC meeting on Tuesday, Colesburg lagoon discharging to Pine Creek, Conduit creek fish kill caused by manure from cattle lot, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for August 31, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR investigates fish kill in Scott County, Computer recycling grant funds available

ecoNews for August 24, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Feedlot producers open house scheduled for Sept. 5, Manure applicators should be sure they are certified, Report manure spills, releases promptly, Late summer fish kills a reminder of stream sensitivity, Blue-green algae monitoring at Iowa beaches, Funds for Targeted Watersheds Grant Program announced

ecoNews for August 17, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR evaluation rule for livestock facilities effective August 23, New wetland designation could affect manure application, livestock locations, stockpiles, Conservation Central the place for conservation answers, Project AWARE sculptures and sculpting to be located at the Farm Progress Show

ecoNews for August 10, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: EPC to meet on Tuesday in August, DNR reminds animal producers to send in soil sample results soon, Crop and livestock producers, test soils this fall for the P index, DNR unveils new online resource to evaluate soil and groundwater

ecoNews for August 3, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Monitoring results from Mason City fire show elevated particulates, DNR offers cost-effective options to illegal opening burning of trade wastes, DNR asks animal confinement producers to use newer MMP and construction forms by September, City of Waterloo bypass, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for July 27, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Anhydrous ammonia leak in Harrison County smaller than originally thought, Iowa joins other Midwestern states in developing electronic waste regional policy, Watershed Quality Planning Task Force to hold first meeting; open to public, New geologic maps available from DNR Geological Survey, Fairfield, Burlington bypass wastewater following storms

ecoNews for July 20, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Learn About the Land - A geologic guide to the RAGBRAI challenge, Public asked for ideas to improve three northeast Iowa rivers, Public input needed on plans to improve two Iowa lakes

ecoNews for July 13, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: EPC to discuss nutrient standards for lakes at July meeting, Littlefield Lake residents asked for input on water quality improvement plan

ecoNews for July 6, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Littlefield Lake residents asked for input on water quality improvement plan

ecoNews for June 29, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for June 22, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Animal producers need pollution plans and storm water permits

ecoNews for June 15, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Wastewater fees, siting of animal feeding operations on June EPC agenda, Midwest Radioactive Waste Commission meeting next Friday

ecoNews for June 8, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR announces scrap tire public service announcement contest winners, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for June 1, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: 2006 Pollution Prevention Intern Program to kick off sixth year

ecoNews for May 25, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR continues Fort Dodge fish kill investigation, Beach monitoring begins; swimming advisory policy updated

ecoNews for May 18, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: June 30- last day for CRP contract renewal, Farming practices, habitat restoration improve Iowa's trout streams, Open feedlot rules effective May 17, $15 million bond issue on SIFIC board agenda, DNR hosts wood by-products workshop

ecoNews for May 11, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Waste management, nitrogen on EPC May agenda, Diesel fuel spills near Sabula, Public's help needed to improve water quality in the Cedar River, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for May 4, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Governor's environmental awards program honors Iowa leaders, Public's help needed to improve water quality in the Cedar River, CWSRF reaches $500 million milestone for water quality

ecoNews for April 20, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Take care during manure application, Update of major water sources may affect animal confinement siting, Crop and livestock producers, test soils now for the P Index - starting in September

ecoNews for April 13, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Contracts dominate EPC agenda for April, DNR reminds producers that manure management plans should be complete, Animal producers should use specific soil types for the P index, Iowa illegal dumping prevention program proves successful, Trumbull Lake residents asked for input on water quality improvement plan, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for April 6, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Countdown to CRP, ends April 14, CRP signup ends April 14, Lightning strike leads to wastewater bypass, Trumbull Lake residents asked for input on water quality improvement plan

ecoNews for March 23, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: EPC approves 18 contracts to help improve Iowa's water quality, Feedlot producers invited to northwest Iowa open house March 30

ecoNews for March 16, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Feedlot producers invited to northwest Iowa open house March 30, Feedlot open house in Carroll a success, Yield data for manure management plans updated, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for March 9, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Air quality, open feedlots on EPC March agenda

ecoNews for March 2, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR-funded conservation practices reduce water pollution in 2005, Public asked to attend meetings on improving the Big Sioux River, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for February 23, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Feedlot producers open house rescheduled for March 3, Public asked to attend meetings on improving the Big Sioux River, Landowners: Keep that CRP letter and opportunity

ecoNews for February 16, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Water quality projects, loan revisions on EPC Feb. 20 agenda, DNR hosts student public service announcement contest for scrap tire program, Public input sought on DNR evaluation of animal feeding construction permits, MMPs, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for February 9, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Feedlot producers invited to open house Feb. 16, Water monitoring conference to be held Feb. 16-17, 85 counties adopt master matrix to site animal confinements

ecoNews for February 2, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Iowans asked for input on plan to improve water quality in the Big Sioux River, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for January 26, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Master matrix used to site animal confinements adopted by 82 counties, DNR enforcement actions

ecoNews for January 12, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: Water quality standards, animal feeding on January EPC agenda, Beeds Lake residents asked for input on water quality improvement plan, More e85 purchased in 2005 than in previous eight years combined, New study on the energy economy released

ecoNews for January 5, 2006 (*.pdf file)
Articles: DNR funding helps local projects improve water quality in 2005, DNR accepting applications for water quality project funding, Five counties signed up to evaluate animal confinement sites, EPA approves 2004 standards for cold-water streams, DNR to answer phosphorus, nutrient questions at Pork Congress, Silver Lake residents asked for input on water quality improvement plan, Residents asked for input on plan to improve Beeds Lake

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