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DNR enforcement actions, published 02/13/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 02/13/2025

  • 2/13/2025 11:30:00 AM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

  • 2/13/2025 11:29:00 AM
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The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting February 19. The meeting is open to the public.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet in Des Moines Feb. 12

Natural Resource Commission to Meet in Des Moines Feb. 12

  • 2/6/2025 1:38:00 PM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on Feb. 12, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Avenue, in Des Moines. The meeting is open to the public.
Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes

  • 2/4/2025 12:00:00 PM
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SPIRIT LAKE – The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. It will close after that date and reopens on May 3. These are the only Iowa lakes that have a closed season for walleye. For more information on fishing regulations, go to www.iowadnr.gov/fishing.
Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn

Iowa conifers struggling with winter burn

  • 2/4/2025 11:54:00 AM
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Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) foresters are anticipating reports of moderate to severe winter burn damage to arborvitae and white pine trees across Iowa.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20

Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20

  • 2/4/2025 11:42:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from state-owned lands and waters, including parking lots and boat ramps by Feb. 20.
DNR enforcement actions, published 1/30/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/30/2025

  • 1/30/2025 2:32:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Become a campground host for the 2025 recreation season

Become a campground host for the 2025 recreation season

  • 1/28/2025 1:12:00 PM
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Several Iowa state parks are still seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season. If you enjoy camping and meeting new people, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
Donations and donors to the Chickadee Tax Check-off decline

Donations and donors to the Chickadee Tax Check-off decline

  • 1/28/2025 1:09:00 PM
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Last year, a little more than 5,300 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form. Unfortunately, in the last 20 years, the number of donors has declined by 50 percent and represents about 0.3 percent of total taxpayers in Iowa.
Use caution on the ice

Use caution on the ice

  • 1/28/2025 1:08:00 PM
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Ice conditions at many Iowa lakes have been changing quickly over the past few days. Those changes are only likely to accelerate with the warm weather forecast for the next week.
DNR enforcement actions, published 1/16/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/16/2025

  • 1/16/2025 12:55:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
DNR enforcement actions, published 01/09/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 01/09/2024

  • 1/9/2025 2:23:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
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