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Air Quality permits under review for June 24

• 6/24/2021 11:39:00 AM
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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.

Final Public Notice - FEMA Public Assistance, Trout Run Creek

• 6/18/2021 9:54:00 AM
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FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE The Fisheries Bureau of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program funding through Iowa’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (IHSEMD) as a subrecipient.

Presentation, contracts head up Environmental Protection agenda

• 6/10/2021 12:10:00 PM
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DES MOINES—A presentation on the State Revolving Fund will top the agenda at the June 15 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.

Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference on June 9

• 6/4/2021 12:42:00 PM
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SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold its monthly meeting via teleconference at 12 p.m., on June 9.

DNR to hold open house to discuss Trumbull Lake improvement project

• 5/25/2021 8:46:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an open house on May 27, to discuss the upcoming water level management project at Trumbull Lake. The open house is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., and will be held at the Lost Island Nature Center, near Ruthven.

Air Quality permits under review

• 5/20/2021 11:07:00 AM
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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.

Lake Macbride State Park to host meeting recapping the derecho salvage timber sale

• 5/18/2021 1:54:00 PM
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SOLON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting on May 26, at 7 p.m., to discuss the sale of 58 hardwood logs salvaged from trees at Lake Macbride State Park damaged from the August 2020 derecho.

Iowa’s 2021 Air Monitoring Network Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

• 5/18/2021 8:25:00 AM
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The air monitoring network plan will assist the Iowa DNR in its efforts to monitor the quality of Iowa’s air and to keep the public aware of air quality problems.

Contracts, presentations head up Environmental Protection agenda

• 5/13/2021 1:06:00 PM
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DES MOINES - Four contracts and four presentations top the agenda at the Environmental Protection Commission’s May 18 meeting.

Public invited to virtual trumpeter swan programs on May 15

• 5/11/2021 1:20:00 PM
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As part of Wings and Wetlands Weekend, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is partnering with O'Brien County Conservation Board to give two virtual swan programs on May 15.

Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference on May 13

• 5/7/2021 2:48:00 PM
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DES MOINES, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold its monthly meeting via teleconference at 9:30 a.m., on May 13.

Plan to participate in the Air Quality Client Contact meeting on May 20

• 5/7/2021 9:17:00 AM
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Stay up-to-date on current events and upcoming changes in DNR’s air quality program.

State Preserve Advisory Board plans tours of Lamson Woods and White Pine Hollow state preserves

• 5/4/2021 2:41:00 PM
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The purpose of these two tours will be to view the preserves in the field as preparation for reviewing newly proposed management plans, which will be discussed at a Preserves Board business meeting to be conducted at a future date.

Air Quality permits under review

• 4/29/2021 12:04:00 PM
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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.

Air Quality Client Contact Meeting: Opportunity to Submit Agenda Items

• 4/20/2021 1:36:00 PM
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The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is accepting agenda topics for the upcoming Air Quality Client Contact Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and details will be provided when the final agenda is announced, approximately two weeks prior to the meeting.

Watershed project and other contracts head up Environmental Protection agenda

• 4/15/2021 1:18:00 PM
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DES MOINES—Contracts and a rule change are up for approval at the April 20 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.

Air Quality permits under review

• 4/15/2021 1:17:00 PM
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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.

Air Quality permits under review

• 4/8/2021 11:52:00 AM
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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.

Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference on April 8

• 4/2/2021 4:56:00 PM
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DES MOINES, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold its monthly meeting via teleconference at 9:30 a.m., on April 8.

Upcoming teleconference Client Contact and EPC business meetings

• 4/2/2021 8:34:00 AM
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Join the upcoming Client Contact and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) meetings.

Air Quality permits under review

• 3/18/2021 12:10:00 PM
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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. We encourage public comments on draft permits, providing help on how to make effective comments. Submit written comments to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period. DNR considers public comments befor...

Big Hollow Lake Water Quality Improvement Plan available online

• 3/18/2021 12:04:00 PM
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MEDIAPOLIS – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Big Hollow Lake in Des Moines County can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.

DNR accepting input on Chapter 61 water quality rulemaking

• 3/11/2021 3:02:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- The Environmental Protection Commission is proposing to amend Chapter 61 to streamline the process by which the Iowa Department of Natural Resources certifies that each United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) nationwide or regional Federal Water Pollution Control Act Section 404 permit (Corps’ nationwide or regional permit) meets Iowa’s water quality standards.

Air Quality permits under review

• 3/11/2021 2:59:00 PM
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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.

Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference on March 11

• 3/6/2021 1:21:00 PM
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DES MOINES, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold its monthly meeting via teleconference and online video at 8:30 a.m., on March 11.

Contracts up for Environmental Protection Commission’s approval

• 3/4/2021 3:10:00 PM
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DES MOINES—Contracts and awards are up for the Environmental Protection Commission’s approval at the March 16 business meeting.

Input sought on sustainable materials management

• 3/4/2021 3:08:00 PM
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DES MOINES--DNR is gathering input and comment on a vision to conserve natural resources and protect the environment throughout a product’s life. Known as sustainable materials management (SMM), this approach emphasizes waste prevention throughout the lifecycle of manufacturing and distributing products.

Air Quality permits under review

• 3/4/2021 3:06:00 PM
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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.

Iowa DNR provides seasons review and proposed rule changes video online, accepting public comments

• 3/2/2021 2:46:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has posted online the presentation portion of its Feb. 23 public meeting where staff reviewed the recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, and proposed changes to the hunting regulations.

Air Quality permits under review

• 2/25/2021 11:21:00 AM
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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. We encourage public comments on draft permits, providing help on how to make effective comments. Submit written comments to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period. DNR considers public comments befor...

Learn more on updated drought conditions

• 2/25/2021 11:15:00 AM
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DES MOINES—From nearly 20 below to record snow falls to 50-degree-February days, one thing is certain about Iowa’s weather: it’s unpredictable.

DNR to hold online public meeting for Supreme Beef LLC nutrient management plan

• 2/25/2021 11:11:00 AM
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DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual public meeting on March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. to gather public comment on the Supreme Beef, LLC Nutrient Management Plan (NMP).

DNR to hold online public meeting for Supreme Beef LLC nutrient management plan

• 2/18/2021 3:37:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual public meeting on March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. to gather public comment on the Supreme Beef, LLC Nutrient Management Plan (NMP). 

Air Quality permits under review

• 2/18/2021 3:35:00 PM
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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.

Air Quality permits under review

• 2/11/2021 11:18:00 AM
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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.

Derecho damaged trees focus of proposed salvage timber sale at Walnut Woods State Park

• 2/10/2021 6:47:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a virtual public meeting to outline a proposed salvage timber sale in Walnut Woods State Park on Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. The salvage timber sale involves trees damaged from the derecho winds in August 2020. Derecho winds damaged multiple trees within the park, which now pose a risk to park users. Each tree was evaluated according to the Iowa DNR tree risk assessment procedure.

DNR to hold meeting to review hunting and trapping seasons and possible rule changes online

• 2/10/2021 6:43:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual meeting at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 23, to review the recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested and time allows.

EPC to address water quality rule and project on Feb. 16

• 2/4/2021 11:45:00 AM
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DES MOINES—A water quality rule proposal and a contract are at the top of the Environmental Protection Commission’s agenda for their Feb. 16 video conference meeting.

Proposed Boone River water trail extension topic of Feb. 10 virtual public meeting

• 2/2/2021 1:22:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Boone River Watershed Management Authority are hosting a virtual public meeting on Feb. 10, at 6 p.m., to discuss a proposal to extend the Boone River Water Trail from its current position in Webster City north to the Wright-Hancock County line.

Air Quality permits under review

• 1/28/2021 11:29:00 AM
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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.

Public comment sought on Section 401 water quality certification of regional permits 33, 42 and 43

• 1/21/2021 11:37:00 AM
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DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking for public comment on the certification of new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Regional Permits 33, 42 and 43.

Natural Resource Commission to meet via teleconference on Jan. 20

• 1/15/2021 1:06:00 PM
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DES MOINES, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold its monthly meeting via teleconference at 12:30 p.m., on Jan. 20.

Water quality contracts on Environmental Protection Commission agenda

• 1/14/2021 1:41:00 PM
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DES MOINES— Two water quality contracts are up for approval at the Jan. 20 Environmental Protection Commission’s teleconference meeting.

Online information available for Hickory Grove Lake Water Quality Improvement Plan

• 1/14/2021 1:35:00 PM
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NEVADA – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Hickory Grove Lake in Story County can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel.

Air Quality permits under review

• 1/7/2021 11:30:00 AM
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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.

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