DNR enforcement actions, published 4/21/2022 4/21/2022 1:59:00 PM View Count 1590 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.
Join DNR watershed project groups for Earth Day 4/21/2022 1:58:00 PM View Count 894 DES MOINES - Earth Day provides many ways to enjoy our natural resources or simply to help.
Earth Day --- Saving the earth one small step at a time 4/19/2022 12:15:00 PM View Count 1251 DES MOINES—Figuring out what you can do to help the planet can seem overwhelming.
DNR enforcement actions 4/14/2022 2:44:00 PM View Count 1286 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. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR’s website at www.iowadnr.gov/EnforcementActions.
DNR to host online public meeting regarding Supreme Beef water allocation permit 4/14/2022 2:42:00 PM View Count 1359 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will host an online virtual public meeting via Zoom April 25 to gather public comment on the Supreme Beef, LLC application to renew its water use and allocation permit.
Pollution prevention up for April Environmental Protection Commission 4/14/2022 2:40:00 PM View Count 1087 DES MOINES—Pollution prevention and contracts will be up for the April 19 Environmental Protection Commission meeting.
Earth Day—Saving the earth one small step at a time 4/14/2022 2:38:00 PM View Count 1180 DES MOINES—Figuring out what you can do to help the planet can seem overwhelming.
Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings 4/12/2022 9:10:00 AM View Count 716 Join the upcoming Client Contact and Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) meetings.
Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve with March rainfall 4/7/2022 11:57:00 AM View Count 1170 DES MOINES — Precipitation for March averaged 2.67 inches, almost a half inch above normal. This above-normal rainfall helped to improve drought conditions across many areas of the state, especially in the southern and eastern parts of Iowa, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
DNR seeking public comment on certification and antidegradation review 4/7/2022 11:56:00 AM View Count 1021 DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is soliciting comments for the Section 401 Water Quality Certification of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional Permits 34, 39 and 11-02.
DNR enforcement actions for April 7 4/7/2022 11:54:00 AM View Count 1109 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 Enforcement Actions, published 3/31/2022 3/31/2022 2:25:00 PM View Count 1120 DES MOINES – 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 3/17/2022 3/17/2022 3:52:00 PM View Count 1286 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.
Iowa DNR hiring seasonal water quality monitoring staff for summer 3/10/2022 2:12:00 PM View Count 1278 DES MOINES - The Iowa DNR’s Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Section is currently hiring seasonal natural resource aides for the summer.
Environmental Protection Commission meets March 15 in Ankeny 3/10/2022 2:07:00 PM View Count 815 ANKENY—The Environmental Protection Commission will meet at the State Hygienic Laboratory in Ankeny on March 15.
Water Summary Update: Extremely dry February leads to drought expansion 3/10/2022 2:05:00 PM View Count 1037 DES MOINES — Last month was the sixth driest February on record for Iowa, and the lack of precipitation resulted in the expansion of drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Land donors honored during reception in Des Moines 3/8/2022 1:28:00 PM View Count 1099 DES MOINES, Iowa – More than 3,890 acres of Iowa land in 22 counties with an estimated value of more than $11.6 million was permanently protected through donations for conservation.
Release of red detergent to creek in Grimes has stopped 3/7/2022 5:00:00 PM View Count 1316 GRIMES—The red color in North Walnut Creek in Grimes is due to the accidental release of a car wash detergent.
DNR enforcement actions for March 3 3/3/2022 10:18:00 AM View Count 1239 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 enforcement actions for Feb. 24 2/24/2022 11:28:00 AM View Count 1781 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.
Livestock Master Matrix adopted in 86 counties 2/22/2022 9:27:00 AM View Count 1979 DES MOINES –Most of Iowa’s 99 counties notified DNR in January that they plan to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed animal confinement locations by using the master matrix.
DNR releases latest draft of 303d impaired waters list 2/21/2022 4:11:00 PM View Count 2445 DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the newly released draft impaired waters list. Data released by the Iowa DNR today shows 48 impairments are recommended to be removed from the 2020 303d impairment list, once the removals are approved by the EPA.
Livestock Master Matrix adopted in 86 counties 2/10/2022 4:38:00 PM View Count 1772 DES MOINES –Most of Iowa’s 99 counties notified DNR in January that they plan to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed animal confinement locations by using the master matrix.
Water Summary Update: 2022 starts with a dry and cold January 2/10/2022 4:37:00 PM View Count 1536 DES MOINES — The new year has started colder and drier than normal, as Iowa ended January with an average of 0.68 inches of moisture, and an average temperature of 14.7 degrees, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
DNR enforcement actions for Feb. 10 2/10/2022 4:36:00 PM View Count 1233 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 enforcement actions, published 2/3/2022 2/3/2022 2:04:00 PM View Count 1573 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Find Wilson Park Lake Water Quality Improvement Plan online 2/3/2022 2:02:00 PM View Count 1102 LENNOX – Iowans interested in results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Wilson Park Lake in Taylor County can view a presentation on DNR’s YouTube channel.
Environmental Protection Commission to meet on 15th 2/3/2022 1:58:00 PM View Count 898 DES MOINES - Commissioners have a short agenda at the Feb. 15 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.
DNR Enforcement Actions, published 1/13/2022 1/13/2022 2:31:00 PM View Count 1434 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Dry year ends on a wet note - 2021 Water Summary Update 1/13/2022 2:29:00 PM View Count 904 DES MOINES — Last year was the second dry year in a row for Iowa. Over the previous 24 months parts of central and west central Iowa received a foot less than normal moisture.
Counties - Sign up to evaluate animal confinement sites 1/13/2022 2:26:00 PM View Count 1767 DES MOINES - Counties interested in evaluating construction permits for proposed animal feeding facilities must adopt and submit a construction evaluation resolution by the end of January.
Water and wastewater rules on Environmental Protection Commission agenda 1/6/2022 11:43:00 AM View Count 1113 DES MOINES—Commissioners will be asked to approve four final rules at the Jan. 19 meeting of the Environmental Protection Commission.
DNR enforcement actions for Jan. 6 1/6/2022 11:41:00 AM View Count 1239 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 enforcement actions for Dec. 29 12/29/2021 2:49:00 PM View Count 1510 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.
Solid waste and water projects lead off Environmental Protection Commission meeting 12/16/2021 4:28:00 PM View Count 1544 DES MOINES—A presentation on improving solid waste management will kick off the Environmental Protection Commission’s Dec. 21 meeting.
Water Summary Update: Despite dry November, drought conditions improve and stabilize 12/9/2021 1:17:00 PM View Count 1384 DES MOINES — After a very wet October, November was drier than normal, but conditions improved over the month. As the state enters winter, conditions have stabilized, according to the most recent Water Summary Update.
DNR enforcement actions for Dec. 9 12/9/2021 1:15:00 PM View Count 1391 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. The
Lake Restoration Program draft 2021 Report and 2022 Plan available for public comment 12/8/2021 8:46:00 AM View Count 2488 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Lake Restoration Program is accepting comments on the newly released draft 2021 Lake Restoration Report and 2022 Plan.
PFAS monitoring results expected this week 11/23/2021 10:40:00 AM View Count 1414 DES MOINES - The first of many test results for per- and polyflyouroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals are expected to start coming in soon. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) include a large group of man-made chemicals that have been used for decades.
DNR offices closed for Thanksgiving next week 11/18/2021 3:44:00 PM View Count 1229 DES MOINES -- DNR offices will be closed for regular business from Nov. 24 to 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
DNR enforcement actions for Nov. 18 11/18/2021 3:43:00 PM View Count 1824 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 enforcement actions for Nov. 10 11/10/2021 12:14:00 PM View Count 2086 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.
Significant October rainfall improves Iowa drought conditions 11/4/2021 12:07:00 PM View Count 1527 DES MOINES —This October ranks as one of the top 10 wettest Octobers on record, with rainfall significantly improving drought conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
DNR enforcement actions for October 28 10/28/2021 10:43:00 AM View Count 1757 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.
Don’t be a dumping ground for waste tires 10/21/2021 11:17:00 AM View Count 4951 While most of Iowa’s 3 million old tires are disposed of properly each year, some illegally disposed tires recently left unsuspecting landowners with a financial headache and environmental concerns.