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Greenfield wastewater leak near Middle Nodaway River

• 10/23/2023 7:18:00 AM
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GREENFIELD -- On Friday, Oct. 20, a sewer line break caused untreated wastewater to reach an unnamed tributary of the Middle Nodaway River north of 230th Street/North Townline Road on the north edge of Greenfield. Residents should keep children and pets away from the unnamed tributary at 230th Street north to the confluence of the Middle Nodaway River.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Loess Hills at Green Hollow and Blackburn areas

• 9/12/2023 1:30:00 PM
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Tucked in to the southern end of the Loess Hills, within eyeshot of I-29 and nearly adjacent to Forney Lake, is the Green Hollow and Blackburn wildlife areas and state park complex in northwest Fremont County.

Manure clean-up underway in tributary of North Raccoon River

• 9/1/2023 3:44:00 PM
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COOPER (Greene County) - The DNR has identified the source of the manure release in an unnamed tributary of the North Raccoon River to the Crosman Land and Livestock confinement facility, located north of the town of Cooper in Greene County.

Spill in tributary of North Raccoon River

• 8/22/2023 6:52:00 AM
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COOPER - The morning of Monday, August 21st, the Iowa DNR Atlantic Field Office was notified of discolored water in an unnamed tributary of the North Raccoon River, approximately two miles east of the City of Cooper in Greene County. According to the caller, the discolored water was first observed on the evening of Friday, August 18, 2023.

Swan Lake Road closed for road improvement project

• 7/18/2023 11:45:00 AM
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SWISHER - A section of Swan Lake Road on the Hawkeye Wildlife Area west of Greencastle Road, will be closed for several weeks while a bridge is being replaced.

Consider composting your holiday food waste

• 12/29/2022 3:35:00 PM
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DES MOINES — It’s a New Year’s resolution you can use – no purchase necessary. 

The Migratory Dragonfly

• 9/8/2022 1:54:00 PM
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If you’ve been lucky you may have had the surprising pleasure of happening upon a Common Green Darner (Anax junius) swarm in the late summer and early fall.  Maybe you’ve been hiking through the prairie or even just sitting in your yard when suddenly, everywhere you look, there are dragonflies, skimming along the tops of the grasses.

Green Hill Wildlife Area won’t remain a secret for long

• 6/23/2021 6:58:00 AM
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One of Iowa’s newest public wildlife areas is in the backyard of Council Bluffs and outside of a few keen-eyed hunters who noticed the green signs last fall, not many people know about it.

Renovation of Dan Green Slough and Burr Oak Lake to last through summer

• 8/4/2020 9:04:00 PM
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The water level at Dan Green Slough and Burr Oak Lake will be held down through the summer’s growing season to eliminate rough fish that had reentered the systems and to reestablish emergent vegetation that had been lost after years of high water.

Personal Flotation Devices save family of four at Green Valley State Park

• 5/5/2020 11:59:00 AM
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CRESTON, Iowa – On April 28, 2020, at approximately 5:00pm, a bystander called 911 after noticing a capsized raft with a family of four on Green Valley Lake.

Green Island Wildlife Area battles through flooding

• 9/10/2019 2:19:00 PM
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MILES, Iowa - Life along the Mississippi River is rarely boring. Case in point: the 4,000-acre Green Island Wildlife Area, in Jackson County.

DNR investigating fish kill near Jefferson

• 8/22/2019 6:36:00 AM
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JEFFERSON—DNR is onsite investigating a fish kill in Hardin Creek about two miles east of Jefferson in Greene County at 5 p.m. today.

Nodaway Valley teacher recognized for outstanding fishing program

• 8/13/2019 4:04:00 PM
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Norma McCutchan, life science teacher at Nodaway Valley High School in Greenfield, is the 2019 recipient of the Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Iowa! program.

DNR posts 2017 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

• 12/27/2018 1:25:00 PM
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DES MOINES ― According to the DNR’s legislatively mandated “2017 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report” posted today, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Iowa increased, primarily from increases in ammonia production and electricity generated from natural gas.

Hunter, dog rescued after kayak capsized

• 10/25/2018 8:21:00 AM
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JACKSON COUNTY, Iowa – On October 20, around 9:00 a.m., the Sabula Fire and Rescue were dispatched to Browns Lake near Green Island Wildlife Management Area for a hunter in the water holding onto a capsized kayak.

2016 greenhouse gas emissions inventory posted on DNR website

• 12/7/2017 3:42:00 PM
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Windsor Heights ― Posted today, the DNR’s legislatively mandated “2016 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report” shows greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Iowa decreased for the second year in a row, primarily from a decrease in power plant emissions.

DNR investigates Wright County hunt​​ing ​​​​inc​​ident

• 11/30/2017 8:19:00 AM
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WRIGHT COUNTY, Iowa – DNR conservation officers responded to a personal injury hunting incident on November 29 around 1:20 p.m., in southwestern Wright County.

Public Comment Period for the 2016 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

• 11/13/2017 2:05:00 PM
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The DNR seeks comments on its draft of the legislatively mandated 2016 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.

Meeting to discuss Green Valley and Thayer Lake water quality improvement plans

• 10/26/2017 11:32:00 AM
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CRESTON – Iowans interested in the results of DNR studies to improve water quality in Green Valley and Thayer lakes in Union County can attend a meeting Nov. 8. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lakes to the meeting for discussion.

North Raccoon Wildlife Area is building a recreation reputation

• 8/1/2017 11:44:00 AM
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The North Raccoon Wildlife Area just might be the biggest playground in Greene County. But rather than teeter-totters and swings, this playground offers excellent deer hunting, turkey, dove and rabbit hunting, river access and sandbar camping, bird watching, hiking and more.

Clinton goes green for stormwater

• 4/27/2017 4:07:00 PM
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Move over, gray. Clinton is going green.

Updated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Calculation Tools and Guidance Available

• 3/23/2017 8:33:00 AM
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The Air Quality Bureau has updated its “Stationary Fossil Fuel Combustion Calculation Tool” and “GHG Emissions Estimation Guidance” to reflect new global warming potentials (GWP). The revised documents should be used to calculate potential and actual greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources for Air Quality permit applications.

Diesel spill in Greene County contained

• 11/29/2016 3:59:00 PM
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JEFFERSON – The DNR responded to a diesel spill after a semi hauling Pepsi products hit a bridge about five miles southwest of Jefferson Tuesday morning.

Public Comment Period for the 2015 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

• 11/14/2016 9:42:00 AM
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The DNR seeks comments on its draft of the legislatively mandated 2015 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.

DNR Program Helps Iowa Communities Monitor Drinking Water for Microcystin

• 5/26/2016 1:34:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Iowa public drinking water supplies will have an opportunity to participate in a voluntary microcystin monitoring program.

Many Iowa Evergreens Showing Signs of Winter Burn

• 4/5/2016 6:32:00 AM
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Conifers, or evergreen trees, provide color and wind protection to the Iowa landscape during the winter months. However, this year, many of these trees are showing signs of winter desiccation, also known as winter burn.

12 Upcycling Ideas for the Savvy Outdoor Enthusiast

• 3/2/2016 5:00:00 AM
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Camping and relaxing outside should be great ways to spend your day and not your money. Still, accessories and new fandangled gear can get pricey pretty quick, so try these alternative upcycling options to get back to the fun instead of the store!

Iowa State Parks Featured in America's Top Family Fishing and Boating Spots

• 2/23/2016 6:33:00 AM
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The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is searching for the top 100 family fishing and boating spots across the nation, and four Iowa state parks are among those being considered. Iowans participating in the vote can ensure their favorite places to boat and fish are recognized nationally.

Input Requested on the 2014 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

• 12/16/2015 8:15:00 AM
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The DNR seeks comments on its draft of the legislatively mandated 2014 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.

Greening Up Your Yard: What You Can Do

• 8/4/2015 11:07:00 AM
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Climate change, greenhouse gases, carbon footprints, water quality— the problems are huge and the impact we can deliver seems minimal. But, you can do something simple—cut back on yardwork. Most people don’t think about the carbon footprint left by their lawns and lawn care. Green is green, right?

Paddle Up To These Secluded Campsites

• 6/19/2015 11:02:00 AM
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The self-reliant can take advantage of several remote paddle-in primitive campsites, get surrounded by nature and leave other humans behind. The locations make for a Boundary Waters-like experience in Iowa.

6 Great Iowa State Parks for Spring Fishing

• 5/12/2015 11:41:00 AM
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Spring is a great time to head out fishing, so grab a buddy, call up Dad or Mom, or load the kids into the car and get out there. Plan a day trip or spend the entire weekend at one of Iowa’s great state parks. Enjoy the beautiful weather and “hook” some memories that will last a lifetime.

14 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle

• 5/1/2015 8:28:00 AM
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Paper, sure. Plastic, cardboard, of course. But before you toss those old shingles or paint, or dump a box of Styrofoam packing peanuts in the trash, you’ll want to look up where you can recycle them.