Add spring color to your yard with quality native Iowa seedlings 2/20/2024 12:18:00 PM View Count 2197 AMES - The Iowa DNR State Forest Nursery offers spring delivery in April and May for hardwood, conifer and shrub seedlings. Seedlings can be ordered through May 24.
DNR investigating water release from livestock trailer wash 3/29/2023 10:43:00 AM View Count 2428 Staff with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Field Office 4 were notified Tuesday afternoon of wash water release from an Iowa Select livestock trailer wash facility in Union County.
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.
DNR investigating release of red paint to Clive creek 10/26/2021 4:12:00 PM View Count 1097 WEST DES MOINES - DNR staff are investigating the source of red paint colorant that reached a tributary of Walnut Creek in West Des Moines and Clive.
Start your Halloween celebrations with an evening of spook-tacular critters 10/12/2021 1:47:00 PM View Count 1212 Join the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an evening of spooky family fun. Experience all sorts of Halloween critters including spiders, bats, owls and snakes with experts to explain more about them and their relationship with the environment.
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issues guidance on proper disposal of unsolicited seed deliveries 7/28/2020 12:41:00 PM View Count 1991 DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig confirmed today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is aware that individuals in Iowa have received unsolicited seed shipments from China and other countries.
DNR to host open house on future planning at Dolliver Memorial State Park 11/13/2019 11:37:00 AM View Count 1968 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau will be hosting an open house to collect comments on future planning for the group camp at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
Celebrating Success with the eMMP 5/30/2019 6:34:00 AM View Count 1894 It’s been roughly a year since the online manure management plan or eMMP rolled out. Producers and consultants have embraced the new technology submitting nearly 60 percent of annual plans electronically.
Heavy rains, flooding causing park closures across Iowa 5/26/2019 6:15:00 PM View Count 3495 DES MOINES, Iowa – Rising river levels caused by heavy rainfall lately is forcing some state parks to be closed this Memorial Day weekend.
6 hidden surprises at Dolliver Memorial State Park 5/8/2019 9:53:00 AM View Count 13767 Located along the Des Moines River just south of Fort Dodge, Dolliver Memorial State Park is packed with hidden gems and unique natural history. With the help of park manager Kevin Henning, here’s six surprising facts about Dolliver worth knowing before visiting.
Summer season highlights topic of Brushy Creek, Dolliver public meeting 4/23/2019 3:14:00 PM View Count 2325 Lehigh, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public meeting to discuss upcoming activities at Dolliver State Park and Brushy Creek State Recreation Area for the 2019 season. The meeting will be held in Center Lodge at Dolliver State Park, beginning 6 p.m., on April 29.
DNR checking for source of sheen on Walnut Creek 5/15/2018 8:16:00 AM View Count 2411 CLIVE - Sunday, the city of Clive’s fire department investigated a sheen on Walnut Creek, tracing it upstream to a storm drain just west of the Pilot Travel Center near Douglas Avenue and Interstate 35/80 in Urbandale.
Storms cause park flooding, closures 5/4/2018 3:18:00 PM View Count 3170 Heavy rains overnight have forced the closure of George Wyth State Park and portions of Dolliver State Park.
Honey Creek Resort to debut ‘Honey Creek Live’ concert series in 2018 4/24/2018 12:18:00 PM View Count 4534 MORAVIA, Iowa – Honey Creek Resort, located on Iowa’s Rathbun Lake, recently announced “Honey Creek Live,” a new, six-week outdoor concert series that will take place at the resort every Thursday from June 28 to Aug. 2.
Thinking about Building? Make sure you have water 3/26/2018 10:05:00 AM View Count 3010 During 2002 producers worried about having enough water because of drought. But having enough water for livestock and poultry is an everyday concern, especially if you are thinking about building or expanding an animal feeding operation. If construction is on your mind, the time to think about water supplies is now. Save headaches and money by verifying an adequate water source before you build.
Report continuous air releases from livestock and poultry operations to EPA by Nov. 15 10/31/2017 3:07:00 PM View Count 3282 Last Thursday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released interim guidance for livestock and poultry producers who must report ongoing air releases of hazardous substances, typically ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, to EPA by Nov 15.
Oct. 6-8 Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop now accepting registrations 7/25/2017 1:17:00 PM View Count 4856 Registration is now open for the Oct. 6-8 Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop at Dolliver Memorial State Park, near Otho.
Livestock Master Matrix adopted in 88 counties 2/2/2017 11:40:00 AM View Count 4388 DES MOINES – Once again, 88 of 99 Iowa counties notified DNR in January that they plan to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed locations for animal confinements by using the master matrix.
Come along ice fishing with DNR via Facebook Live 1/17/2017 1:00:00 PM View Count 3985 VAN METER - Iowa DNR staff will be offering ice fishing tips and techniques, along with ice safety information, live from the ice of Badger Creek Lake on Wednesday afternoon.
Join the DNR Thursday live on Facebook 12/27/2016 1:17:00 PM View Count 3435 WEST DES MOINES - Join the Iowa DNR on Facebook Thursday for a live video preview of the upcoming First Day Hikes in Iowa State Parks.
Dolliver hunter injured during pheasant opener 11/1/2016 3:44:00 PM View Count 4182 A 17-year-old Dolliver female was injured during the Iowa pheasant opener when her gun discharged, striking her in the foot.
4 Invasive Species You Can Eat in Iowa 8/26/2016 4:14:00 PM View Count 45702 According to the National Invasive Species Information Center, invasive species are plants or wildlife that thrive and spread aggressively outside their native habitat and cause economic or environmental harm. Many are quite tasty, and eating them helps reduce further proliferation in the environment. As always, learn to identify wild edibles from an experienced forager first.
Iowa Raptors Take Center Stage 6/7/2016 1:33:00 PM View Count 4243 Iowa’s 24 active osprey nests will be a bustling with activity this week and next as young ospreys are beginning to hatch. The osprey nest at the Wells Fargo campus in West Des Moines has two young hatching today and can be viewed live online.
Iowa's Osprey Population Continues to Expand 5/10/2016 12:02:00 PM View Count 14944 Des Moines and Cedar Rapids can lay claim to nesting sites for Iowa’s big three raptors–peregrine falcons, bald eagles, and recently, ospreys. The re-appearance of the fish-eating osprey has continued to slowly expand its presence in Iowa from the initial release of a five 42-day-old chicks at Lake Macbride in 1997 by the Macbride Raptor Project and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Osprey Nesting Underway 4/12/2016 7:39:00 AM View Count 4515 Iowa’s osprey population is inching higher with 22 known nesting attempts in 2015, including three new sites: near Colfax, Independence and the Wells Fargo West Des Moines Campus in West Des Moines.
Livestock Master Matrix Adopted in 88 Counties 2/4/2016 5:17:00 AM View Count 5337 DES MOINES – Once again, 88 of 99 Iowa counties notified DNR in January that they plan to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed locations for animal confinements by using the master matrix.
Know Your Bait: Legal Fishing Bait in Iowa 11/17/2015 8:06:00 AM View Count 46202 While many anglers buy tackle and bait from commercial dealers, others prefer to catch their own. While live bait can be extremely effective, it can also get anglers into hot water if they don’t know the bait regulations or cannot correctly identify bait species they collect from public waters.
7 More of Iowa's Best Hikes 7/16/2015 11:22:00 AM View Count 39361 Whether you’re looking to get away from civilization for a weekend or just take in some beautiful scenery for an hour or two with the family, Iowa – yes, Iowa – offers some incredible hikes in our state parks and forests.
8 Surprising Memorial Day Camping Getaways 5/1/2015 10:22:00 AM View Count 19309 Not all hope is lost when it comes to finding a place to camp this Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25. For those who like a little more quiet, don’t mind more primitive camping or are willing to take a chance on a first-come, first-served or “walk-in” campsite, here are some nice possibilities. Try kicking off the summer season with one of these lesser-known state parks: