10 fall favorite trout fishing streams 11/12/2019 6:51:00 AM View Count 2060 Get out and explore northeast Iowa’s trout streams this fall. From easily accessible streams in state or county parks, to streams in Iowa’s most wild and remote natural spaces – there's a perfect spot for everyone.
Air Quality permits under review 11/7/2019 3:59:00 PM View Count 274 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...
Water improvement contracts top the Environmental Protection Commission agenda 11/7/2019 3:56:00 PM View Count 317 DES MOINES—Three contracts to improve water quality are up for approval at the Nov. 19 meeting of the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission.
REAP assemblies scheduled in 18 communities 11/7/2019 3:51:00 PM View Count 1010 Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) assemblies will begin in two weeks, giving all Iowans an opportunity to share and discuss their visions for Iowa’s outdoor recreation, soil and water enhancement, historical resources and land management and more.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 14 in Des Moines 11/7/2019 3:45:00 PM View Count 325 Des Moines, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., Nov. 14, in the Wallace State Office Building conference room 2 north, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Tomorrow’s trout stocking at Bacon Creek postponed 11/7/2019 3:10:00 PM View Count 296 SIOUX CITY – The trout stocking scheduled for tomorrow, Nov. 8 at Bacon Creek has been postponed due to forecast low temperatures that could cause the lake to freeze and create unsafe ice and fishing conditions.
Bondurant and Ames trout stockings moved to Nov. 7 & Nov. 8 11/6/2019 1:58:00 PM View Count 479 The trout stocking at Lake Petocka, Bondurant, has been moved to Nov. 7 at noon. The trout stocking at Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake, Ames, has been moved to Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Fort Atkinson State Preserve receives national preservation grant 11/5/2019 3:30:00 PM View Count 619 FORT ATKINSON, Iowa – The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded Fort Atkinson State Preserve in Winneshiek County with a $497,500 grant as part of its Save America’s Treasures program. The grant award was announced by the NPS in September.
Grants available for fishing and boating education programs in Hispanic communities 11/5/2019 3:29:00 PM View Count 326 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Fish Iowa! angler education program has partnered with the Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation’s (RBFF) Vamos A Pescar™ program to provide funding to local 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations to support local efforts to educate and engage families in high-density Hispanic communities through programs, classes and fishing activities. Minimum grant request is $5,000 with a 1:1 cash match required.
DNR to offer leases to beginning farmers 11/5/2019 3:28:00 PM View Count 597 DES MOINES – Beginning farmers have the opportunity to manage DNR land through the DNR’s Agriculture Lease Program in 2020, in part to legislation passed in 2013.
Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout 11/5/2019 3:26:00 PM View Count 1320 Enjoy the spectacular colors and cool weather this fall fishing in northeast Iowa’s hundreds of miles of trout streams. From easily accessible streams in state or county parks, to those found in Iowa’s most wild and remote natural spaces, there are plenty of places to catch rainbow, brown and brook trout.
DNR enforcement actions 10/31/2019 2:00:00 PM View Count 595 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.
DNR now accepting Derelict Building applications 10/31/2019 1:58:00 PM View Count 466 DES MOINES – The next round of funding for the 2020 Derelict Building Grant Program is open for applications through Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.
Donated deer hides benefit disabled veterans 10/29/2019 11:09:00 AM View Count 3211 Hunters donated more than 4,300 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was an increase of over 1,000 hides from 2017. The deer hides are used by the Veterans Leather Program to make professionally-crafted leather gloves for veterans in wheelchairs and also turned in to leather used for therapy programs for recovering veterans.
Learn basic tackle and techniques to catch trout at Terra Park 10/29/2019 11:08:00 AM View Count 527 JOHNSTON, Iowa – Last fall the Iowa Department of Natural Resources trout program’s community fisheries expanded its central Iowa stockings to Johnston. Join our community fishing biologist at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, to learn some trout fishing basics, then venture to Terra Lake to try your skills.
Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers 10/29/2019 11:07:00 AM View Count 798 Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing Iowa’s rivers and streams this fall. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.
What makes an animal albino? 10/29/2019 8:45:00 AM View Count 1272 If you’ve ever spotted an abnormally white critter, or taken notice of its pink eyes, you may have seen an albino animal! From snails and fish to robins and deer, albinism has been observed in a wide range of Iowa animals.
Carroll County father and son charged with several deer violations 10/23/2019 7:58:00 AM View Count 1441 CARROLL COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers have charged two Glidden men with numerous deer hunting violations, including poaching, from an investigation stemming back to November 2018.
Ramsey Subaru donates bike racks to five Iowa state parks 10/22/2019 2:54:00 PM View Count 316 DES MOINES – Ramsey Subaru of Des Moines has donated $2,500 to purchase bike racks at five Iowa state parks. The dealership will present the check at a small ceremony at Big Creek State Park on Friday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.
DNR to host open house on site of former Camp Aldersgate 10/22/2019 2:52:00 PM View Count 410 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau will be hosting an open house to collect comments on future planning for the building site at the former Camp Aldersgate.
The wait for November is nearly over - for Iowa deer hunters, this is prime time 10/22/2019 2:49:00 PM View Count 2320 Iowa’s deer hunting intensity will ratchet up in the next few weeks as the peak of the rut approaches and archery hunters cash in vacation days to spend as much time as possible in the timber.
Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2 10/22/2019 2:43:00 PM View Count 1853 Furharvesters take note: the outlook is pretty decent for most of the commonly targeted species ahead of Iowa’s furbearer hunting and trapping season.
Pheasant hunters hoping for a repeat of 2018 season 10/22/2019 2:40:00 PM View Count 3659 Last year, Iowa pheasant hunters bagged more roosters than they had in the last decade. With that fresh in their memory, how will the 2019 pheasant season measure up?
Duck hunters are optimistic with the main season underway 10/22/2019 2:37:00 PM View Count 869 The September rain was a game changer for Iowa duck hunters, improving habitat conditions across most of the state by creating a number of shallow water areas where food is available.
Hunters, birders are taking notice of the new Willie J Suchy Wildlife Area 10/22/2019 2:33:00 PM View Count 734 Heading north off U.S. Hwy 63 east of New Sharon, it’s less than a mile before the gravel road dead ends in the west parking lot at the 225-acre Willie J Suchy Wildlife Area.
Body of missing kayaker, hunter recovered 10/20/2019 3:20:00 PM View Count 697 HARRISON COUNTY, Iowa – On Saturday, October 19, at approximately 9:13am, divers with the Midwest Regional Dive Team recovered the body of a Nebraska kayaker and hunter that was missing since Friday evening.
DNR Conservation Officer helps rescue duck hunters 10/20/2019 3:17:00 PM View Count 568 MONONA COUNTY, Iowa -- On Sunday October 20, at approximately 10:57 AM, Monona County dispatch received a call that Decatur Fire and Rescue was en-route to Tieville Bend Wildlife Management Area for a call of two hunters whose boat was sinking.
Why wait to make the most of your manure nutrients 10/17/2019 2:31:00 PM View Count 225 When applying anhydrous ammonia or ammonia-laden manure, waiting until soil temperatures drop below 50 degrees maximizes nitrogen availability and minimizes its loss.
AFO Survey Results 10/17/2019 2:30:00 PM View Count 227 The results are in from the recent readership survey and overall, you gave the Animal Feeding Operations (AFO) eNews some pretty high ratings.
Construction Design Statement form revised 10/17/2019 2:28:00 PM View Count 221 Please note: the Construction Design Statement (DNR form 542-8068) was revised in September.
Public Input sought as Common Ownership definition goes up for revision 10/17/2019 2:25:00 PM View Count 393 The DNR is seeking public comments on a rule proposal amending the definition of “common ownership” in the Animal Feeding Operations section (Chapter 65) of the Iowa Administrative Code.
Time’s getting short – check your manure applicator certification 10/17/2019 2:23:00 PM View Count 208 Harvest moons mean harvest is just around the corner, and we know manure application will follow as soon as the crops are out.
Wet weather challenges for manure application 10/17/2019 2:20:00 PM View Count 154 A wet fall and spring, followed by locally heavy rains may mean storage structures are nearly full. What’s a producer to do?
Air Quality permits under review 10/17/2019 1:03:00 PM View Count 222 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...
DNR enforcement actions 10/17/2019 1:00:00 PM View Count 388 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
Tell your neighbors: Online Air Permit Applications can save time and money 10/17/2019 12:57:00 PM View Count 198 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources continues to work towards rolling out an online system to submit air quality permit applications.
Top three ways to handle fall leaves 10/17/2019 12:56:00 PM View Count 1056 DES MOINES -- Fall leaves are beautiful – until they pile up in your yard. But don’t send those precious nutrients up in smoke. Instead, put them to good use. Your leaves, branches and other landscape materials can nourish your lawn, garden or community. It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3:
Iowa DNR to host open house about former Camp Tahigwa 10/15/2019 10:47:00 AM View Count 484 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau will be hosting an open house to collect comments on future planning for the building site at the former Camp Tahigwa.
Waterfowl hunters reminded of rules for hunting in flooded crop fields 10/15/2019 10:45:00 AM View Count 631 Iowa’s unusually wet spring and fall has created a unique situation in certain parts of the state where floodwaters are reaching crop fields and causing issues regarding what waterfowl hunters can and can’t do in these areas.
Fall community trout stockings start October 19 10/15/2019 10:43:00 AM View Count 5546 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at 19 locations across Iowa as part of its cool weather trout program that brings trout to areas that cannot support them during the summer.
DNR to eliminate Gizzard Shad at Lake Sugema 10/15/2019 10:41:00 AM View Count 694 KEOSAUQUA, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will treat Lake Sugema on Oct. 29 (pending workable weather conditions) with a very low concentration of rotenone to eliminate gizzard shad. If the treatment is postponed, it will be rescheduled for sometime with better weather conditions this fall.
Fall offers fantastic fishing – get out and enjoy it 10/15/2019 10:39:00 AM View Count 330 Fall is a great time to catch fish with family and friends. The air is cool, the views are picturesque, lakes are less crowded and the fish are easy to catch. Make lasting memories together and put your worries behind you.
Turin Wildlife Area is another Loess Hills treasure 10/15/2019 10:32:00 AM View Count 502 Turin, Iowa - Just north of the small town of Turin in central Monona County is a place where the threatened plains pocket mouse lives with legendary Iowa stags, rare plants and animals can be found, and volunteers come to help restore the landscape to more closely resemble what was here when western Iowa was settled.
Iowa DNR concludes investigation into Court Ave incident 10/10/2019 12:52:00 PM View Count 284 The Iowa DNR has concluded an internal investigation into the incident on September 20th involving two DNR Conservation Officers, determining no violation of current DNR policies. Due to concerns raised during the investigation, the Iowa DNR plans to review our policies to ensure they fully reflect the expectations of conservation officers.
Water Summary Update: Rainy September removes all drought designations from the state 10/10/2019 10:58:00 AM View Count 306 DES MOINES — Last month was the 15th wettest September on record for Iowa, removing all drought designations from the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.